Trading in ultra-short-term is the easiest way to fall into traps. I’ve also stepped on many mines myself, but gradually I’ve figured out some tricks.

First of all, you must understand that **holding a position with no trades is also a form of operation**. Many people can’t sit still and insist on full positions, resulting in frequent cuts. In fact, those who learn to wait and understand the importance of holding cash are the true advanced players.

Before entering a trade, you must be clear about one point: **Trade only within a certainty-based mode**. Do not touch ambiguous market signals no matter how tempting they are. Also, follow the trend and focus on the core stocks of the hottest sectors—such as recent popular targets like XAU, RDNT, COW—rather than betting on obscure ones.

Watching the market and reviewing your trades are your two hands; both are indispensable. Many people only focus on trading during the session and never review seriously, which prevents them from leveling up. The essence of ultra-short-term trading is **act only when there’s an unexpected move, and avoid when the outcome is uncertain**. When the market weakens, be ruthless—stop loss when needed, and don’t hesitate or be indecisive.

Later on, you’ll find that technical analysis is actually secondary. **The real challenge is in cultivating your mindset and knowing when to let go**—many times, the technical signals have already lit up the stop-profit and stop-loss lights, but greed and obsession cause you to miss the best exit points. At this stage, mechanical execution becomes especially important: cut losses quickly, let profits run, and simply and boldly ride the trend northward. Managing drawdowns is the hardest part; in the end, it all comes down to mental strength.