Many people have this feeling:
"The direction is correct, but I still didn't make money, or even lost money."
There are three common reasons:
1) Entering too early: Not confirmed yet, getting in early, and as a result, getting washed out;
2) Can't hold: Just a slight increase and rushing to take profits, while the real significant trend is taken by others;
3) Temporarily increasing positions: The originally planned position is fine, but upon seeing a floating loss, adding to the position out of emotion, resulting in holding a heavy position.
The solution is not to learn more "indicators," but rather:
Clearly write down: What conditions count as signal confirmation;
Set a "minimum holding time" or target R value for yourself, to avoid running away as soon as you see floating profits;
Prohibit temporary position increases, only add according to the pre-planned strategy.
Correct direction ≠ can make money, execution is the hand that magnifies directional judgment.