EXCLUSIVE VIDEO - Optimized Trend: What Time Frames? (Patreon)

Jacob shows us which time frame is best for Optimized Trend (available within IADSS or PTOS)

First of all about Optimized Trend and why it is a killer model:

The Optimized Trend Model represents the most challenging mathematical problem I’ve ever tackled. At its core, it’s a highly advanced tool that generates customized trend lines tailored to each individual asset. Whether it’s a specific cryptocurrency, asset class, or trading pair, the model produces a bespoke trend indicator designed specifically for that instrument. This level of precision and customization is what makes the Optimized Trend Model truly unique. There’s nothing else like it in existence—this is a one-of-a-kind solution I developed with the team here from the ground up.

Second, and most important

1. timing is everything,

2. time frames are everything

3. and it's critical to find your own person rhythm that fits your trading style.

Lesson: Choosing the Right Timeframe in Trading

When trading, one of the most important decisions is which timeframe to use. Your chart’s timeframe affects how often you see signals, how much “noise” you deal with, and how reliable those signals are.

Think of it like zooming in and out on Google Maps:

• Zoom in too much (short timeframe) → you see every little bump in the road, but it’s harder to spot the big picture.

• Zoom out too much (long timeframe) → you clearly see the trend, but you might miss good entry/exit points.

Different trading styles use different timeframes:

Scalping (Seconds to 1 Minute)

• Goal: Grab very small profits from tiny price moves.

• Timeframes: 5 second to 1 minute charts (sometimes even shorter).

• What research shows:

  • Works best in very liquid and volatile markets (like forex or Bitcoin during active sessions).

  • Higher risk of “noise” (false signals) and higher costs (fees eat into small gains).

• Takeaway: Best for pros who can manage costs. Beginners should be cautious.

Day Trading (Minutes to 1 Hour)

• Goal: Open and close trades within the same day.

• Timeframes: 5-minute to 1-hour charts.

  • Short frames (like 1–5 minutes) give lots of signals but can be too random.

  • Mid frames (15–60 minutes) balance speed and reliability.

  • Using multiple timeframes together (e.g., daily chart for trend, 1-hour for entries) improves results.

• Takeaway: Most day traders lose money, but those who succeed often use 15–60 minute charts with confirmation from higher timeframes.

Swing Trading (4 hour chart to the Daily Chart..... this is my wheelhouse - MY RHYTHM)

• Goal: Ride bigger price swings over several days or weeks.

• Timeframes: 4 hour to Daily. Daily and 4-hour charts are most effective for me and my style, offering clear trends. But I zoom into 1 hour and then to 5 min to time my trade.

  • 4 hour Daily charts give the best balance of clarity and opportunities.

  • Daily helps confirm the long-term trend.

  • Swing trading avoids the “noise” of intraday moves and keeps fees low.