Why does it drop when I buy and rise when I sell? Is the market targeting me?

Brothers, do you always feel like the market is working against us? The moment you hit 'buy', a red candle appears; if you short, the market starts to soar. What is going on? Let's dig into it together, don't wait until the market gives you a black eye before you realize!

1. Don't doubt it, you are not cursed

Stop thinking that you have bad luck; in fact, this is a common problem for most retail investors. We retail investors love to crowd around obvious price points. The smart big funds see this and think, 'Hey, free liquidity coming our way!' So, it’s not that the market is targeting you alone.

2. The tragedy of 'arriving late'

You see the price breakout and the trend looks super strong, and you excitedly rush in. But you don’t know that this breakout is actually nearing its end. It's like arriving at a party just as it’s about to wrap up, while the prices have already started to drop.

3. The 'little thoughts' of the big players

The big players are just waiting for us to enter. Once you buy in, they might be thinking, 'Oh, the opportunity is here!' Then they flip it around and trigger your stop-loss. At this point, they might even say, 'Have a nice day!' But we are probably cursing under our breath.

4. Emotional trading is just giving money away

Trading driven by fear, fear of missing out (FOMO), and revenge trading—these emotions, when heightened, are like sweet music to those big players (whales). You might think you’re quick on the draw, but in the eyes of the market, you’re just handing out money for free.

In summary:

We need to plan our trading strategies in advance and avoid impulsiveness. Wait for confirmation signals before entering. If you feel like the market is against you, take a moment to calm down; it’s very likely that your moves have been 'seen through' by the market, and they are betting against you. We can’t be the market's 'ATM' anymore!