Multi-Timeframe Analysis
Professional traders never rely on a single timeframe. Learn how to combine higher and lower timeframes for stronger trade setups using the TickAtlas API.
The Concept
Multi-Timeframe Analysis (MTF) uses multiple timeframes to identify confluence — when signals from different time perspectives agree on market direction.
Higher Timeframe
Determines overall trend direction. D1 or H4 for swing trading.
Trading Timeframe
Your primary chart for entries. H1 or H4 for swing trading.
Lower Timeframe
Fine-tune entries and exits. M15 or M30 for precision.
Using the Multi Endpoint
Query indicators across all timeframes in a single API call:
GET /v1/multi?symbols=EURUSD&indicators=RSI_14,MACD_hist,ADX,SMA_200&timeframe=M30,H1,H4,D1 Python Implementation
import requests
def mtf_analysis(symbol, api_key):
"""Multi-timeframe analysis using 4 timeframes."""
url = "https://tickatlas.com/v1/multi"
headers = {"X-API-Key": api_key}
params = {
"symbols": symbol,
"indicators": "RSI_14,MACD_hist,ADX,SMA_200",
"timeframe": "M30,H1,H4,D1"
}
response = requests.get(url, headers=headers, params=params)
data = response.json()
# Analyze each timeframe
analysis = {}
for tf in ["D1", "H4", "H1", "M30"]:
tf_data = data.get(symbol, {}).get(tf, {})
rsi = tf_data.get("RSI_14", 50)
macd = tf_data.get("MACD_hist", 0)
adx = tf_data.get("ADX", 0)
bias = "BULLISH" if rsi > 50 and macd > 0 else "BEARISH" if rsi < 50 and macd < 0 else "NEUTRAL"
trending = adx > 25
analysis[tf] = {"bias": bias, "trending": trending, "rsi": rsi, "adx": adx}
# Confluence check: higher TFs must agree
d1_bias = analysis["D1"]["bias"]
h4_bias = analysis["H4"]["bias"]
h1_bias = analysis["H1"]["bias"]
if d1_bias == h4_bias == h1_bias and d1_bias != "NEUTRAL":
signal = "STRONG_" + d1_bias
elif d1_bias == h4_bias and d1_bias != "NEUTRAL":
signal = d1_bias
else:
signal = "NO_TRADE"
return {"symbol": symbol, "signal": signal, "timeframes": analysis}
result = mtf_analysis("EURUSD", "YOUR_API_KEY")
print(f"Signal: {result['signal']}")
for tf, data in result["timeframes"].items():
print(f" {tf}: {data['bias']} (RSI: {data['rsi']:.1f}, ADX: {data['adx']:.1f})") Recommended Timeframe Combinations
| Trading Style | Higher TF | Trading TF | Entry TF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scalping | H1 | M15 | M1–M5 |
| Day Trading | H4 | H1 | M15–M30 |
| Swing Trading | D1 | H4 | H1 |
| Position Trading | D1 | D1 | H4 |
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