Struggling to read market trends correctly

[jinwatkins]

Sometimes I feel like I can spot a trend, but then it reverses right when I enter the trade. It’s frustrating and makes me second-guess my analysis every time. I’ve been reading about different ways to measure market momentum, but I’m not sure which ones actually work in real trading, not just in theory. Can anyone share a practical way to confirm when a trend really has strength behind it?

[FoddyJin]

I totally get that frustration. A solid approach is to use a momentum oscillator to help confirm what your eyes see on the chart. It’s designed to show how fast prices are changing, which gives you insight into whether a trend is truly strong or losing steam. The good thing about it is that it reacts quickly to shifts in momentum, helping you avoid false breakouts or late entries. Once you start combining it with other simple tools like moving averages, it becomes a lot easier to spot reliable setups. It really changed how I approach my trades.