Today's $SNDK short, I wasn't very excited at first, instead I was on guard against a fake drop. Because SNDK had been moving in a grinding pattern before, capable of sweeping both up and down, and many people tend to get carried away by emotions at such times. The real opportunity isn't the first bearish candle, but the moment when the price repeatedly fails to push back up from the highs.

From 2095.20 to 1720.09, this decline delivered on the prior waiting period. It wasn't a smooth ride the whole way either; during the rebound I checked my phone several times and almost wanted to close early. Later I realized the buying was just propping it up without reversing the rhythm, so I held on.

Now this trade is at +859.56% profit, and I'm more concerned with how to defend it going forward. Using an 80/20 batch exit, first protect the cost and profit, then let the market decide the rest. The most dangerous time when making money is getting cocky, especially on shorts—a single pullback can throw off your mindset.

Looking back at this round, patience is more valuable than direction. If there's no signal, just wait; if you miss it, don't force a chase.

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