Which carries more weight?

Daily pattern. Higher timeframes are stronger.

A sensible workflow is:

Pattern on a higher timeframe, entry lower. Top-down.

Fighting a higher timeframe pattern. Counter-pattern trades are riskier.

Patterns Across Timeframes

Why a pattern on a higher timeframe matters more.

Patterns on daily and weekly charts represent more participants and capital than those on one-minute charts. They tend to be more reliable and lead to larger moves.

Use higher timeframes for the pattern and lower timeframes to time the entry. A daily triangle with a 1-hour breakout candle is a clear example.

Be careful when a lower timeframe pattern sits against a higher timeframe pattern.

Key takeaways

Higher timeframes = more reliable
Pattern on high, entry on low
Avoid fighting a higher timeframe pattern

Quiz

Which carries more weight? Answer: Daily pattern. Higher timeframes are stronger.
A sensible workflow is: Answer: Pattern on a higher timeframe, entry lower. Top-down.
Avoid: Answer: Fighting a higher timeframe pattern. Counter-pattern trades are riskier.

Educational content, not financial advice.