Timeframe Alignment. Save for later! Timeframe alignment in trading involves analyzing multiple timeframes to ensure they all indicate the same trend direction before making a trade. You usually start with the higher timeframes, like the daily then down to 4-hour charts, to spot the bigger trend, then move to lower timeframes, like the 5 minutes or 15-minute charts, to nail down your entry point. You know, this varies according to the type of trader you are. As a day trader, you can follow the e