You didn't guess. You waited for the alignment.
Do not change the indicator period; change the input data . On your 1-hour chart, add a 50-period SMA but set the "Source" or "Timeframe" to . technical analysis using multiple timeframes pdf
Stop trading 1 chart at a time.
| Role | Timeframe | Function | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 4-Hour or Daily | Defines the major trend and key support/resistance zones. | | The Captain (Trigger) | 1-Hour | Identifies the pullback or consolidation pattern. | | The Soldier (Entry) | 15-Minute or 5-Minute | Pinpoints the exact candle break or indicator trigger. | You didn't guess