Humans are creatures of habit. Habits are recognizable patterns that are unconsciously repeated over and over. These patterns don't necessarily need to be scrapped altogether, they just need to be reorganized.
It's okay, we've all been there. But the market is not so mysterious as it seems.
First, you need to know that macro events like politics and economic numbers actually are the catalysts that drive the market. Second, you need to know a little bit about intermarket relationship. For example...
Some of the major beneficiaries of Metaverse IMO will be (in the order of importance):
Gaming industry
Adult entertainment industry
Personal development
Man, it's the same approach as getting your ass out when your stop is hit. You can move the stop higher as prices go up, but the bottom line is you need to absolutely play by the rules you've set up for yourself.
Moving average is just that. The average of retarded traders clamoring for a breakout or selloff. It used to work way back in the 90s. Now with all the algos and bots, however, it no longer works. These are just my own opinion, of course.
First, backtest your strategy. Second, come up with rules of engagement. These are "IF, THEN" scenarios. Third, the most important element of trading is risk management. Simply, how much of your capital are you willing to risk in order to make x%?