any disadvantage of trading on the 1 minute timeframe?

@melody_nk - 6 months ago - Technical Analysis

My name is Melody, and I am new here; this is my first question: is there anything wrong with trading on the 1 minute timeframe? if yes, what are the disadvantages i should be aware of?

@tiny_ox - 6 months ago

Welcome aboard Melody! if you have a tested strategy that involves a 1 minute time frame then go for it. But personally i switch to the 1 minute time frame only when I am looking to catch a change in trend early.

Using the 1 minute timeframe has the advantage of letting you spot changes early before others using higher time frames do.

One disadvantage of the 1 minute time frame in my experience has been it has a lot of noise and false signals and requires you staring at the screen for long periods of time.

@pierre_r_carosso - 6 months ago

Too many candles on your screen, you also get lots of false signals on the 1-minute chart.