Technical Analysis: Using Multiple Timeframes Brian Shannon

Think of it like a store. The "macro" environment (the economy, the sector) determines how many customers are walking into the mall. The "micro" environment (the specific store setup) determines if those customers actually buy anything. As Shannon puts it:

Trend alignment is a prerequisite, not an optional suggestion. When timeframes diverge, the highest timeframe wins. technical analysis using multiple timeframes brian shannon

as taught by Brian Shannon is a comprehensive, logical approach to trading. By using higher timeframes for context and lower timeframes for timing, you can make smarter, more confident decisions. The key is patience: wait for the high-timeframe trend to align with your intermediate setup, and use the low-timeframe chart to enter only when the market proves you are correct. Think of it like a store