There is a particularly interesting phenomenon in the trading market—99% of people are busy making moves, while 1% makes big money by "staying still."

Have you ever wondered why your account is always losing? Open the candlestick chart, your hand hovering over the mouse, wanting to enter the market every few minutes. Chase after rising prices, buy the dip during declines, staring at the screen all day until your eyes hurt. The result? You’ve paid a lot in fees, and your profits have been completely eaten up.

Real professional traders are different. Their profits come from waiting—precise, disciplined waiting. It’s not laziness, but a deep understanding of the market’s rhythm. When it’s time to act, they act; when it’s not, they sit quietly. This may seem simple, but less than 1% can actually do it.

Most retail traders make mistakes so clear they’re hard to ignore: impatiently placing orders before the market is ready; changing their trading rules during live trading; switching strategies after a few losses, preventing a system from maturing; locking in floating profits and missing out on subsequent big moves; being driven by emotions, blindly following rumors.

These behaviors are like a mirror, reflecting all human weaknesses in the market. Greed, fear, impatience, herd mentality—all are present. And what about the few winners? They stand on the opposite side of this mirror. When others lack patience, they can wait. When others can’t stick to rules, they remain disciplined. When others can’t handle drawdowns and cut losses, they endure normal fluctuations.

To achieve consistent profitability, professional traders emphasize the same three bottom lines—three rules to follow. First is strict risk management, never letting a single mistake destroy the account. Second is patience in waiting for signals—don’t compete with the market’s speed, but with its patience. Third is unwavering execution—once rules are set, never change them; when the market gives a signal, act decisively.

These three principles may seem dull, but countless trading experts have proven through practice that this is the only path from loss to stable profit. The market is always there, opportunities are always present. It’s not about how fast you react, but whether you can stay rational and disciplined in front of the market.