As one of his peers noted, Brian Shannon is “one of the best indie traders in the business,” and about one‑third of the traders featured in “The StockTwits Edge” point to Shannon as a mentor who had the biggest impact on their careers.

: Intraday charts (30, 15, or 5-minute) determine precise entry and exit points.

: Avoid buying dips; execute short sales on weak relief rallies. 3. Achieving Timeframe Continuity Amazon.com: Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes

: Sideways movement where smart money builds positions. Markup : Sustained uptrend.

Shannon argues that the most explosive and reliable moves occur when multiple groups of market participants—from scalpers on 1-minute charts to institutional "big money" on daily charts—are all in agreement. Confirmation over Contradiction

Buy when the stock breaks out of the consolidation pattern, preferably when the 5-minute price crosses above the VWAP.

Shannon recommends anchoring VWAP to several key points:

If the Intermediate timeframe is making higher highs, and the Short timeframe pulls back to support on low volume, Shannon identifies this as a .

The higher timeframe serves as the anchor for all trading decisions. It tells you the overall direction of the market. Determine the primary trend (bullish or bearish). Typical Timeframes: Daily (D) or Weekly (W) charts.

Look for a clear, established trend (e.g., price above a rising 200-day Moving Average). 2. The Intermediate Timeframe (ITF): Setting the Scene

This is your anchor. This chart tells you the "weather." Are we in a bull market or a bear market?

for trends. Guilty until proven innocent for counter‑trend trades.

: Short sell rallies, buy put options, or stay in cash. 3. Selecting Your Timeframes: The Rule of Three