Let's talk about the matter of holding a flat position. As you walk this trading path for a long time, you will find that learning to hold a flat position may be one of the most subtle and important lessons. After experiencing significant losses, or even making a big profit, it's best to give yourself some time in a flat position to catch your breath and sort your thoughts. This principle sounds plain and ordinary, but truly achieving it tests a person's patience.👀
Beginners in trading often focus all their thoughts on finding that 'perfect' entry point. They always hope to buy at the lowest point and sell at the highest point, as if this way they can take full advantage of the price. But if you think about it, this obsession is often due to a fear of normal market fluctuations, a fear of the shadow of losses, always hoping that once they act, the market will follow their expectations, often setting stop-losses very strictly, as if binding their hands and feet with a thin line. What is the result? The market shakes a little, the stop-loss is triggered, and they get swept out of the market. Over time, entering a position can even become a psychological burden, making people hesitant.
The market will always throw out various temptations, like colorful candies, enticing people to act. But truly skilled individuals can quietly hold a flat position, like a sage standing on the shore, waiting for the moment when the river water is clear and the fish appear. This kind of composure, this courage to choose to wait amidst uncertainty, may be the most precious cultivation in trading.✈️
Therefore, the matter of holding a flat position sounds simple, yet it acts like a mirror reflecting the trader's inner self. It is not just a strategy, but also an understanding of oneself and a respect for the market. Being able to learn to hold a flat position and wait on this path, I think, is likely a sign of a trader's transition from naivety to maturity. Let's encourage each other!