I remember when I first got into the space, I was like a gambler—eyes glued to the 1-minute chart, afraid of missing out when it went up, afraid of getting buried when it dropped. My mindset was completely hijacked by those bouncing red and green bars.

The turning point came suddenly. Once, while chatting with an old hand in the industry, he dropped a line: "Trading only on a single time frame is no different from going all-in with your eyes closed." My mind buzzed for a moment, and I suddenly understood why the market kept playing tricks on me.

Later, I started exploring multi-timeframe strategies, and looking back now, that was the real watershed moment.

**Start with the 4-hour chart to set the main tone**

For assets like BOB and ALCH, I always start by scanning the 4-hour chart. If the trend is up, I watch for pullbacks to buy the dip; if it's dropping, I wait for rebounds to short. Sideways chop is the most annoying, but it really tests your patience—no breakout, no trade.

**Then look at the 1-hour chart to define the battlefield**

Once the general direction is set, I use the 1-hour chart to outline the specific entry and exit price zones. Previous lows, moving averages, trend lines—these are my references for drawing zones. Prior highs and obvious resistance levels are my signals to start scaling out.

**Finally, the 15-minute chart to pull the trigger**

For fast-moving coins like TURBO, the 15-minute chart works best. Spotting reversal patterns, MACD divergences, or moving average golden crosses are usually my signals to open a position. When volume suddenly spikes, that’s often the “right moment.”

**Core principle: resonance across three timeframes**

4-hour sets the direction, 1-hour marks the zones, 15-minute hits the gas. When all three signals turn green at the same time, your win rate gets so high you start doubting reality. If the direction, level, and timing are all right, the trade is basically locked in.

Since adopting this framework, I no longer break out in a cold sweat over a 1-minute wick, nor do I chase false breakouts and get stuck at the top. The market is still the same, but with a new perspective, my mindset is steady.