As Forex traders, especially those focused on intraday or short-term strategies, it’s easy to get caught up in the minute-by-minute price action. However, ignoring the bigger picture—specifically, the supply and demand imbalances on higher timeframes—can be a costly mistake.

Why Higher Timeframe Supply and Demand Matters

Supply and demand zones on weekly, daily, and even 4-hour charts act as major decision points for price. These zones represent areas where large institutional players have previously entered or exited the market, creating strong imbalances that influence future price movements.

  • Buying into a higher timeframe supply zone? You’re likely stepping into a trap where sellers are waiting to push price lower.
  • Selling into a higher timeframe demand zone? You’re fighting against a strong area where buyers are expected to step in.

Ignoring these key levels can lead to taking trades that go against the dominant market structure, increasing the risk of losses.

Real Example: AUDUSD Weekly & Daily Supply Zones

In a recent analysis (as seen in the video example linked in this post), AUDUSD was approaching a major weekly supply zone. This level had previously acted as a strong resistance, leading to a sharp sell-off.

When price retested this zone on the daily chart, it once again rejected lower, confirming the power of this imbalance. Traders who were unaware of this key level may have been caught buying into a zone where institutional sellers were actively offloading positions.

Supply and demand imbalances on higher timeframes dictate market direction. As short-term traders, we must align our strategies with these key levels rather than trade against them. By doing so, we increase our chances of trading with the dominant market flow rather than getting crushed by it.

For a deeper breakdown, check out the video example in this post where we analyze AUDUSD’s reaction to major weekly and daily supply levels.

Key Takeaways for Intraday Traders

  1. Always Check Higher Timeframes – Before taking a trade, look at the weekly and daily charts to identify key supply and demand zones.
  2. Respect the Imbalance – If your intraday buy setup aligns with a higher timeframe demand zone, the trade has a stronger probability. The opposite is true for supply zones.
  3. Wait for Confirmation – Even if price reaches a key zone, you could decide to wait for a rejection before entering.

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