Some people make trading extremely complicated, afraid of missing an indicator, to the point of filling their screens with all kinds of data. In the end? The more they look, the more confused they become, and the more they lose.

I later realized that trading is actually this simple and straightforward—identify the trend clearly, and don't go against the market.

It's easy to say, but how about doing it? Most people still make the same mistake: when the market is going up, they wonder where the top is; when the market crashes down, they start dreaming of a miracle bottom. What's the worst? When you're making money, it's rare; but when you're losing, it can drag on forever.

The skills you really need are surprisingly simple. When the trend is upward, the bulls have the advantage; when the trend is downward, the bears are the main players. Don't try to predict; just follow the trend. If the direction is right, making money is just a matter of time; if the direction is wrong, no matter how smart you are, you'll have to pay tuition.

"What if I chase the high?"—this is a dilemma many face. But this is the core problem. Trading is never about every single trade being correct, but about capturing a real move when the timing is right. As long as you follow the trend, admit mistakes immediately when wrong, and the cost isn't high; true heavy losses come from stubbornly fighting against the market.

What's even more painful is holding onto profits. Most people get anxious when they see green and run when they see red. Losing positions are held longer and longer, while winning positions rarely last beyond a few K-line candles. Your account seems to be constantly fluctuating, but the balance stubbornly refuses to grow.

To truly grow your account, it’s never about frequent trading. Just a few major trends can determine your annual results. And those few times don’t require some divine operation—just: don’t go against the trend, don’t hold on stubbornly, and don’t rush to bottom-fish.

Trading is hard, not because the method itself is difficult, but because whether you can stay honest and patient during price swings. I’m also exploring this path myself—watching the charts every day, thinking every day, reminding myself daily not to repeat mistakes. In the end, I realize: the market doesn’t reward those who are clever; it only rewards those who can repeatedly do the simple things right.