Short-term trading may seem simple, but in reality, you can never win just by speed and luck. Those impulsive operations driven by temporary passion? They often end in losses.

The real difference between profit and loss comes down to four words: trend and execution.

When the market trend is clear and the candlestick direction is obvious, all you need to do is follow it. But when the market is oscillating and the trend is unclear, the smartest choice is to hold back your trading impulses—sometimes not trading for a day is far better than reckless operations.

Many people go bankrupt not because the market is bad, but because their minds are broken. Mistaking sideways consolidation for an 'opportunity,' and normal fluctuations for a 'signal,' results in more mistakes the busier they are, and ultimately more losses. Having survived several major losses, I rely on a single strict principle: first, figure out where the trend is; then decide whether to enter the market.

If you haven't understood the trend, every operation is essentially a gamble of your capital and luck, and there's no talk of rational trading. The market isn't in a hurry to give you answers; it doesn't fear you being slow, only chaos. Only when the trend is confirmed and the rhythm is found will you realize—making money isn't that hard.

It's hard for an individual to turn things around alone. Finding the right direction, mastering the rhythm, and having reliable people around you are essential to sticking through this long-term battle.