After six years as a trader, the most profound realization is actually 'waiting.' Having traded for over six years, if someone were to ask me what I excel at the most, I would say without hesitation that my strongest skill is 'waiting.'

Some might wonder: shouldn't a trader's core skill be accurate market analysis? However, in reality, market analysis plays a negligible role in the entire trading process. A seasoned trader spends the vast majority of their time 'waiting.'

Amidst the daily market fluctuations, what exactly are we waiting for? To be blunt, we are waiting for the moment when trading advantages reach their peak and become visible in the market. Among the ups and downs of the market, certain signals indicate that buyers are currently in a favorable position, while other signals suggest that sellers have the upper hand. When the market signals favoring buyers significantly outnumber those favoring sellers, the market is likely to tilt towards buyers (and vice versa), and this is our excellent opportunity to enter. The accumulation of these market advantages that we are waiting for is referred to as a 'trading strategy' in trader terminology. A trading strategy generally consists of a combination of multiple conditions that the market must meet. Only when market conditions that align with the trading strategy appear can our chances of winning in the market reach their peak.

In some people's minds, trading means constantly analyzing market conditions, predicting the next market move, and immediately participating. But I believe this is a misunderstanding of the market. The market itself is filled with randomness, and most of the time, market fluctuations are entirely unpredictable. What we need to do is not to try to win in every segment of the market but to decisively enter the market when favorable conditions arise. If trading is likened to hunting, what we must do is not predict the prey's route (which is also difficult to anticipate) but decisively shoot when the prey enters range.

When you walk the path of trading long enough, you will find that the essence of trading ultimately comes down to 'waiting.' Learning to avoid chaotic markets and only entering when you are most confident will naturally elevate your trading skills to a new level.