2026-01-16 07:24:54

I used to be one of those people who got burned by the short-term "get-rich-quick" dreams—staring at the 15-minute K-line chart every day, with my account shrinking by 80% in three months. That period was especially tough, trading frequently, having fees eat into profits, and my mindset collapsing. It wasn't until one night of reflection that I realized: trying to chase short-term gains in the crypto market is like gambling; winning is all about probability, and losing is the norm.

Later, I changed my approach and used "multi-timeframe resonance" to filter opportunities, and the results were vastly different. Now I want to share this method with you, hoping to help you avoid some pitfalls.

**Step 1: Set the direction on the 4-hour chart**

First, identify the main trend on the 4-hour chart—buying on dips in an uptrend, avoiding catching falling knives in a downtrend, and staying put during sideways movement. This timeframe is enough to filter out noise and not miss the main trend. Many people lose money frequently because they trade blindly without a clear direction.

**Step 2: Find key points on the 1-hour chart**

Once the main trend is clear, the 1-hour chart becomes your "magnifying glass." During an uptrend, a pullback to the moving average and stabilizing is an opportunity; if the price rebounds to a resistance level without volume breakout, be cautious—don't chase high entries. Signals on this timeframe are easiest to misinterpret, so always look for volume confirmation.

**Step 3: Confirm on the 15-minute chart**

The final filtering step is crucial—look for a candlestick engulfing pattern + MACD golden cross + sudden volume surge. All three conditions must occur simultaneously before taking action. If you only see volume decreasing during an uptrend, ignore it—it's usually a trap.

In short, making money in the crypto market isn't hard; the challenge is timing and precision. This multi-timeframe resonance method helped me turn from a "loser" into a steady profit-maker. When my mindset is stable, and my strategy is right, the results will naturally follow.

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BlockchainDecoder

· 10h ago

According to research, multi-cycle resonance can indeed significantly reduce the risk of false breakouts. Here is an excerpt from an internal report of a certain crypto hedge fund in 2022— the failure rate of volume reduction breakouts is as high as 73%. From a technical perspective, the three-layer screening logic proposed by the author is worth in-depth discussion: the 4h directional setting avoids minute-level noise, but the issue lies in the significant differences in cycle characteristics across different cryptocurrencies. Can a quantitative standard be provided?

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BackrowObserver

· 10h ago

The 80% shrinkage part really hurts my heart; this is the true portrayal of most people. --- The multi-cycle approach is indeed reliable, but to be honest, only a few can stick with it. --- I've tried the 4-hour direction setting; the problem is that once the direction is confirmed, it's easy to fall into confirmation bias. --- Don't be fooled by perfect theories; the real difficulty is the mindset at the moment of execution. Those who understand, understand. --- The "magnifying glass" for 1 hour sounds good, but I'm just worried about seeing things clearly and then fooling myself. --- You probably don't realize the probability of all three conditions appearing at the same time, but I certainly haven't waited for it. --- I've heard too many stories of people turning around from losses, but in the end, they just return to the starting point. --- The key is to admit that short-term trading isn't suitable for you; once you understand this, any method becomes easier to accept. --- MACD golden cross combined with a sudden surge in volume? Come on, these two signals often contradict each other.

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BearMarketLightning

· 10h ago

The 80% shrinkage part was really amazing, I've been through it too, and my mindset was collapsing. Using the 4-hour direction-setting method, it's definitely more reliable than random operations. You're right, short-term trading is a probability game; ultimately, it's all about earning through fees. Multi-cycle resonance sounds professional, but few can truly stick to it and execute consistently. This method is good, but the key difficulty is execution; most people still tend to chase highs. Staying put is the hardest to do; always eager to grab quick money. A stable mindset is the right strategy; there's no doubt about that. I'm currently stuck on my mindset. The detail of volume matching is often overlooked by many, worth paying attention to. Stories of turning losses into gains are quite common, but those who can sustain stable profits are very rare. Volume contraction in a rise is a trap; this reminder is very timely, I've seen too many false breakouts.

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MevTears

· 10h ago

The 80% shrinkage part was really a nightmare, I’ve been through it myself, and I understand that crazy feeling of watching the market every day. The multi-cycle resonance method does have some substance, but honestly, it’s still easy to be influenced by emotions when executing. Right now, I’m focusing on the 4-hour timeframe for direction, and looking for entry points on the 1-hour. The problem is, when a big trend comes, you still can’t hold on. Mindset is always the hardest part... This method is much better than just watching the 15-minute chart. Doing it that way really just gives the exchange more in fees. Not many can stick to multi-cycle strategies; most are still tempted by quick money. Resonance entry feels like adding a safety cushion. Although the profits aren’t as fast, the losses are definitely much less.

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SoliditySurvivor

· 10h ago

Really, the short-term strategies should have been discarded long ago. I've also fallen for this trap. The multi-cycle resonance idea is pretty good, much better than watching the market every day. Why does it seem like this method sounds simple, but in practice, it's still easy to get trapped?

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wrekt_but_learning

· 10h ago

Wow, finally someone has explained the pitfalls of short-term trading thoroughly. I am one of the 80% who got their account shrunk... The multi-cycle resonance method is indeed reliable, but to be honest, you still need to repeatedly learn from mistakes to truly understand it. I've been using the 4-hour timeframe to set directions, but the 1-hour level often gets fooled by volume. How do you judge false breakouts? This methodology is good, but executing it tests your mindset. I still often get trapped on the 15-minute chart. It looks simple, but only when you do it do you realize what "easy to understand, hard to implement" really means.

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