[Tutorial] Intermediate Technical Analysis: Building High-Probability Setups

[CryptoKas]

For traders who already know the basics of candlesticks and moving averages—this guide shows you exactly how to level up your charting game and consistently spot trades with an edge.

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1️⃣ Define Your Analysis Framework

Before you click “Buy” or “Sell,” lock in a clear process:

1. Timeframes
   • Higher-Timeframe Trend (Daily/4H): Tells you the market’s big picture.
   • Execution Timeframe (1H/15m): Where you fine-tune entries and exits.
2. Key Levels
   • Draw major support/resistance from the higher timeframe.
   • Mark recent swing highs/lows on your execution chart.
3. Toolkit
   • One trend indicator (e.g. 50 EMA)
   • One momentum oscillator (e.g. RSI or MACD histogram)
   • One volume-based filter (e.g. Volume Profile or VWAP)

Why it works: A repeatable framework prevents you chasing random signals—you’ll only trade when your rules align across multiple layers.

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2️⃣ Multi-Timeframe Analysis (MTA)

Step A: Higher-Timeframe Trend

1. Open the Daily chart.
2. Add a 50 EMA and 200 EMA.
3. Confirm: price is above both EMAs = bullish bias; below = bearish.

Step B: Key Structure Levels

1. Identify 3–5 major pivots (swing highs & lows).
2. Draw horizontal lines—these become entry or stop-loss zones.

Step C : Execution Timeframe

1. Switch to 1H chart.
2. Bring over your EMA and pivot lines.
3. Watch for price to retest a pivot in the direction of the higher-timeframe trend.

Pro Tip: Use TradingView’s “Linked Layout” feature so zooming one chart zooms them all—keeps your levels perfectly synced.

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3️⃣ Indicator Confluence

Don’t rely on a single indicator—stack them for conviction:

Signal Type	Indicator	Confirmation Rule
Trend	50/200 EMA	50 EMA slope > 0 (uptrend)
Momentum	RSI (14)	Crosses above 50 for longs
Volume/Value	Volume Profile Point	Value Area Low (VAL) holds for long

How to apply:

• Wait for price to touch a pivot line.
• Check RSI: is it above 50?
• Verify Volume Profile: is VAL acting as support/resistance?
• Only enter if all three conditions are met on the execution timeframe.

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4️⃣ Precision Entries & Exits

Use micro-levels to optimize your risk/reward:

1. Entry:
   • Place a buy order just above the execution-timeframe pivot or the high of a confirming candle.
2. Stop-Loss:
   • 1 ATR below the last swing low (add the ATR indicator set to 14).
3. Take-Profit:
   • Aim for at least 2× your risk distance.
   • Use the next higher-timeframe pivot as your TP target.

Example:

• Pivot at $30 000
• Entry $30 050
• ATR = $200 → SL at $29 850; TP $30 450 (2× risk)

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5️⃣ Backtest & Journal

Consistency comes from review, not luck:

• Backtest

  1. Flip 100 candles back on your 1H chart.
  2. Count how many setups would’ve met your confluence rules.
  3. Record win rate and avg RR (risk/reward ratio).

• Journal

  • Date / Pair / TF
  • Entry, SL, TP, RR
  • Result (+/– %)
  • One key insight (“Volume was weak—skip next time.”)

Habit: Spend 10 minutes daily reviewing your last 3 trades. Identify one thing to improve.

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Your Action Plan

1. Save this tutorial and pin it in Technical Analysis & Charting.
2. Set up your charts with the exact indicators and levels above.
3. Find three confluence setups today—post screenshots in the subforum.
4. Review your results weekly and refine your rules.

Follow these steps, and you’ll transform from “random trader” to “systematic strategist.” Ready to see your win-rate climb? Let’s go!