Consistent profits often come from inaction

—— Holding cash is the highest form of proactive control in trading
In trading, many people have a misconception:
They think the more they do, the more they earn.
Look at a few more indicators, place a few more trades, catch a few more K-lines,
It seems like they are getting closer to profitability.
But once you reach a stable stage, you'll find:
Your profits increasingly come from “doing nothing.”
Inaction does not mean not trading
But not acting recklessly
Taoism speaks of “governing by non-action,”
It’s not about lying flat, nor about passivity.
It’s about:
Following the trend, not forcing, not going against the flow.
In trading terms, that means:
Not forcing trades when the structure is unclear, not trading out of boredom, anxiety, or fear of missing out, not trying to prove you’re smarter than the market.
The market will not give you less of what you should earn;
What shouldn’t be yours, forcing it will only lead to setbacks.
Holding cash is a severely underestimated art
Many people fear holding cash.
Because holding cash means:
Missing out on opportunities, feeling disconnected from the market, watching others make money while doing nothing themselves
But you must understand one thing:
Holding cash is not giving up on opportunities, but preserving control.
In a high-volatility, noisy environment like the crypto market:
Holding cash is respect for risk; holding cash is reverence for cycles; holding cash is preparing for the next high-probability move.
Those who can hold cash long-term are qualified to hold large positions long-term.
Abandon perfection, and trading will start to stabilize
Many losses are not due to technical issues,
But due to obsession.
Wanting to buy at the lowest, sell at the highest, and get every trade right
And the market never rewards “perfectionism.”
Traders who can truly survive long-term