A good trading system only solves half of the problem; the real test lies in remaining calm and confident during execution and having a keen sense of timing. Short-term trading is like fighting; the correct strategy can leverage the smallest cost for the greatest gains, while missing the right entry point may wipe out previous efforts.

Entry points need to be chosen precisely. High-quality entry points are usually near key technical support or resistance zones, which can provide a better risk-reward ratio. Breakout tactics are classic: when the price significantly breaks through previous resistance levels or the upper band of the Bollinger Bands, it indicates a potential new upward trend. In this case, go long with a stop loss just below the breakout point — simple and effective.

Rebound tactics target ranging markets and trend retracements: when the price falls back to important support, moving averages, or the bottom of the Bollinger Bands, and a bullish pattern like a hammer candlestick appears, consider entering a position to catch the rebound and profit from the bounce. The stop loss should be placed below the support level. Regardless of the approach, the core principle is to maintain the discipline of "trading on the right side," which means waiting for the price to confirm the direction before acting, rather than guessing and bottom-fishing in the middle of a move.

Order selection can also change the game. During volatile markets, using market orders can lead to slippage and losses. Limit orders are smarter: preset your ideal buy or sell prices, avoid being driven by emotions like chasing the market or panic selling, and keep the execution price within your control.