Timeframe Conflict
What to do when the short-term setup fights the larger trend.
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Timeframe conflict occurs when one chart suggests a trade in one direction while a larger chart warns against it. For example, a five-minute chart may look bullish while the daily chart is pressing into major supply.
Conflict does not always mean you cannot trade. It means expectations should change. You may reduce size, take profits faster, require stronger confirmation, or skip the setup until the higher-timeframe level is resolved.
The larger timeframe usually controls the bigger move, but the smaller timeframe controls timing. When they disagree, avoid oversized conviction. Let price prove whether the short-term setup can overcome the larger obstacle.