A basic strategy for 'trend following' that even a beginner can execute

Today, I will share an idea that is most suitable for office workers/beginners: trend trading + wait for confirmation before entering the market.

Core idea:

First, define the trend

It can be simply defined as: when the price stays above key moving averages (such as the 50/100 moving averages) on the 4-hour level, it is considered bullish; conversely, it is bearish.

Do not try to pick bottoms and tops every day, but rather accept 'mid-term profits'.

Only look for positions during corrections

When the trend is upward, wait for the price to retrace to previous highs/support areas + reduced trading volume, then consider entering long.

When the trend is downward, wait for the price to rebound to previous lows/resistance areas + lack of volume in the rise, then consider entering short.

Stop losses are always outside the structure

For long positions, place the stop loss a safe distance below the support level;

For short positions, place the stop loss above the resistance level.

As long as the structure is broken, accept the stop loss, rather than saying 'let's wait a bit longer'.

This strategy has a characteristic: there are not many signals, but the win rate is relatively stable, and it is friendly to psychology.

You don’t need to look at the 1-minute chart every day; just develop the habit of: following the trend + waiting for a pullback + using stop losses.