Core Concepts

Multi-Timeframe Workflow

The top-down confirmation process: 4H bias → 15m/5m confirmation → 1m execution

The multi-timeframe workflow is the structured approach to confirming higher-timeframe zones through lower-timeframe order flow shifts. The 4-hour provides directional bias and key zones. The 15-minute provides the first order flow shift confirmation. The 5-minute provides the second confirmation. The 1-minute is used for precise execution via chain or flip models. Reversal settings require more confirmation (full 4H → 15m → 5m → 1m stack) because the higher timeframe direction is unconfirmed. Continuation settings need less confirmation (4H → 5m → 1m) because the trend is already established.

How to Recognize

  • 4H: directional bias via expectation order flow + key supply/demand zones
  • 15m: first CHoCH and order flow shift inside the 4H zone
  • 5m: second confirmation or direct execution zone
  • 1m: precise entry using chain model or flip model

How to Avoid

  • Skipping the 15-minute confirmation in a reversal setting
  • Trading lower timeframes against the 4-hour direction
  • Not adapting the workflow to reversal vs continuation context
  • Executing before any mid-timeframe order flow shift is confirmed