Trading crypto assets is like sailing—without navigation based on cycle analysis, you'll only be staring at the waves in front of you, completely unable to see where the tides are flowing.

Does anyone remember what they looked like when they first entered the crypto world? One second, staring at the 1-minute chart; the next, your mood swings along with the candlestick patterns. Frequent entries and exits, chasing gains and selling off in panic—either buying too early and getting stuck, or selling too late and regretting it. That period is just a phase of money flowing out.

It wasn't until later that I realized that multi-cycle analysis is the key to unlocking correct trading strategies. After using this approach for years, my trading has become more methodical. Today, I’ll break down this multi-cycle candlestick strategy to help you truly understand market rhythm, find entry points, and lock in exit timing.

**Why is only focusing on a single cycle the beginning of getting chopped up?**

People who focus on small cycles (1-minute, 5-minute) are like someone holding a magnifying glass to the details of the beach, but ignoring that the tide is already rushing toward their feet.

False signals are rampant on small cycles; waves of noise repeatedly wipe out your stop-loss. Conversely, if you only look at larger cycles (daily, weekly), it’s hard to precisely pinpoint the optimal buy or sell point, making it easy to watch opportunities slip away.

This is the beauty of multi-cycle analysis: it allows you to see both the big picture and the details at the same time, preventing you from being overwhelmed by small waves or missing real trading opportunities.

Candlesticks on different timeframes are like different magnification levels—each useful, and the key is to make them work together.

**4-hour chart: your trading steering wheel**

The 4-hour chart is like my navigation system. This cycle length is just right—it effectively filters out market noise while making the real trend clearly visible.

How to determine the trend direction? Three key points:

Uptrend: Each high point is higher than the previous one, and each low point is also higher than the previous one, forming a stepwise upward movement. Once the trend is established, the odds are in your favor.