#BTC对标贵金属的竞争格局 Have you noticed that many traders tend to fixate on the 1-minute Candlestick Chart, their eyes following the Candlesticks, only to end up missing out or getting trapped? The problem is not in the effort, but in looking at only one dimension.

Instead of being led by the nose by short-term fluctuations, it’s better to change your mindset—using multiple time periods to corroborate each other is the way to reduce detours.

**4-hour period: See the big picture**

The 4-hour Candlestick Chart is like the market's "weather forecast," helping you filter out the noise and see the real trend.

In a rising market, every pullback is a buying opportunity — highs and lows are increasing; conversely, in a falling market, highs and lows are decreasing, and consider shorting during rebounds. Encountering a range consolidation? Then it's best to stay in cash and wait for a clear direction. In short: following the trend is profitable; going against the trend is just a struggle with oneself.

**1 Hour Period: Determine Specific Support and Resistance**

The role of the 1-hour chart is precise positioning. Trend lines, moving averages, previous low points—these positions are often the "tickets" to enter the market.

Similarly, when approaching previous highs or key resistance levels, it is time to consider taking profits or reducing positions.

**15-minute timeframe: The moment to enter the market precisely**

The first two periods have laid out the overall direction and key areas, and the 15-minute chart is used to find that final move. Engulfing Candlestick, bottom divergence, moving average golden cross—once these reversal signals appear, along with the follow-up in trading volume, the success rate of entering the market will be much higher. But be careful not to be fooled by false breakouts; only reliable volume follow-through is trustworthy.

**How to use three-layer linkage**

The first step is to determine whether you want to go long or short on the 4-hour chart.

The second step is to find the specific location of support or resistance on the 1-hour chart.

Step 3, wait for a reversal signal for 15 minutes to determine the optimal entry point.

**Final Reminders**

Conflicting signals across multiple timeframes? Then don't act; staying in cash is the safest choice. The small timeframe is highly volatile, so you must set a stop-loss, otherwise, you might easily be swept out. Also, following the trend, position, and timing are all essential; they are much more effective than simply fixating on a single Candlestick.

Through repeated practice and summarization, you will gradually find your own rhythm.