Best time frame to trade

[bv109]

all timeframes are viable, but if you are scalping (eg M1, M5,...) you need to make sure your broker is ECN or the spread will crush you. longer timeframes like W1 or MN are generally used to confirm longer term trends. H1, H4, D1 are good for entries for most people

 

[sdores]

Most professional traders use multiple time frames to review a currency position before they take a decision as to when and how to enter a trade.

 

[Daantje Pieters]

It is very important to choose a time frame for trading. The time frame is often the cause of loss. If the correct time frame can not be fixed, then the analysis is not correct. I use the daily time frame for analysis. Many international institutes use a daily time frame for their analysis. I use 4 hours time frame to filter the trade after analysis in the daily time frame. The daily time frame is very important for retail traders.

 

[abs_78]

look at all time frame, you can't rely on single time frame to trade

 

[mlawson71]

Most people stick to a few time frames when using a single strategy. That said, it is, indeed, a good idea to check all time frames from time to time.

 

[vicfxtrader]

I scalp but I would say 4h is king. Less noise and usually more predictable if you know what you're doing.

 

[Robert Githu]

Professional traders use multi-timeframe analysis(Weekly, daily, 4H, 1H) charts ) before entering trades on lower timeframes (30min & 15min charts)