Which Timeframe Is Best for Trading?

Understanding Timeframes in Trading

Timeframes matter. They define the structure of your strategy.

Let’s break down the top 4 timeframes:

🕐 5-Minute Chart:

• Best For: Scalpers

• Volatility: Extremely high

• Use Case: Quick entries and exits in seconds or minutes

• Risk: Very high – requires fast decisions, perfect execution

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⏱ 75/125 Minute Chart: (Indian Market Only)

• Best For: Intraday traders

• Volatility: High, but more manageable

• Use Case: Good for breakout/retest traders within the day

• Risk: Medium to high

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⏰ 1 Day Chart:

• Best For: Short-term swing traders

• Volatility: Moderate

• Use Case: Perfect for traders holding positions for 1–3 days

• Risk: Balanced

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📅 Weekly/Monthly Chart:

• Best For: Long-term traders & investors

• Volatility: Lower (cleaner structure)

• Use Case: Best for price-action, swing trading, and demand-supply zones

• Risk: Lower – more time to react and plan

Final Advice:

✅ Use multiple timeframe analysis – for example:

• Daily chart for trend

• 75/125 Min for entry ( Indian Market Only )

  
  

🎯 Match your timeframe to your lifestyle & risk profile.

No one-size-fits-all.

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