Honestly, the question of what a trend is is one of the oldest dilemmas in trading. I have asked myself this question for many years, and it seems I am not alone.

It has always seemed amusing to me when people try to explain a trend through general definitions. Like "a general movement that develops toward an unclear goal" — it sounds nice, but is completely useless for trading. We need something more concrete.

In the Yin-Yang theory, there is a more precise approach. After a true Yang, there is an upward trend; after a true Yin, a downward trend. This is a working definition, not vague philosophical musings. Most traders, when they talk about a trend, simply follow the movement without understanding its essence. They catch the tail of the trend, not knowing where it started.

When ideas about this approach began to spread, there was a lot of criticism. People attack new ideas just like that, even if they make sense. It's a strange trait — criticizing first, understanding later. If you have real objections, state them specifically. But just saying it doesn't work is not an argument.

The key point is anticipation. You need to wait for a true signal, not chase every movement. That’s the essence of proper trend trading. Don’t rush, don’t panic, just wait for confirmation. It’s much more difficult than it seems.