The key high-level level I was watching finally gave the answer today. This $GUA move isn’t just a simple pullback—after the attempt to push higher failed, the shorts began to take over. The farther it goes, the more clearly you can see the continuity of the sell orders.

Back then, I wasn’t focused on a single candlestick, but on the repeated push-ups around 1.31292 that still didn’t manage to produce a valid breakout. A lot of people still thought it would keep going higher, but the key point was right here: once the price couldn’t push up and the support/backup for bids weakened, the order book started moving against expectations. Changes had already shown up before the signal appeared, so the short position didn’t hesitate for too long.

Now at 0.05295, this trade’s return is +951.81%. Once the room for volatility opened up, the move extended clearly. The most comfortable part is that the annoying consolidation I had to grind through wasn’t for nothing—once the direction was confirmed, profits were released quickly.

There’s no need to get carried away here. If you’re holding a heavy position, you can take profit in batches using an 80/20 approach. For the remaining portion, keep a protective level in place and continue watching for follow-through. After you’re in profit, the thing you should fear most is greed—one quick pullback can easily throw off your rhythm.

If you missed it, don’t worry, and don’t chase the trade. Wait for the next opportunity, and wait for the market to offer a more comfortable position.

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