Not long ago, I was looking at my trading account in disbelief. I lost $70,000.

The numbers didn't feel real. My confidence shattered. I thought maybe trading wasn't for me...

But then, I came across something so simple, yet so powerful, that it completely changed the way I operate.

It's called the Rally–Base–Drop / Rally–Base–Rally strategy. And I promise you, if you give me 5 minutes, I can teach you exactly how it works.

The Big Secret: Markets Move in Phases

Look at the chart above 👆. You will notice a pattern that repeats over and over in every market:

1. Rally → The price spikes with momentum (buyers are in control).

2. Base → The price stops, moves sideways, and forms small candles (indecision).

3. Drop → The price collapses sharply (sellers take control).

This is not random. These “bases” are where institutions and big money are quietly placing their orders. They do not buy or sell everything at once; they accumulate in these zones.

That's why these zones then act as supply and demand areas:

Supply Zone (Rally → Base → Drop) → The price falls again from here when revisited.

Demand Zone (Drop → Base → Rally) → The price goes up again from here when revisited.

How I Applied It

Once I understood this, I stopped chasing random breakouts and guessing highs or lows. Instead, I did three things:

Step 1: I marked all the clear Rally–Base–Drop and Drop–Base–Rally zones on my charts.

Step 2: I only entered when the price returned to one of these zones.

Step 3: I placed my stop-loss just outside the zone and let the trade play out.

Suddenly, my trading became structured, disciplined, and professional. No more gambling, just pure market logic.

In months, my approach changed. Instead of accumulating losses, I started accumulating gains.

The same strategy that took me 5 minutes to learn was the one that helped me recover my $70,000 loss.

When you understand where the big players buy and sell, you stop fighting with the market and start trading with it.

If you have been struggling like I was, if you have blown accounts, suffered painful losses, or feel like you want to give up, this strategy could be the lifeline you need.