Give each timeframe one job
Use the higher timeframe for trend, major zones and macro invalidation; the middle timeframe for structure near an area of interest; and the lower timeframe for a trigger. Separate jobs prevent one small candle from overruling the larger structure.
Choosing one, two, three or four charts
One chart answers what is visible now; two compare direction with execution; three add transitional structure; a fourth should contribute new evidence such as order flow or an independent indicator, not duplicate the same view.
- Quick: one H1 chart
- Standard: H4 + H1
- Deep: D1 + H4 + H1 + M15
Timeframe conflict is not an error
A bullish higher timeframe and bearish lower-timeframe pullback can both be valid. Distinguish trend direction from current swing direction. KORIQ states the primary bias and preserves the opposing view as a conditional scenario.
Before moving from analysis to execution
Confirm all screenshots show the same market, were captured close together and retain valid key areas. Compare the broker price with the screenshot reference. If the trigger has not occurred, wait; if invalidation has broken, discard and re-analyze.