Without liquidity, even the best market conditions won't have much impact on you.

But the real issue behind this is: when liquidity arrives, we may not be able to retain the profits.

Many traders repeatedly suffer losses, and the root cause is relying on a single timeframe to analyze the market. Today, I want to share a multi-timeframe trading framework that I have been using for over 5 years—it's very simple in essence, broken down into three steps:

**Step 1: Determine the Main Direction (4-hour timeframe)**

The 4-hour chart is the timeframe I value most. It filters out short-term noise and helps you see the market's true temperament:

In an uptrend, highs and lows are continuously rising, so this is the time to buy on dips.

In a downtrend, highs and lows are sequentially declining, so consider short positions during rebounds.

If the price is oscillating within a range, avoid frequent trading and wait patiently.

The core logic is: trading with the trend has a higher probability of winning; trading against the trend is like giving away money.

**Step 2: Lock in Entry Zones (1-hour timeframe)**

After confirming the main direction, use the 1-hour chart to identify support and resistance levels:

Areas near trendlines, moving averages, or previous lows—these are potential support zones.

When approaching previous highs, key resistance, or top formations, consider closing positions or reducing exposure.

**Step 3: Precisely Timing Entry (15-minute timeframe)**

Use the 15-minute chart solely to determine the entry timing, not the direction.

Look for reversal signals on smaller timeframes near key price levels—such as engulfing candles, bullish or bearish divergences, or moving average crossovers—then place your orders.

Volume should confirm the breakout; otherwise, it might be a false move.

**How do these three timeframes work together?**

Step 1 sets the direction with the 4-hour chart (bullish or bearish).

Step 2 identifies support and resistance zones for entry with the 1-hour chart.

Step 3 pinpoints the precise entry timing with the 15-minute chart.

**A few additional tips:**

When multiple timeframes show conflicting signals, stay in cash and wait—avoid ambiguous trades.

Small timeframes are volatile; always set stop-losses to prevent your account from bleeding through repeated losses.

Using trend, position, and timing together makes your strategy much more stable than blindly guessing.

I've been using this framework for many years because it truly provides consistent results. Whether you can use it well depends on how much time you're willing to spend analyzing charts and learning from lessons.

In this market, whether your account can recover depends mainly on yourself. Get on board early, lock in your positions, and you’ll reduce detours and turn around sooner.