Dow Theory breakdown: Primary, Secondary & Minor trends
Most traders miss this — markets move in 3 layers:
🔴 Primary Trend (1-3 years)
The big picture. Bull or bear. This is where generational wealth gets made or destroyed. Ride it or get wrecked.
🟡 Secondary Trend (3 weeks - 3 months)
Corrections within the primary. Smart money accumulates here. Retail panics. These are your re-entry zones if you know what you're doing.
🟢 Minor Trend (days - weeks)
Noise. Chop. Where most degens lose money chasing pumps. Unless you're scalping with edge, ignore this layer.
The play: Identify the primary. Trade the secondary. Ignore the minor.
Works for $BTC, $ETH, equities, everything. Classic theory, still prints.
Most traders miss this — markets move in 3 layers:
🔴 Primary Trend (1-3 years)
The big picture. Bull or bear. This is where generational wealth gets made or destroyed. Ride it or get wrecked.
🟡 Secondary Trend (3 weeks - 3 months)
Corrections within the primary. Smart money accumulates here. Retail panics. These are your re-entry zones if you know what you're doing.
🟢 Minor Trend (days - weeks)
Noise. Chop. Where most degens lose money chasing pumps. Unless you're scalping with edge, ignore this layer.
The play: Identify the primary. Trade the secondary. Ignore the minor.
Works for $BTC, $ETH, equities, everything. Classic theory, still prints.