The trend, range and key levels on a timeframe above the one you are trading. It sets the backdrop for any lower-timeframe pattern.
How traders use it: A bullish pattern into higher-timeframe resistance deserves less trust than one bouncing from higher-timeframe support.
Common mistake: Taking every lower-timeframe setup without checking what is directly above or below it on a bigger chart.
Related: Multi-timeframe alignment · Key level · Pattern context
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