The market is there, but your account and your mind might not be keeping up.

Recent trades have indeed been disappointing. Being hesitant when it’s time to cut losses, being greedy when it’s time to take profits—every time, I’m a step too slow. After several consecutive mistakes, I’ve decided to pause my trading and rest until mid-January.

Today, I want to share some honest thoughts with everyone. No talk about candlestick patterns, no preaching of those well-known principles—just my real feelings over this period.

**Why choose to stop proactively?**

Admitting recent trading failures isn’t shameful. In fact, it’s a responsible attitude. In this 24-hour rotating market, most people lose money not because they missed opportunities, but because they can’t control themselves and insist on trading when they shouldn’t.

I’ve realized the problem isn’t the market; it’s myself. Maybe overtrading has exhausted my mind, maybe too much noise has interfered with my judgment, or perhaps my entire trading logic needs a thorough reorganization.

Pushing through and continuing to trade at this point will only lead to bigger losses. True experts know when to squat down and when to charge forward.

**What exactly should I do during this pause?**

Pausing isn’t about lying flat or giving up. It’s about giving myself a buffer period to focus on a few important tasks:

First, review my trading system thoroughly. Is the problem with the strategy itself, or is it a matter of execution going off course? Some strategies are effective, but once market conditions change, adjustments are necessary. Sometimes, you think the strategy isn’t working, but in reality, it’s just not adapted to the new market rhythm.

Second, clear my mind. There’s too much market information, and overload can become a distraction. During this break, I’ll check if I’ve missed any cognitive blind spots.

This isn’t avoidance; it’s to ensure I come back in a better state.