Frequent losses and margin calls in short-term trading often stem from one key link: insufficient market analysis before placing orders. Today, I share a practical short-term trading methodology that even beginners can quickly grasp.

What is the most reliable basis for short-term trading? It’s the naked K-line trend. Complex technical indicators are not necessary, but understanding K-line movements thoroughly is essential.

Analyzing K-lines is not as complicated as it seems. The focus is on three key points: Can you accurately identify the market’s high and low points? Can you recognize the K-lines formed by pin bars? Where are the lowest and highest points of the entire trend? Mastering these three points means you are already halfway to success. The rest is to use drawing tools to mark these critical levels.

There are only two commonly used drawing methods you need to master:

**Horizontal Lines** — Used to identify resistance and support levels. Find the lowest and highest points in the K-line trend, then draw a horizontal line across these levels. After multiple validations, you’ll notice the market often touches these lines, indicating the levels are accurate. Future trading decisions can be based directly on these lines.

**Trend Lines** — Used to determine whether the trend is upward or downward. The simple and straightforward method: connect two high points (High Point 1 and High Point 2). If the line slopes downward, it indicates a downtrend; connect two low points, and if the line slopes upward, it indicates an uptrend.

Finally, I share a practical tip—how to better control risk: never fully commit all your capital at once. Gradually build positions near your entry target area, and take profits in stages near your profit target. This approach can significantly reduce losses.

I must emphasize again: going all-in is the biggest enemy of trading. Once you go all-in, there’s no room for error. Even a slight market reversal can lead to a margin call.

This methodology is worth studying repeatedly. When used properly, even super short-term trading can achieve a stable win rate.