{"id":14133,"date":"2024-09-20T06:45:54","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T06:45:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xlence-com.wp-dev.int.theitops.net?post_type=lessons&p=14133"},"modified":"2026-01-22T09:46:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T09:46:23","slug":"candlestick-timeframes-lesson-31","status":"publish","type":"lessons","link":"https:\/\/www.xlence.com\/en\/lessons\/candlestick-timeframes-lesson-31\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson 31- Candlestick Timeframes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Candlestick Timeframes<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Candlestick charts and timeframes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We’ve already covered various chart types, including bar and candlestick charts, noting that each bar
or candlestick can represent different time periods. In this lesson, we’ll focus on candlestick charts,
which follow the same principles as bar charts. Candlesticks can represent timeframes of 1 minute, 5
minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 4 hours, 1 day, 1 week, or 1 month. These timeframes are
available in our MT4 trading platform. Always define the chart’s timeframe and the trading
instrument’s name for clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why use different timeframes when performing technical analysis?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  1. Different timeframes offer varying perspectives on a trading instrument’s movement. A wider
    timeframe, like a daily chart, gives a broader view of past movements but lacks detail.
    Conversely, a narrower timeframe, such as an hourly chart, shows more detail but over a
    shorter period. For a comprehensive technical analysis, using both timeframes is essential.
    Beginner traders should start with a wider timeframe for the big picture, then narrow down
    for more detail. Typically, using three different timeframes for the same instrument is
    sufficient to avoid information overload. This multi-timeframe approach helps traders
    understand the market’s full multidimensional character.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Different timeframes suit different trading strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • Scalpers, who open and close positions within minutes, focus on immediate price movements
      and often use minute charts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Day traders, who trade within the same day, prefer one-hour charts for a balance of detail
      and history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Position traders, holding positions for weeks or months, use daily or weekly charts for a
      broader view of price direction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Each strategy requires a timeframe that aligns with its specific focus and objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Interesting facts:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      • Analysing more than one time-frame (at least 3 are suggested) will allow you to get a better
        and more comprehensive view of the market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • While traders tend to prefer shorter timeframes, longer timeframes have less \u201cnoise\u201d and are
        considered more reliable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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