Many traders stay locked into positions long after the setup breaks—and honestly, that's fighting against the market, not with it.

Clinging to a thesis when the price action contradicts it? That's emotion, not analysis.

Here's the thing about downtrends: they usually work beautifully on the way down. The momentum is there, the structure is there, everything clicks. But reversals don't happen overnight. When a trend starts to lose steam, you need to see it actually *hold* at key levels before committing fresh capital or doubling down.

The smart play isn't about being first—it's about being right. That means waiting for confirmation. Watch if support holds. See if buyers actually show up at the bounce. Let the market prove itself instead of proving yourself.

Position management matters more than being early. Sometimes the best trade is the one you skip.