2026-01-05 23:20:50

Bullish means up, bearish means down — is this really just being a fickle trader?

Many people think this idea is superficial, lacking independent judgment, and a bit like chasing the hype. But if you've truly traded before, you'll understand that this is actually the most practical and vital trading principle. Many effective operational logics are based on this kind of "go with the trend" thinking.

Looking at it from another angle: a coin is falling every day, and you can't see where the bottom is, would you buy in? Most likely not. Because in a downtrend, entering without seeing a clear sign of a bottom is just asking for trouble. The simple truth is, don’t stand at the edge of a cliff for too long.

But if it falls to a certain level and then rebounds for several days, with trading volume and candlestick patterns starting to improve, should you consider: is there a short-term opportunity? This is the practical version of "rising, look for gains."

The same logic applies to futures trading. If a coin was doing well and you judged it could go higher, but suddenly it gets hammered down, breaking the previous upward structure. At this point, you need to calm down and reassess: is it a short-term top? Should you wait for a rebound before shorting? If you stubbornly cling to the "bullish" view, you're bound to suffer losses sooner or later.

The same principle works in reverse: if during a downtrend there's a sudden surge, breaking the previous downward rhythm, you should also think: has a bottom signal appeared? Is it time to look for a long opportunity?

Therefore, "look for declines when falling, look for gains when rising" is not about blindly following the trend, but about dynamically adjusting judgments based on actual market changes. Mastering this mindset is what makes a trader truly adept.

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WalletWhisperer

· 01-08 18:17

That's right, following the trend isn't just copying, it's about survival. Clinging to a single viewpoint is asking for death; you should move with the market's direction. This is the core of trading. Too many people are stubborn. Those who understand this are making a killing, while those who don't are still shouting about cutting losses.

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FlippedSignal

· 01-08 15:07

That's right, this is just reading the market; don't overcomplicate it. The market speaks, we follow along. Is there any problem with that? People who cling to a single view have long been liquidated; that's a painful lesson. If you can't see the bottom clearly, don't buy in. Waiting won't kill you; greed will. When the rebound happens and volume picks up, that's the right time to buy in. Otherwise, you're just catching a knife. Futures are even more extreme; if the structure breaks, you have to change your mind. Those still thinking about counter-trend operations are already gone. It's really just going with the trend, no matter what you call it. If you refuse to admit the bottom during a sharp decline, you'll end up getting slapped in the face—by yourself. This looks simple, but only those who can survive are doing it.

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Rugman_Walking

· 01-05 23:32

Basically, it's about going with the flow; this is the secret to survival. People who stubbornly stick to one viewpoint have long been wiped out. Brilliant, this logic is flawless, but how many people can really do it? When prices fall, everyone is timid; when prices rise, everyone is greedy. The most annoying are those who think they're clever and try to buy the dip—they truly deserve to be cut. It sounds simple, but in practice, it's hellish difficulty. For trend followers, going against the trend means death—it's that simple.

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MetaNomad

· 01-05 23:27

You're right, going with the trend is the way to go, clinging stubbornly to your opinions is really courting disaster. --- But to be honest, most people simply can't do it, and are easily carried away by emotions. --- That's the difference between trend trading and value investing; the former lasts longer. --- It's very practical advice, but executing it is a hundred times harder than theory. --- The key is to have stop-losses and a calm mind; both are indispensable. --- Indeed, I've seen too many people miss rebound opportunities because they couldn't let go. --- Following the trend isn't mindless; it's about strategically following market signals. --- That's what they say, but who can accurately judge when the bottom is reached? --- Looking at candlestick patterns is definitely more reliable than reading news. --- This logic is most likely to be repeatedly exploited in a choppy market, so setting proper stop-losses is essential.

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GigaBrainAnon

· 01-05 23:26

That's a good point, but ultimately it still comes down to execution. Many people understand this principle but just can't do it, getting caught up in emotions and spinning around.

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PseudoIntellectual

· 01-05 23:26

There's nothing wrong with that; going with the flow is the true way to succeed.

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