Why the Markets Are Fractal—And Why Multiple-Timeframe Analysis Works

Your timeframe then directs which trend and information to prioritize.

⚓️ Example #1: Day trading

Some participants may choose to day trade because they can’t stomach overnight uncertainty (including potential gaps), and are able to continuously watch the market.

So, what are the strategy implications?

• • Intraday charts become your main timeframe
• • Try to capitalize on minor trends, preferably aligned to longer-term trends
• • Pay attention to information, technical or fundamental, that can cause an immediate reaction

⚓️ Example #2: Swing trading (days to weeks)