I see trading as surfing. You don't need to predict where the waves will come from; the key is to understand their rhythm and get on board when the real wave appears.
Recently, my operations with $XMR, $ZEC, and $CLO follow this logic.
Taking $XMR as an example, it's a fast-paced wave. I follow when the price breaks through key levels, and exit as soon as the momentum wanes the next day. The whole process is smooth, capturing the most coherent segment of the trend.
The situation with $ZEC is the opposite. Looking at a larger timeframe, you can sense that the upward momentum is weakening. When the daily rebound shows little strength, I take a reverse position to short, holding until the next support zone breaks. This is a signal to recognize a tide retreat.
$CLO is the most interesting. It slowly builds a bottom over a long cycle. When the hourly chart suddenly surges with volume, I try to jump on board. Once the trend unfolds, I hold tight without letting go. This hidden undercurrent at the bottom is often overlooked but can produce large waves.
Although the three trades appear different on the surface, their internal logic is the same — wait for the market to form a clear structure, and don't rush to jump in prematurely. Find the true "up wave point" before acting. Then, when the thrust weakens significantly or reaches the target zone, simply take profits.
My trading system is like a surfboard — it helps me avoid deadly risks when I misjudge, and provides a stable pivot point for execution when I see the right direction.
If you're tired of blindly messing around in the market and want to learn how to identify those truly worthwhile waves, we can chat. The greatest joy is finding the feeling of being in sync with the market rhythm.
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pumpamentalist
· 18h ago
Surfing is a perfect metaphor, but there are very few who can actually execute it.
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BuyTheTop
· 01-15 19:05
The surfing analogy is okay, but I think most people tend to fall the hardest when they're chasing the wave.
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NightAirdropper
· 01-15 03:36
The surfing analogy is excellent, much more reliable than those who constantly call trades all day long.
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NoodlesOrTokens
· 01-13 19:34
The surfing metaphor is excellent, much more reliable than those moving average trading strategies.
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ImpermanentLossFan
· 01-13 04:51
The surfing analogy is brilliant, more straightforward than any technical analysis. Basically, it's about riding the trend and not trying to catch the bottom. I used to jump in early all the time and end up getting slapped in the face.
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MidnightSnapHunter
· 01-13 04:50
Surfing is a perfect metaphor, much more reliable than those who shout signals all day long.
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BearMarketGardener
· 01-13 04:50
Surfing is a perfect metaphor, much clearer than those wave theory explanations.
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GasFeeCrier
· 01-13 04:49
Surfing is a perfect metaphor, much more sensible than those who shout signals all day long.
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UnruggableChad
· 01-13 04:48
The surfing metaphor is perfect, but honestly, I think most people can't wait for that wave, always thinking about bottoming out and escaping at the top.
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SchroedingersFrontrun
· 01-13 04:41
The surfing analogy is excellent, but honestly, most people are just flailing around blindly.
I see trading as surfing. You don't need to predict where the waves will come from; the key is to understand their rhythm and get on board when the real wave appears.
Recently, my operations with $XMR, $ZEC, and $CLO follow this logic.
Taking $XMR as an example, it's a fast-paced wave. I follow when the price breaks through key levels, and exit as soon as the momentum wanes the next day. The whole process is smooth, capturing the most coherent segment of the trend.
The situation with $ZEC is the opposite. Looking at a larger timeframe, you can sense that the upward momentum is weakening. When the daily rebound shows little strength, I take a reverse position to short, holding until the next support zone breaks. This is a signal to recognize a tide retreat.
$CLO is the most interesting. It slowly builds a bottom over a long cycle. When the hourly chart suddenly surges with volume, I try to jump on board. Once the trend unfolds, I hold tight without letting go. This hidden undercurrent at the bottom is often overlooked but can produce large waves.
Although the three trades appear different on the surface, their internal logic is the same — wait for the market to form a clear structure, and don't rush to jump in prematurely. Find the true "up wave point" before acting. Then, when the thrust weakens significantly or reaches the target zone, simply take profits.
My trading system is like a surfboard — it helps me avoid deadly risks when I misjudge, and provides a stable pivot point for execution when I see the right direction.
If you're tired of blindly messing around in the market and want to learn how to identify those truly worthwhile waves, we can chat. The greatest joy is finding the feeling of being in sync with the market rhythm.