2026-01-05 07:31:09

In cryptocurrency trading, all the trends you've seen boil down to two types: trending and consolidating. Trends can be further divided into uptrends and downtrends. Sounds simple, right? But such a simple classification is the very foundation of all technical analysis.

This conclusion is not made up out of thin air. It is summarized from countless charts and numerous practical battles, step by step. Because it is hard-won, most people tend to overlook it. They rush to learn various indicators and complex trading systems, only to get deeper and deeper into trouble. Little do they realize that without understanding the basics, even the most dazzling systems are useless.

Many people know the saying "all levels of trends can be broken down into trends and consolidations," but they only stay at the level of knowing, without truly delving into it. It appears to be a static observation, but if you can transform it into a dynamic, actionable understanding, it results in a qualitative leap.

This leads to the most core principle: any trend of any level, of any type, must eventually complete. In simpler terms — **Trend Completion**.

The beauty of this principle lies in turning those static theories, which are difficult to apply directly, into dynamic tools that can be truly used in practice. Once the foundation is solid, indicators and trading systems are really no big deal. Conversely, if the foundation wobbles, no amount of tools can save you.

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LiquidatedAgain

· 22h ago

Is this another set? What you're saying is correct, but I lost heavily that time because I trusted the lie that "the trend will end perfectly." As a result, I didn't withdraw at the liquidation price. I don't know if the foundation is stable or not, but my liquidation record is very stable. It sounds really absolute, but the truth is... once you go all-in, everything is pointless. In the end, it all turns into a game of leverage ratio and forced liquidation. No matter how nicely you put it, it can't change the fact that I kept adding to my position until I went bankrupt. Hopefully, I can make it back this time... Ah, I got liquidated again.

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GasBankrupter

· 01-05 09:38

That's right, fundamentals are the key. I previously suffered losses because I was tempted by complex systems, but now I think the simpler, the clearer.

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CrossChainBreather

· 01-05 07:59

There's nothing wrong with that; fundamentals are the key. Many people are just greedy, thinking that flashy indicators can make them rich overnight, not realizing they've already been shaken out long ago.

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FrogInTheWell

· 01-05 07:58

That's right, it's this principle. I used to be greedy and learn a bunch of flashy stuff, but I later realized that fundamentals are the true way.

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RektHunter

· 01-05 07:58

It sounds good, but how many people actually use this system on their accounts? Most only realize after they've been trapped.

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Tokenomics911

· 01-05 07:55

Exactly right, the foundation is everything. I used to fall into this trap myself. I would study MACD, Bollinger Bands every day, and end up losing big. People who truly understand it are so straightforward—once the trend is complete, they move on. No need for all those complicated tricks.

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ImpermanentPhilosopher

· 01-05 07:50

Here we go again with this basic rhetoric. Basically, don't make reckless moves, right?

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LiquiditySurfer

· 01-05 07:46

Basically, it's fundamental skills. Yet most people want to skip this step and jump straight into fancy tricks. So, what's the result? Look at those who blow up their entire position—it's not the market they lost to, but their own misunderstood indicators. The phrase "perfect trend" is well said, just like surfing points—no matter how complex the waves, they will eventually come down.

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ProbablyNothing

· 01-05 07:38

That's right, but I just want to ask, how many people can really execute this "simple principle" properly? Most still want to take shortcuts. If the foundation isn't solid, all indicators are just floating clouds. I've seen too many people chase after all kinds of flashy systems, but in the end, they still lose money. This "perfect trend" sounds simple, but actually applying it is a real test of mentality. Trend consolidation is indeed fundamental, but knowing it and doing it are two different things. That's where the difficulty lies. Why is it that everyone knows the importance of a solid foundation, but no one truly takes the time to sit down and focus?

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