2026-01-16 17:31:46

The secret to trading is simple—don't give up during periods of market calm. Those who truly make money know how to stay calm and observe.

Even if you're not actively trading at the moment, you should keep your eyes glued to the market movements. What's the benefit of doing this? You'll always be the first to notice the signs of the next opportunity. In other words, using "passive waiting" to proactively improve your chances of bottom-fishing. Once you develop this habit, most of the upward movements can be captured by you.

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BlockDetective

· 13h ago

That's true, but I think most people simply can't do it... Watching the market until the end, their mentality collapses first.

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GasGuzzler

· 13h ago

When the market is flat, it truly tests human nature. Most people can't hold on and end up cutting losses, haha. The market is dead and dull, but I’m still watching the charts. Is this a professional habit? Passive waiting with active action—sounds simple, but actually doing it is really tough. I often get itchy hands. Every time I don’t make a move, I manage to buy at the lowest point; when I do trade, I chase the high. It cracks me up. Sharpening the axe won't delay the work of chopping firewood. I believe in this saying.

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RektButSmiling

· 13h ago

Staring at the screen until my eyes hurt, yet still missing the most critical wave. Sometimes it's really just fate. Wait and wait, by the time the market takes off, I'm already asleep haha. To put it simply, the hard part is the word "calm." Most people can't do it. Passive waiting? I always feel like that's just "passively cutting losses," my friend. The calm period is a test of patience, but I admit my mindset is poor. People who always watch the market will never achieve financial freedom. I've heard this theory a hundred times, but my account is still so modest.

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