Prepare two to four views of one instrument
Use the same symbol, venue and price basis across the images. A BTC spot chart and a perpetual contract can diverge; a cash index and a futures contract are not interchangeable. Keep the symbol, timeframe, recent swings and price axis readable in each capture.
Choose charts because they answer different questions. An hourly image might define the range; a fifteen-minute image the setup; a five-minute image the proposed trigger. You do not need four nearly identical views. Record capture times because the market can change between screenshots.
- 2–4 images, all of the same instrument
- Readable timeframe and price scale on every view
- Enough history to locate the next opposing level
- Consistent venue, contract and capture context
A higher-timeframe barrier can outweigh a lower-timeframe signal
Consider an illustrative sequence: the hourly chart is still inside a range below resistance, while the five-minute chart has broken a smaller local high. The lower chart may show bullish momentum without establishing that the larger barrier has been cleared.
An inspectable assessment should name both observations. WAIT can be appropriate until a defined close or retest changes the conflict. Agreement is evidence to consider, not a verified probability of profit.
- Context: is the higher chart trending or ranging?
- Setup: where is price relative to support/resistance?
- Trigger: has the relevant candle actually closed?
- Invalidation: what specific observation would reject the idea?
Read the individual findings before the combined plan
Start with the analysis of each image. Check whether the system read the symbol, timeframe, trend and numeric levels correctly. Then review the combined explanation: which view supports the direction, which contradicts it, and which condition must change before the plan becomes coherent?
Reject a combined BUY or SELL that silently ignores conflicting evidence. Recapture the chart when prices move materially; the images cannot show later candles, live spread or an execution fill.
Choose risk after identifying invalidation
A smaller entry-chart stop does not resolve a higher-timeframe conflict. First decide where the actual thesis fails, then calculate quantity from the distance and a separately chosen risk budget. Account for costs and contract specifications.
For a worked numerical explanation, use the free risk/reward and position-size tools. Their calculations are independent of the AI assessment; neither a confidence label nor agreement across charts guarantees a result.
Questions about AI multi-timeframe analysis
How many charts can I compare?
The Pro multi-timeframe workflow accepts 2–4 chart images for the same instrument. Use separate views that contribute meaningful context.
Do the timeframes have to agree?
No. Identifying a conflict is useful. Review the explanation and any WAIT or confirmation condition rather than forcing agreement.
Is multi-timeframe analysis free?
The analysis workspace requires Pro access. The public explanations, worked illustrations and risk calculators can be read without an account.
Does the AI keep watching the charts?
No. It reviews the images supplied for that analysis. Capture updated images when the market changes.