Crypto Investor
Multi-Timeframe Analysis on BTC — Daily, Weekly, Monthly All Aligned
Key Takeaway
An AI agent checks BTC across daily, weekly, and monthly timeframes — when all three align bullish, backtested returns averaged 127% vs. 34% for random entries.
The Problem
Every trader has a timeframe problem. You look at the daily chart — bullish. Switch to the weekly — bearish. Monthly? Unclear. Now what?
Most people resolve this by ignoring it. They trade their favorite timeframe and pretend the others don't exist. Or they flip between charts until they find one that confirms what they already want to do. Neither approach works.
The research is clear: trades taken when multiple timeframes align produce significantly better outcomes than single-timeframe entries. The problem is that checking three timeframes across multiple indicators is tedious, subjective, and inconsistent. What counts as "bullish" on the monthly? Where do you draw the line?
I wanted a system that checked BTC across all three timeframes every single day, produced a clear alignment signal, and updated Hari's morning intelligence brief with a conviction score. No ambiguity. No interpretation drift.
The Solution
The Backtest Expert skill defines and validates the multi-timeframe framework. Crypto Market Data feeds in the price and volume data. Hari synthesizes the output into a daily conviction score that shapes position sizing.
The Process
The multi-timeframe analysis runs on a clear framework:
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# mtf-btc-config.yaml
asset: BTC/USD
timeframes:
daily:
role: "momentum / entry timing"
indicators:
- EMA_21_cross_EMA_55
- RSI_14: { bullish: ">50", bearish: "<50" }
- MACD_histogram: { bullish: "positive", bearish: "negative" }
- volume: "above_20d_avg"
weekly:
role: "trend direction"
indicators:
- EMA_21_cross_EMA_55
- RSI_14: { bullish: ">50", bearish: "<50" }
- ADX: { trending: ">25" }
- weekly_close_vs_21EMA
monthly:
role: "cycle position"
indicators:
- price_vs_200_week_MA
- monthly_RSI: { overbought: ">80", oversold: "<30" }
- halving_cycle_position
- realized_price_vs_market_price
alignment_scoring:
all_bullish: { conviction: "HIGH", size: "100% of target" }
2_of_3_bullish: { conviction: "MEDIUM", size: "50% of target" }
mixed: { conviction: "LOW", size: "25% of target" }
all_bearish: { conviction: "NONE", size: "0% — exit signal" }
The daily output in Hari's morning brief:
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═══ BTC MULTI-TIMEFRAME ANALYSIS — 2026-03-12 ═══
MONTHLY (Cycle):
├── Price vs 200W MA: +82% above ✅ Bullish
├── Monthly RSI: 68 (elevated, not overbought) ✅ Bullish
├── Halving cycle: Month 23 of ~48 ✅ Mid-cycle
└── Assessment: BULLISH
WEEKLY (Trend):
├── EMA 21/55: 21 above 55, spread widening ✅ Bullish
├── RSI: 62 ✅ Bullish
├── ADX: 31 (trending) ✅ Trend confirmed
└── Assessment: BULLISH
DAILY (Momentum):
├── EMA 21/55: 21 above 55 ✅ Bullish
├── RSI: 58 ✅ Bullish
├── MACD: Histogram positive, rising ✅ Bullish
├── Volume: 1.2x 20d average ✅ Confirmed
└── Assessment: BULLISH
ALIGNMENT: 3/3 BULLISH → HIGH CONVICTION
Position size recommendation: 100% of target allocation
The backtest validation:
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# Backtest results: 2015-2025 (10 years, daily resolution)
results = {
"all_3_bullish": {
"occurrences": 847, # ~23% of trading days
"avg_30d_return": "12.4%",
"avg_90d_return": "38.2%",
"avg_hold_return": "127%", # Held until alignment broke
"max_drawdown_during": "-18%",
"win_rate": "78%"
},
"2_of_3_bullish": {
"occurrences": 1203,
"avg_30d_return": "4.8%",
"avg_hold_return": "52%",
"win_rate": "63%"
},
"random_entry": {
"avg_hold_return": "34%", # BTC had a strong decade
"max_drawdown": "-73%",
"win_rate": "54%"
},
"all_3_bearish": {
"occurrences": 312,
"avg_30d_return": "-11.2%",
"avg_hold_return": "-34%"
}
}
The Results
| Metric | Aligned Entries | Random Entries |
|---|---|---|
| Average return per trade | 127% | 34% |
| Win rate | 78% | 54% |
| Max drawdown during hold | -18% | -73% |
| Average hold duration | 94 days | N/A |
| Sharpe ratio | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Signal frequency | 23% of days | 100% |
The 127% vs 34% comparison needs context. BTC went up a lot over the test period. Random entries still made money — just less, with far more pain. The aligned approach avoided the worst drawdowns because when all three timeframes break down, you're out before the capitulation.
The key insight: alignment acts as a filter. You're not trading more — you're trading less, but in higher-quality setups. 77% of days, the agent says "no alignment, no action." That patience is the edge.
Try It Yourself
Install the Backtest Expert and Crypto Market Data skills. The backtest skill lets you validate any multi-timeframe framework against historical data before deploying it live. Start with BTC — the longest history and most liquid market. The framework works on ETH and major alts, but backtest depth is shorter.
Don't trust the alignment blindly. The 127% average includes some lucky runs during 2020-2021. Look at the worst aligned trades to understand your downside.
One timeframe is an opinion. Three timeframes aligned is a signal.
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