I'm not a breakout trader (the odds typically favor the fade). I don't like the R structure most of the time....although it definitely works for some people. Also, I dabble around the edges, but medium term moves in the large indexes is my primary game. To each his own. My style is a little problematic in this environment...it will change eventually (I think?). For example, after a trigger in the daily STS systems my trading plan is to look for an entry on the 1hr time frame (especially if it's a breakout trade...I don't like playing those and would rather enter on first pullback). That's all good unless there's not an objective pullback on the 1 hour times frame. Historically, I should just be patient and not change a strategy that is proven over time, but it does "feel different" sometimes and leads to self doubt. Part of the game.

In this currency dilution environment, I think I definitely need to accept that sideways in time might be the new pullback. The're just too much capital chasing too few assets and people are panicking in at any sign of weakness.