That depends on the type of trader you are. If you are a daily trader, then you must use a short time frame to catch small trends on Forex. If you are a swing trader, you must use a larger time frame, to get the best swing on Forex. but if my time frame most often used for swing traders is the 1 hour chart, 4 hour chart, and even the daily chart. Intermediate Term 1 hour is a good time if you want to continue trading for 1-2 days. This provides a good opportunity for this type of trading and allows you to trade in return for good risk. /