2025-12-27 06:24:50

Short-term trading does not equal high-frequency trading; it follows the same logic as trend trading — both require waiting for those opportunities with sufficient confidence and strong certainty. As for how to judge certainty and how to react quickly, honestly, it depends on each trader's own experience accumulation.

Take recent BTC as an example. The hourly chart often jumps up and down, with no clear pattern to speak of. If there were a pattern, it would be easy to get hit and bleed. Later, I adjusted the K-line to a 10-minute chart and found the results much better — it allows for more precise capture of sudden oscillation opportunities. Indicator signals are much clearer on this cycle, and reactions are fast enough.

So the key is not how high the trading frequency is, but to find the time cycle that suits you and use the appropriate tools to identify those truly worthwhile points.

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SilentObserver

· 2025-12-30 06:23

This logic is actually about finding the right cycle; everything else is just clouds. The 10-minute chart is indeed much clearer than the hourly chart, saving you from confusion. In short-term trading, it's still about waiting—waiting for the right opportunity before taking action. Frequent trading is actually a trap; as the saying goes—certainty is the key.

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UncleWhale

· 2025-12-29 18:29

Haha, I like this logic. The 10-minute candlestick is indeed a treasure cycle. --- Talking about time cycles again... I'm stuck on this problem right now, it's frustrating. --- Short-term doesn't mean explosive orders. I've heard this many times, but I just can't execute it. --- Wait, the opportunities you mentioned with high certainty... how exactly do you find them? That's the real question. --- The 10-minute chart reacts quickly but also has a lot of noise. How do you filter out false signals? --- Rely on experience accumulation... sounds easy, but losing money is also part of gaining experience. --- I'm also exploring the 10-minute level with BTC this wave. I feel like I spend too little time watching the charts, and I often miss signals. --- "Truly worthwhile points"—this phrase hits hard. Actually, most of the time, there are no such points at all. --- Finding a cycle that suits you means success? Then why am I still losing money? --- Frequency doesn't matter; accuracy does. I understand that, but understanding isn't enough—actually applying it is really difficult.

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GlueGuy

· 2025-12-27 06:54

That's right, I've been operating this way recently as well. The hourly chart is indeed easy to be smashed. The 10-minute cycle is really effective, with much clearer signals. --- You have to figure out the pattern yourself; there are no shortcuts. You just need to go through it a few times. --- The key is still the mindset. Not every fluctuation is worth chasing; waiting for the right opportunity is the right way to make money. --- I agree a bit. Higher frequency doesn't necessarily mean more profit; it can lead to chaotic operations. It's better to be precise. --- The 10-minute chart is indeed more useful than the hourly chart. It responds faster, reducing psychological pressure, and you don't have to watch it every hour. --- No need for unnecessary words. What's suitable for you is the best. There is no one-size-fits-all answer. --- I like this logic. Short-term trading isn't about shooting in the dark; it requires a method.

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MissedAirdropBro

· 2025-12-27 06:54

The 10-minute candlestick strategy is really awesome, I’m using it too, but it’s easy to stay up all night --- That’s right, certainty is the key, no matter how high the frequency is, it’s all useless --- Too many people have been beaten down by the pattern, switching cycles can really save lives --- Finding your own rhythm is the most important, don’t follow the crowd and mess around --- Indicators are clear on small cycles, but I still tend to overtrade... --- Short-term trading is really a game of mindset and rhythm, having quick hands isn’t enough --- I need to try the 10-minute cycle, I’ve been sticking to the 1-hour before --- Experience can’t be copied, you can only pay your tuition and learn slowly --- The worst thing is knowing the pattern is unclear but still trading, that’s how accounts get wiped out

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CommunityWorker

· 2025-12-27 06:54

I have a deep understanding of the matter of finding cycles. The hourly chart is indeed easily smashed, and the 10-minute chart is truly refreshing. Wait, you said the indicator is clear on that cycle? Why do I still often fall into traps... Being confident is key to taking action. There's nothing wrong with that, but execution is extremely difficult.

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StableNomad

· 2025-12-27 06:49

ngl, timeframe hunting is just market PTSD therapy at this point. reminds me of UST in May when everyone kept zooming in looking for "the real signal"—spoiler: there wasn't one. but yeah, 10min charts work till they don't. risk-adjusted returns on micro timeframes are... statistically speaking, a nightmare waiting to happen.

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