Many people fill their charts with indicators—MACD, KDJ, Bollinger Bands taking turns—and end up being repeatedly proven wrong. In fact, having too many indicators only adds noise, making decision-making more confusing.



My actual trading charts focus on three core tools:

**EMA 30 is the ironclad rule for trend direction**. An upward moving moving average indicates a bullish territory, while a downward moving average indicates a bearish territory. This is not a rigid rule but a reflection of market consensus. Trading within this framework offers clear risk—once the trend direction is confirmed, each pullback becomes a low-risk entry opportunity. Instead of waiting for signals after indicators become dull, it’s better to jump in quickly when the moving average supports the price. In a bull market, this approach allows you to catch the main trend rather than chasing highs and getting trapped.

**Candlestick patterns are signposts for position selection**. Reversal signals like engulfing patterns and Pin Bars are much more direct than stacking indicators. They record the true struggle between buyers and sellers; the pattern itself is a signal.

**Previous highs and lows are support levels you need to draw yourself**. These are market participants’ recognized "psychological walls." Once broken, it often signals the start of a market reversal.

**Entry conditions must be fully met**. Nothing can be missing—like a combination punch—each component has a purpose: trend confirmation (EMA30 direction), proper position (price retracement to key levels), pattern recognition (reversal candlestick), precise entry point (outside the high or low of the reversal candle). If any one is not satisfied, wait for the next opportunity.

When the system gives a signal, don’t hesitate—either follow the rules or wait. Trading is fundamentally a probability game; making money isn’t about winning every trade but about long-term win rate and risk-reward ratio. Simplify tools, standardize processes, execute calmly—these are more decisive for your final account curve than adding ten more indicators.
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ImpermanentLossFanvip
· 18h ago
That's right, piling up indicators really is a dead end. I used to be tortured by this before... Now I stick to EMA30 and candlestick patterns, and my win rate has actually increased quite a bit. Looking at fewer indicators makes my mindset more stable.
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GlueGuyvip
· 18h ago
It's really just a pile of indicators, and in the end, it piles itself in haha. I've seen too many of these.
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SilentObservervip
· 18h ago
That's right, the more indicators piled up, the easier it is to self-contradict. I also learned this lesson the hard way by stepping into this pit, realizing that simplicity is beauty.
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