Hey Traders,
On Friday, I showed you how the market’s been stuck between two key trendlines — and how, if you had those lines on your chart, none of this sideways chop should’ve surprised you.
I ended that note by saying:
“If you haven’t already started trading this way — I’ll show you the subtle mindset shift that needs to happen before it feels second nature.”
Let’s talk about that.
But First, Let’s Address Today’s Rally
The market’s up big today — and the headlines are already telling you why.
“Trump announces new trade deal with China…”
“Tariffs reduced…”
“Markets surge…”
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again:
News can make the market go up… but it can’t usually make it stay up.
We’ve seen plenty of big green candles before — and more often than not, they run right into resistance and roll over.
Could this be different? Maybe.
But I’m not here to make predictions.
I’m here to play the odds.
Why Some Traders Are Still Hesitating
Now here’s the part that matters:
Even if you see what the market is doing — even if you understand the trendlines — a lot of traders still hesitate to act.
Why?
Because they haven’t made the mental shift yet.
They still want confirmation. Certainty. A signal that screams “YES! THIS IS IT!”
But that’s not how this works.
Trading Is About Structure — Not Certainty
You’ll never get rid of the uncertainty in trading. Little secret: Even I still get it wrong from time to time at this stage in my trading career.
But you can learn to work with it — by following the structure.
When I take a trade, I’m not doing it because I “know” what the market’s going to do.
I’m doing it because the odds are in my favor. Because I’ve seen the same patterns play out time and time again over the past few decades.
And when the odds are in your favor — and you’ve got a strategy that builds in cushion, time, and structure — you don’t need to be right every time.
You just need to play your edge.
Not Sure Yet? Start With Paper
If this still feels scary — if you’re still unsure about trusting something as “invisible” as a trendline — then start by paper trading.
Most platforms offer it, and it’s the best way to prove to yourself that this stuff works without risking real cash.
Set up a few paper trades using the trendline setups we’ve been talking about.
Then watch what happens when price hits the 50-day. The 200-day.
You’ll start to see it.
And once you see it?
You’ll stop guessing. You’ll stop hesitating. And you’ll start trading with structure — even when the market looks like a mess.
Trade well,
Jack Carter
P.S. Have you seen this green diamond strategy everyone’s talking about?
