Unclear markets make most traders nervous.
They feel pressure to act, predict, or “find a trade.”
Elite traders do the opposite.
They slow down, reduce activity, and wait for structure to return. Because they understand:
• Confusion is a signal to protect capital
• Clarity is the signal to engage
• Calm decisions survive longer than fast ones
The goal is not to trade in every condition.
The goal is to trade only when conditions are aligned.
That is what makes trading professional —
not emotional.