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    Choosing a timeframe in forex trading

    In the trading platform there are various timeframes available, from M1 to monthly timeframes, on the Ticktrader platform FXOpen there are even timeframes available from S1, S10, M1, M5, M15, M30, H1, H4, D1, W1 and MN1
    Mastering multiple timeframes can provide several benefits, including if you refer to the FXOpen blog, they are as follows

    • Properly analyze the overall market trend.
    • Identify potential entry and exit points.
    • Enhance risk management by assessing the broader context.
    • Avoid being trapped by short-term market noise and false signals.

    In choosing this timeframe, each trader may use a different approach. Some trading tips suggest choosing a main timeframe and a secondary timeframe. This may be more about the trader's style, for example, scalping traders use the primary timeframe M15 or M5 and make the H1 timeframe the secondary timeframe. You can learn more about how to choose this timeframe on the FXOpen blog with the article titled "Mastering Multiple Timeframe Trading Strategies"

    Choosing a timeframe in this forex strategy is important because it can have an impact on the risk and reward ratio because each timeframe reflects different support and resistance levels.

    Personally, I trade with FXOpen UK more often using the H1 timeframe as the primary timeframe.
    I trade at FXOpen

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    Choosing a time frame is very important for traders so they can analyze optimally and then decide to enter the market. In short, for maximum analysis, you can look at a large time frame first, for example starting from Monthly, Weekly, Daily. Small time frames are usually used for trading decisions, especially for day traders and scalpers.

    If we are proficient in technical analysis, then trading decisions will be faster and more accurate. Of course, all of this requires a long process.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FXOpentrading View Post
    In the trading platform there are various timeframes available, from M1 to monthly timeframes, on the Ticktrader platform FXOpen there are even timeframes available from S1, S10, M1, M5, M15, M30, H1, H4, D1, W1 and MN1
    Mastering multiple timeframes can provide several benefits, including if you refer to the FXOpen blog, they are as follows

    • Properly analyze the overall market trend.
    • Identify potential entry and exit points.
    • Enhance risk management by assessing the broader context.
    • Avoid being trapped by short-term market noise and false signals.

    In choosing this timeframe, each trader may use a different approach. Some trading tips suggest choosing a main timeframe and a secondary timeframe. This may be more about the trader's style, for example, scalping traders use the primary timeframe M15 or M5 and make the H1 timeframe the secondary timeframe. You can learn more about how to choose this timeframe on the FXOpen blog with the article titled "Mastering Multiple Timeframe Trading Strategies"

    Choosing a timeframe in this forex strategy is important because it can have an impact on the risk and reward ratio because each timeframe reflects different support and resistance levels.

    Personally, I trade with FXOpen UK more often using the H1 timeframe as the primary timeframe.
    My choice of timeframe is H4, sometimes H1, I also trade with this broker

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