Over time, you'll realize that those who can stay in the market long-term are usually not the most aggressive traders, but those who understand how to control the pace better.

Many people enter this market thinking that making money depends on indicators, news, or luck. Only after a long time do they realize that the outcomes are often determined by other factors.

Many have experienced similar situations: their accounts show good profits at one point, but a single emotional trade quickly wipes out all previous gains. Capital accumulation takes time, and a single misjudgment can erase previous achievements.

The importance of principal is something many only realize after experiencing several obvious fluctuations. Once the funds are significantly depleted, it becomes difficult to recover. Therefore, in trading, risk control is often more important than pursuing higher returns.

Many losses are not caused by the market itself but by emotional-driven actions. Normally, we compare prices and quality when buying an ordinary product, but in trading, decisions are often made in a very short time. After a series of losses, emotions tend to influence judgment more, and the frequency of trades increases.

Long-term stable traders usually plan their pace in advance. Before entering the market, they set several key levels: where to exit if the market doesn't meet expectations; where to gradually lock in profits if the trend moves favorably. This approach isn't about predicting the market but about giving clear boundaries to operations.

This market doesn't present opportunities every day. Often, patience is more important than frequent trading. Missing a certain trend won't have a big impact, but continuous impulsive trades can cause significant fluctuations in the account.

Once, a friend experienced a tough period when he first started trading. His initial capital suffered a large drawdown in a short time. Later, he adjusted his approach, reduced the number of trades, and strictly controlled risk on each one. His account recovery was slow, but his overall state gradually stabilized.

Looking back after a few years, he feels that experience was very valuable. It was after that period that he gradually developed his own rhythm and placed more emphasis on position sizing and risk management.

In this market, some focus on every fluctuation, while others pay more attention to the overall rhythm. When the trend is clear, they hold; when opportunities are not obvious, they choose to wait and see.