Look at the chart: the spread is a bit wider than usual, volume is dropping, moves are sluggish. The market clearly isn't in great shape.
And that's when a dangerous voice kicks in: "Well, at least it's something, better than sitting here doing nothing."
That's Action Bias: trading out of boredom.
Why a thin market costs you more:
Wider spread — you pay more on every single entry
Lower liquidity — the same order size moves price against you harder, slippage increases, you'll see longer wicks on the chart, and a quick spike can knock out your stop
Weaker moves — your target gets hit slower, or not at all, which tempts you to hold onto losses longer than you should
The real skill of a professional: knowing how to wait.
Waiting is a full part of your trading system. If the market isn't giving you a clean signal or real volume, the best trade for today is simple: protect your capital and do nothing.
Even if the day feels boring.
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