What should you do when the market is downtrend

[tradingpill]

When your mind is focused on the negative side of trading. You will tend to lose sight of the positive aspects that have brought you success in the past. Controlling emotions is extremely important.

It is for this reason that I believe it is better to focus your attention on your own strengths during this downtrend market period. On the other hand, when you are trading well. You should turn your attention to improving what you already do. Doing so will help keep your trading confidence at an appropriate level. Remember, low self-esteem and overconfidence are both detrimental to you.
The Downtrend market is also a good time to look at what you have done and what needs to be improved. Some veteran traders choose the Downtrend market time to rest and travel. And stay out of almost all the so-called “opportunities”. At that time, they will have an objective view, clear and safe opportunity when the Downtrend season is over.

 

[sunar14]

Downtrends are the best time for trading because market sell-offs are often characterized by disorderly moves and irrational behavior, risk aversion which means there are lots of profitable opportunities when price of an asset deviates from its intrinsic value. The downside of this approach is that requires lots of patience.

 

[kuilforex]

saat market sedang downtrad maka yang harus kita lakukan untuk mencapai pofit adalah melakukan sell short

 

[sunar14]

I prefer to steer clear from bearish markets because elevated volatility is a thing that is hard to manage. However during this market regime many profit opportunities arise but you have to exert great control over your emotions because catching falling knifes it's not easy.

 

[Injuu_Amar]

ueah... why you ask this ? when markets is heading down we go sell.

 

[Ricky Rk]

It’s simple when the market follows downtrend, take your entries on the sell side.

 

[Aaron_0]

As a trader has opportunity to open trades on both sides, I try to flow with the market.

 

[Elijah_0]

It’s really risky to trade especially when the market is in downtrend but personally I trade for short time at that time.

 

[erlangtrader]

downtrend? we go sell only

 

[bodHOST]

In order to make wise judgements during a downturn, think about taking a defensive stance when making investments, diversifying your holdings, and reevaluating your long-term financial objectives. In addition, pay attention to risk management and refrain from acting rashly in response to changes in the market.