Why the Market Loves to Trap Traders!!!Bitcoin/TetherOKX:BTCUSDTTheSignalystIf trading ever feels personal, it’s not. The market isn’t hunting you; it’s hunting liquidity. Understanding this single idea changes how you read charts forever. 1️⃣ The Market Moves Toward Liquidity, Not Logic Most traders expect price to move because a pattern is “complete” or a level is “perfect.” In reality, price moves to where orders are sitting. Where is liquidity usually found? - Above obvious highs - Below obvious lows - Around round numbers - Near breakout levels everyone is watching The market goes where the orders are, not where traders hope it goes. 2️⃣ Breakouts Are the Most Common Liquidity Pools When price approaches a clear resistance, traders place: - breakout buys above - stop-losses from shorts just above That creates a liquidity magnet. Price spikes above the level, fills those orders… and often reverses sharply once liquidity is consumed. That’s not manipulation... that’s mechanics. 3️⃣ Traps Reveal Who’s Really in Control A trap happens when price: - breaks a key level - fails to follow through - returns back inside the range This tells you something critical: ➡️ The side that should have won… didn’t. 4️⃣ Professionals Don’t Chase; They Wait Retail traders react to the breakout. Professionals wait for the reaction after the breakout. They ask: - Did price accept above the level? - Did momentum expand or fade? - Did structure shift or snap back? Patience turns traps into opportunities. 📚The Core Lesson The market’s job is not to reward anticipation. It’s to test conviction. Once you stop trading where everyone else enters and start observing who gets trapped, price action becomes clearer, calmer, and more logical. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Always do your own research and manage risk properly. 📚 Stick to your trading plan regarding entries, risk, and management. Good luck! 🍀 All Strategies Are Good; If Managed Properly! ~Richard Nasr