Measuring whether a trade is truly beginner level, the most core standard is only one — learn to hold a vacant position.

As the old saying goes: entering the market with a vacant position, making a living with heavy positions. Many people are obsessed with studying a bunch of indicators, analyzing structures, memorizing trading strategies, and can't tolerate even a hint of market fluctuation. When the K-line moves, they can't help but enter the market, always feeling that every place is an opportunity. But true trading maturity begins precisely with calmly accepting a vacant position and being able to endure loneliness.

The market fluctuates daily, but truly high-confidence, top-tier opportunities worth heavy positions are rare, only a few each year. Trading is essentially a hunt, not aimless chasing everywhere. You can't chase after sheep when you see them, run when you see cattle, or get excited when you see horses. Frequent reckless operations will only be futile and lead to continuous losses. A real hunter only lurks and waits, aiming at high-confidence opportunities, then delivers a fatal blow.

The hardest part of trading has never been the technique.

Technical strategies can be learned in a few months; everyone can grasp the basics. What truly tests patience are two key mental qualities: when there are no opportunities, can you resist impulsiveness; when opportunities arise, do you dare to decisively go all-in.

The former controls greed, determining how little you lose;
the latter gauges your vision, deciding whether you can make big money.

Crossing the mental barrier of the vacant position is the true entry into the world of trading.