Many people ask me how I managed to climb out of the quagmire of frequent stop-losses. To be honest, the turning point was when I completely changed my trading mindset.

I've walked the path of short-term high-frequency trading and have also stumbled. With insufficient capital, slow information flow, and not-so-strong technical skills, how can I compete with institutions that have top-tier algorithms and massive funds? This is fundamentally an uneven battlefield. Your stop-loss is often placed in the most textbook-appropriate spot—that's like drawing a map for the big players, who then follow the map to sweep your orders, practically delivering your trades on a silver platter.

How to break the deadlock? The answer is actually quite straightforward: **Abandon the obsession with short-term predictions and shift to trend-following on larger timeframes**.

I have designed a trading system that I never dared to break, with five ironclad rules running through it. Sharing them here in hopes they help you.

**First Trick: Elevate Your Perspective, Focus Only on the Big Direction**

Fluctuations in 15-minute and 1-hour candles are just noise. Don’t be blinded by short-term chaos. Now I only look at daily and weekly charts, combined with trend indicators like MACD. Just ask yourself one question—Is the market bullish or bearish right now? When MACD is above the zero line, I think "bullish." Below the zero line, "bearish." The market doesn’t belong to those who think they’re clever; it belongs to those who can follow the trend.

**Second Trick: Strict Position Control, Protect Capital First**

This might be the most important rule. The maximum capital I allocate for a single position is 30% of my total funds—never exceed it. The remaining 70% is like the main camp of an army, always keeping enough reserve. What’s the benefit? Even if I make several consecutive wrong calls, I won’t blow up my account. This keeps my mindset stable and prevents me from falling into a vicious cycle of emotional trading.

**Third Trick: Calm Ambush, Wait for the Adjustment Opportunity**

Once the big direction is confirmed, the biggest taboo is chasing highs. I patiently wait—wait for what? For a correction. Any upward move in the market will definitely have pullbacks. That’s my entry point. While this approach doesn’t guarantee 100% success, the risk-reward ratio can be very attractive.

**Fourth Trick: Have a Profit-Taking Plan, No Greed or Haste**

Many people want to make more money after earning some, but then the market reverses and they give it all back. My method is to take profits in stages. For example, if a position reaches 50% of the expected profit, I sell half to lock in gains. The rest I hold, letting profits run. This reduces psychological pressure and avoids the dilemma of "to sell or not."

**Fifth Trick: Record and Review Every Trade, Each One Is a Lesson**

I keep detailed records of every entry, stop-loss, and take-profit. I spend time weekly reviewing—what decisions were right, which were wrong, and where I went wrong. Through repeated iteration, your trading system becomes more stable, and your understanding of the market becomes clearer.

It sounds simple, but sticking to it is not easy. However, compared to those who constantly watch minute charts, trade frequently, and suffer endless stop-losses, this method can save you many detours. The market is always there, opportunities are always present. Instead of chasing quick gains, it’s better to cultivate patience and let compound interest work for you.