Definition
Looking at the same market on more than one timeframe, usually a longer one for the big picture and a shorter one for detail.
The story
A trader might check the daily chart for the main trend, mark levels on a 15-minute chart, then watch a 5-minute chart to see how price behaves at those levels. The longer timeframe gives context, so a drop on the 5-minute chart can be seen for what it is: a dip, or the start of something bigger.
Why you'll see it
It's a widely taught way to avoid reading too much into a single chart.
Connects to
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