Who it's for — Anyone who panics at a 5-minute crash without seeing it's only a pullback on the daily. Timeframe restores context and hierarchy.
Timeframe (TF) is the interval each candle represents: 1D = 24 hours, 1H = 60 minutes, 1m = 1 minute. Same instrument, different scales — similar patterns at different levels (fractal market nature).
In simple terms — Zoom out = broader picture, less noise. Zoom in = detail for entry timing. No TF exists in isolation.
Typical hierarchy (top-down)
| Role | Example TF | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Macro | 1D, 1W | Bias, overall direction |
| Intermediate | 4H, 1H | Structure, S/R levels |
| Micro | 15m, 5m | Entry timing, tight stop |
Uptrend on daily can contain bearish corrections on hourly — not contradiction, different scales.
Common mistake — Going long on micro-TF against bearish macro-TF trend: local signal may be only a bounce in the wider context.
Summary
- Practical rule: Higher TFs dominate lower TFs on structural levels.
- Confusion: Often resolved by zooming out.
- Visual base: OHLC candlestick.
Bronze path — Module: How price moves. Next: OHLC candlestick. Index: Bronze path.