1H vs 4H Crypto Signals: Which Timeframe Fits Your Life?
The ASI engine publishes signals on two timeframes. They behave differently enough that most people should favour one. Here is how to choose.
How long trades last
A 1H signal lives on the one-hour chart: zones are small, stops are tight, and trades typically resolve within a few hours to a day. A 4H signal has larger zones, wider stops, and usually takes one to three days to reach its targets or stop. The ETH example in the how to read a signal guide was a 1H trade that resolved in five hours.
Fill rates and expiry
Every signal has an entry zone that price must come back to, and a countdown. Zones that are far from the current price fill less often. Measured across the engine's history, setups less than one percent from price filled about three quarters of the time, while setups four to six percent away filled only a quarter of the time. The engine now only publishes 1H setups within three percent of price and 4H setups within four percent, which is why about half of published signals get filled.
Stops and leverage
Tighter 1H stops mean larger positions for the same risk, which means higher effective leverage. That is fine if liquidation stays far beyond the stop. Wider 4H stops mean smaller positions and lower leverage, which many people find easier to hold through noise. The dashboard calculator shows the numbers for both.
Which suits a day job
If you cannot watch a chart during the day, 4H signals are easier to manage: a limit order in the zone, a stop, three take-profit orders, and a check in the evening. 1H signals reward people who can act within the hour on a Telegram alert. Many members follow both and size 1H trades smaller.
Do the win rates differ?
In the public record the two timeframes have performed similarly on the first-target measure, with 4H trades reaching the final target somewhat more often because their targets sit at structural levels that the larger timeframe respects. The current split is visible in the results page, which lists the timeframe for every trade.
A simple rule
- Day job, check charts twice a day: follow 4H, size normally.
- At the screen or on alerts during the day: follow both, size 1H at half.
- New to signals: start with 4H only for a month, then add 1H.
Frequently asked questions
Which timeframe has the higher win rate?
They are close on the first-target measure. The full-target rate has been somewhat higher on 4H because the targets sit at levels the larger timeframe respects. Check the current numbers on the results page rather than relying on a fixed claim.
Can I follow 1H signals from my phone?
Yes, if you get Telegram alerts and can place orders within the hour. The entry zone usually stays valid for a while, but 1H setups can fill and move quickly.
Why are there not more signals per day?
Because the engine only publishes setups scoring 82 or higher that are close enough to price to have a reasonable chance of filling. That filter keeps the win rate where it is.
Educational market analysis, not financial advice. Trading cryptocurrencies involves substantial risk of loss. Past results do not guarantee future results. Figures quoted are from the public ASI Signals journal as of 6 October 2026; a win means the first target was reached.