I've noticed that many traders overlook a very important aspect of trading. When the price breaks a level and then returns to it — that's a retest, and it's an ideal entry point. Honestly, a retest isn't just a technical detail; it's like a magnet for the price.

When I started paying attention to this, trading became easier. Instead of jumping into a trade right at the breakout, I wait for the price to come back. And you know what? It gives much more confidence. On any timeframe — five minutes, an hour, a day — the principle works the same.

Here's what's interesting: a retest is a universal pattern. It doesn't exist only in non-existent formations. Virtually every formation has a retest. Important support and resistance levels act like magnets — they attract the price again and again. And when it reaches this zone a second time, you need to be ready.

Practicing patience for such moments teaches discipline, which is worth its weight in gold in trading. Instead of impulsive entries, you start waiting for a more favorable moment. Yes, a breakout strategy also works, but catching a retest is a completely different level of control over your position. Try it yourself, and you'll notice the difference.