2025-12-31 11:23:22

When I first started trading, I was no different from most beginners—my eyes glued to the 1-minute candlestick chart, and every market move made my heart race. I was afraid of missing out when prices rose, and worried about liquidation when they fell. I was driven by short-term fluctuations, and every action was fueled by anxiety. That period, my trading experience was particularly terrible; I couldn't make money and I made myself exhausted.

Later, a seasoned trader gave me a piece of advice: "Judging the market based on just one cycle is like blind men touching an elephant—you'll never see the true shape." This statement struck a chord with me, and I realized my problem. From that moment on, I started to try multi-cycle analysis, and this shift completely changed my trading mindset.

My practical approach is actually quite clear: the 4-hour candlestick chart is used to determine the overall direction. It filters out short-term noise and helps you see the true trend. In an uptrend, I wait for a pullback to buy low; in a downtrend, I consider shorting during rebounds; when sideways consolidation occurs, I patiently wait for a genuine breakout signal.

The 1-hour chart is responsible for locking in key levels. It helps me define entry and exit zones more precisely, avoiding overly broad operations.

The 15-minute chart is where I actually execute trades. I use this cycle to capture precise entry points, focusing on reversal patterns and volume changes.

The core logic is simple: 4-hour for direction, 1-hour for range, 15-minute for signals. As long as the trends across these three cycles are aligned, the win rate is maximized. If conflicting signals appear, I decisively take a break and avoid forcing trades. I also set stop-losses for every trade and review my trades daily.

This method has been used for many years, and the most obvious change is—I've completely shed the chaotic, disorderly state where I was at the mercy of the market. Now, my trading has rhythm and structure, and my mindset is much more stable. Looking back, it was this multi-cycle analysis that gave me real security and finally helped me understand the logic behind the market.

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POAPlectionist

· 3h ago

Honestly, seeing that "Blind Men and an Elephant" analogy really hit home. Too many people are just dead set on the one-minute chart and deserve to be beaten. The multi-cycle approach is indeed a bit more rational compared to relying solely on intuition. Setting the direction on the 4-hour chart sounds quite solid, but it requires a lot of patience, which is the hardest part for retail investors. 15-minute precise entry? Easier said than done, as it's still easy to get caught in false signals. The key is that one sentence—if the signals conflict, take a break. Not many people actually do this. If this method can truly be persisted with for review, it should help reduce some of the IQ taxes.

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GasFeeWhisperer

· 3h ago

The phrase "Blind men touching an elephant" is brilliant; it describes my past self haha. Only take action when multiple timeframes align. I'm practicing this now, and my win rate has indeed increased significantly. The logic of setting direction on the 4-hour chart is much clearer, much more rational than when I was fully invested before. It's another story of enlightenment, but it makes sense—it's hardest not to stubbornly hold on. It looks like a systematic trader, but how many people can truly stick to reviewing their trades? This method sounds scientific; it’s a test of human nature. Only those who can endure loneliness and wait for signals will make money. Multi-timeframe collaborative analysis, in simple terms, is — slow is fast. This is the hardest but most valuable.

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RektButStillHere

· 3h ago

To be honest, I’ve also experienced the one-minute watchlist segment, and it’s really self-torture. Multi-cycle trading sounds simple in theory, but few can stick with it. This method sounds good, but the key is still execution. The most challenging part is the stop-loss; most people simply can’t do it. I agree with the 4-hour trend analysis; there’s too much noise, and it’s really hard to see clearly. By the way, after all these years, what was your maximum drawdown?

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Blockblind

· 3h ago

Honestly, I've also used the multi-cycle approach, but it requires discipline. Many people can't stick to it for more than a week haha. Really, I also lost my mind during the 1-minute monitoring phase. Later, I changed my mindset and felt much more relaxed. That's why most people are still losing money—they lack the patience to wait for signals. Wait, you said you only act when all three cycles are aligned? How long do you have to wait for that opportunity... Actually, the key is still mindset and stop-loss. The method is secondary, right?

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BlockchainBrokenPromise

· 3h ago

Really, looking at multiple timeframes is indeed more reliable than a single timeframe. I only understood this after being tortured by 1-minute K-line charts. That's right, one timeframe is easy to be manipulated; it needs mutual confirmation. This method sounds clear, but few people stick with it; most still revert to short-term trading. I'm also trying multi-timeframe collaborative analysis, but I always feel that sometimes signals still conflict. I quite agree with this approach; it's much better than those all-in single-line strategies.

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