Reading charts across multiple time frames is one of the most basic trading rules yet so many traders overlook this when they sit down and start looking for trading opportunities. By looking at multiple time frames traders are able to see the bigger picture of what the market is doing and this helps to get an edge on the market. As with all trading theories, nothing is 100% however the trading game is about increasing the probability of success and looking at a chart in multiple time frames will help you to do this.
