How I analyze #BTC in various Time Frames
1D, 4H, 45min
First, I want to show you my approach to analyzing the BTC market using different time frames: the Daily, the 4 Hour, and the 45 Minutes. My idea is to teach you my way of thinking and what details I observe at each time level so that you can understand how they relate to each other and make more accurate trading decisions.
1. Daily Frame (D1):
In the daily, my goal is to have a macro view, understand the overall market structure and the prevailing trend. Here I seek to identify key levels of support and resistance, areas of imbalance (FVG - Fair Value Gaps), as well as possible formations of Japanese candlesticks that may indicate a change or continuity of trend. I also usually apply Fibonacci retracements over wide movements, as in this frame they work well to mark areas of high confluence. Additionally, I observe the position of slower moving averages (for example, the 27-period average in daily) to understand if the price is in a bullish, bearish, or sideways phase.
In the charts I share with you, I see a defined range at the top, with a relevant resistance near the 102k-103k zone. This area has been tested several times, suggesting that the market could be accumulating liquidity there. Below, there is a support zone (SR Zone) that has reacted in the past, and further down an area of imbalance (Imbalance FVG) that, if the price were to correct, could serve as a target zone for institutional buyers, looking to fill that liquidity gap before continuing upwards.
2. 4 Hours Frame (H4):
In the 4H, I enter a more intermediate perspective. I want to confirm the daily reading, but with greater detail. This is where I can notice structure breakouts (BOS) and changes of character (CHoCH) with greater precision, as well as evaluate the interaction of the price with faster moving averages, such as the 9-period average. This frame is excellent for identifying whether the daily resistance level is truly being defended by sellers or, on the contrary, if the price starts to consolidate just below, signaling a potential breakout.
In the shown charts, in H4 it can be seen how the price has tested the same resistance several times, generating wicks and rejecting it. This indicates the presence of supply in that zone. At the same time, I can notice how the areas marked as SR (support/resistance) maintain their relevance: if the price fails to break that ceiling, we could see a drop towards those intermediate support levels. Additionally, the volume in H4 helps me filter false breakouts: an increase in volume on a bullish candle facing resistance could anticipate a genuine breakout, while a weak rise could only announce a “trap” before a pullback.
3. 45 Minutes Frame:
This is a finer intraday time frame. Here I get precise confirmations for entries or exits. In 45 minutes I can detail specific candles, Japanese candlestick patterns (for example, hammers or dojis in key areas), and micro-structure breakouts. I can adjust Fibonacci over shorter swings to find exact entry levels, use short moving averages (9 periods) to see the immediate direction of momentum, and detect divergences with volume that are often not so obvious in larger frames.
If in the Daily and the 4H I identify a strong resistance, in 45 Minutes I can see the price reaction at the tick: Does it form a clear double top pattern with rejection? Is there a loss of bullish momentum before hitting the resistance? Does the volume dry up just below the critical level? All these details help me define a more precise entry, a tighter stop loss, and a better-designed take profit, always aligned with the larger structure identified in the Daily and confirmed in the 4H.
Conclusion:
My method is always top-down (top-down approach):
First, in the Daily I define the main trend, the major support and resistance zones, and the areas of imbalance where the price could head.
Then, in the 4 Hours I confirm the validity of those zones, analyze structure breakouts (BOS) and changes of character (CHoCH), evaluate volume and faster moving averages, and observe whether the price builds continuation or exhaustion patterns just below resistances or above supports.
Finally, in the 45 Minutes I adjust the timing of my trades, look for the clearest entry signal, review detailed candlestick patterns, divergences, and micro-Fibonacci levels to have finer entry and exit points.
In this way, I see a more complete picture in day trades, which allows me to make informed decisions across multiple time frames with greater confidence and precision. Thank you for reading, I hope this helps you in some way, have a great day!
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