After years of navigating this market, you will gradually realize a truth: sometimes the smartest decision is to stay put.

Many people believe that your final profit depends on how diligent you are and how frequently you trade. Actually, that's not the case. The real difference-maker is whether you can hold firm when you're uncertain.

New traders often have this common flaw — they can't sit still. Seeing price fluctuations, they want to jump in, afraid of missing a big move. But what happens? Most of the time, the market just consolidates, with no clear direction or logic, purely testing your patience and capital.

The opportunities truly worth investing effort in never appear during chaos. They only surface after the trend becomes clear. You can't rush or force them.

Never develop emotional attachment to any trading asset. When enthusiasm rises, forums are full of stories and analyses flying everywhere. But once the market turns, funds withdraw much faster than emotions. Any small change immediately reveals the true nature.

Participation is okay, but with one prerequisite — you must be able to walk away at any moment. Hesitating for even a second turns you from a participant into a bagholder. This shift often happens in an instant.

Breakouts are not the end point; often, they are just the beginning of acceleration. Once the trend is established, don’t frequently exit due to minor pullbacks. That’s how you risk missing the main move and watching others profit.

Conversely, when prices are being pushed up wildly and market sentiment is fully ignited, that’s when you should be more cautious and consider where the risks lie. Increasing your position at this time? That’s too dangerous.

The most volatile moments are often also the easiest times for a trend reversal. This is a well-known pattern.

Simplifying your trading logic makes execution easier. Complex systems are more prone to errors. When a pullback stabilizes at a key support level, it’s a good time to consider entering. But if the price is wobbling at an important resistance level, it’s better to gradually reduce your position before it’s too late.

In short-term trading, it’s not about who sees the market more accurately, but who maintains a steadier mindset and a more consistent rhythm. When your mindset is chaotic, all technical analysis becomes useless.

No matter the market condition, don’t put all your capital on a single judgment. Start with small positions to test your ideas, then adjust gradually based on actual movements. This isn’t conservatism; it’s leaving yourself a backup plan. You must admit that you might be wrong.

The market is always there, but if your capital is gone, no matter how many opportunities arise, they won’t matter to you. Keep your rhythm steady, take each step solidly, and in the end, time will be on your side.

In the current market, whether you can cut losses, rebound, and get back on track depends entirely on your execution. Adjust your mindset and strategy early, and emerge from the lows sooner.