Highs, lows and the trend

An uptrend makes higher highs and higher lows. A downtrend makes lower highs and lower lows. When neither is true, the market is ranging.

Start every analysis on a higher timeframe (H4 or Daily) to find the direction, then look for entries on a lower timeframe (H1 or M15) in that direction.

Break of structure

When price breaks the last higher low in an uptrend, the trend may be changing. Wait for confirmation instead of guessing tops and bottoms.