Question 1

How It Works

Accepted Answer

Each condition in the Logic Builder can use a different timeframe. The strategy's base timeframe determines when candles are evaluated, but individual indicators can reference higher timeframes.

Question 2

Example

Accepted Answer

- **Base timeframe:** 1h (strategy evaluates every hour) - **Condition 1:** RSI(14) on 1h SMA(200) on 4h (trend filter on higher timeframe) The strategy enters long only when the hourly RSI is oversold AND the 4-hour trend is bullish.

Question 3

Setting Up Multi-Timeframe

Accepted Answer

1. Add a condition in the Logic Builder 2. Click the **timeframe selector** next to the indicator 3. Choose a different timeframe from the dropdown 4. The indicator will be calculated on the selected timeframe

Question 4

Higher Timeframes Only

Accepted Answer

You can only reference timeframes **higher than or equal to** the base timeframe: - Base 1h → can use 1h, 4h, 1d, 1w - Base 15m → can use 15m, 30m, 1h, 4h, 1d, 1w - Base 1m → can use any timeframe

Question 5

Value Alignment

Accepted Answer

Higher-timeframe indicator values are aligned to the base timeframe: - A 4h SMA value remains constant for 4 consecutive 1h candles - The value updates when a new 4h candle closes

Question 6

Data Requirements

Accepted Answer

Multi-timeframe conditions require data for all referenced timeframes. Ensure your instrument has sufficient data coverage for the highest timeframe used.

Question 7

Trend + Signal

Accepted Answer

| Timeframe | Indicator | Purpose | |-----------|-----------|---------| | 4h or 1d | SMA(200), EMA(50) | Trend direction | | 1h or 15m | RSI, Stochastic, MACD | Entry timing |

Question 8

Multi-Confirmation

Accepted Answer

| Timeframe | Indicator | Purpose | |-----------|-----------|---------| | 1d | ADX > 25 | Strong trend filter | | 4h | Price > EMA(200) | Trend direction | | 1h | RSI **Tip:** Multi-timeframe strategies often produce more reliable signals because they confirm the entry on multiple levels. A common approach is to determine the trend on a higher timeframe and time entries on a lower timeframe.

Question 9

FAQ

Accepted Answer

**Q: Can I use a lower timeframe for a condition than the base?** A: No. The condition timeframe must be equal to or higher than the base timeframe. For lower-timeframe analysis, change the base timeframe. **Q: Does multi-timeframe slow down the backtest?** A: Slightly, since data for additional timeframes must be loaded. But the impact is minimal. **Q: How many different timeframes can I use?** A: There's no strict limit. Practically, 2-3 timeframes work best.

Question 10