The day before yesterday, ZEC's market trend provided a very meaningful reference case.

Starting from 11 a.m., ZEC showed clear signs of a downtrend around the 480 level. At that time, I wasn't expecting to make much profit; I simply entered short positions strictly according to the trading system's rules. By the afternoon, the market indeed became more volatile, with several large bearish candles rapidly pushing the price down.

The entire operation was actually quite straightforward: identify signals → execute strictly → stick to discipline. Most importantly, around 4 p.m., the trend had become very clear, and the market continued to decline. Without hesitation, I took profits and closed the position. In this wave of market movement, ZEC eventually broke below 400, and the position was successfully exited.

You'll find that such opportunities appear in the market every day, but very few people can truly seize them. Most traders' problems are not due to an inability to read the market, but rather their mindset—always waiting a little longer, and missing the best exit window. Some hold on to their positions tighter and tighter, ultimately increasing losses and even giving back the profits they initially had.

The most testing aspect of trading, frankly, is execution. It's not about how accurately you can read the market, but whether you can act decisively when the signal appears. Waiting until you understand the position before taking action is not enough; when the signal comes, you must dare to follow. It sounds simple, but it's difficult to do—yet this is the foundation of stable profits. Only by steady and disciplined execution can you survive longer and earn consistently in the market.