Antick has ten timeframes: 5m, 15m, 30m, 1H, 2H, 4H, 6H, 8H, 12H and 1D. Each is analyzed separately and recalculated when its own candle closes. A 15m read updates every 15 minutes, while a 4H read updates every 4 hours.
The highlighted timeframe applies to every card on the page. Market-wide pages start from 15m.
Short timeframes react, long timeframes describe
| Group | Timeframes | Behavior | Suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short | 5m, 15m, 30m | Reacts to small moves, with more noise | Intraday decisions |
| Medium | 1H, 2H | Between the two | Reading and timing |
| Long | 4H, 6H, 8H, 12H, 1D | Moves slowly | Seeing the larger structure |
Use two timeframes
A simple habit: read one timeframe above the one you use. The higher timeframe gives context, and the lower one helps with timing. When they disagree, treat the lower-timeframe read with extra care.
Pick two timeframes and stay with them. Jumping between all ten usually adds noise, not clarity.
Case study: one BTC, four reads
On October 30, 2026 at about 20:26 UTC, MSI read BTC differently on each timeframe.
| Timeframe | Regime | Bias |
|---|---|---|
| 15m | Awaiting Confirmation | UP |
| 1H | Structure Change | UP |
| 8H | Distribution Top | DOWN |
| 1D | Structure Change | DOWN |
These four reads do not contradict each other. On the short horizon, the BTC bias was still up. On 8H and 1D the bias was down, although 6H and 12H were still up. A 15m trader who looks only at 15m would miss the pressure on 8H and 1D.
The timeframes available to you also depend on your plan.
Related guides: Choosing an asset and a timeframe, Timeframes explained: 5m versus 1D
