Don't be fooled by $SOL's smooth ride now; it was quite a grind in the beginning. From an entry price of 74.15 to the current price of 77.01, this trade has reached +361.3%. It wasn't driven by impulse, but by taking an extra look at an uncomfortable position.

When SOL was trading sideways earlier, many thought it was too slow. I thought the slowness had its own meaning—especially since it didn't break apart after several downward tests. That showed the level wasn't merely weak, but rather gathering strength.

What truly made me decide to hold on was that it didn't get immediately pushed back after the breakout. I've lost many times before, and I know the most dangerous times are when everyone thinks they see the pattern. So this time, I didn't rush to scale up.

Now, I'll follow the intraday rhythm—first defend the profits, and keep the stop-loss not too far away. It's fine if I miss the subsequent acceleration; trading isn't about chasing excitement. I'll act again when the next clear opportunity appears.

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