Year-end market stagnation has led to a deadlock, with many traders experiencing the same dilemma. Frequent monitoring and repeated position adjustments often result in the account remaining stagnant, with transaction fees becoming the largest contributor to profits.

This phenomenon reflects the current market characteristics: a lack of clear directional volatility and few trading opportunities. Many people were full of expectations for the Q4 market at the beginning of the year, but as the year-end approaches, the anticipated rebound has yet to materialize.

From a trading psychology perspective, this is precisely a test of patience. Frequent trading often stems from anxiety, but in a stagnant market, the cost of overtrading is greatest. Some traders are beginning to realize that instead of blindly fiddling around, it’s better to adjust their mindset and wait for genuine market opportunities. During periods of market stagnation, controlling risk and reducing trading frequency may actually be a wiser choice.