ZAMA's recent performance has indeed been somewhat frustrating — the upside momentum is weak, and the downside hasn't broken through either. This kind of oscillating consolidation pattern is all too familiar, a textbook market maker wash-out technique. Following the usual rhythm, there will likely be another selling wave later, and then comes the opportunity for a rally.

From a trading perspective, there are two approaches to consider: First, wait for the next selling wave before entering, which keeps risk relatively controlled; Second, set up a small long position at the current level, but be sure to place a stop loss above, so that even if caught in a loss, the damage is limited.

As for short positions, my advice is to avoid them if possible. The downside space is already quite limited, and it's better to bet on it going up instead — after all, from a probability standpoint, the possibility of further significant decline is far lower than a rebound upward. Waiting for clearer breakout signals is much more reliable than blindly taking counter-trend positions.