You may have heard these two completely opposite investment arguments: one says that technical analysis is just reading charts, and that the big players have long used insider information to profit; the other spends all day chasing so-called inside news, thinking that without intelligence, they can't make money.

But there is a deeper truth—once you place an order, whether buying or selling, you are influencing the market. The actions of thousands of traders add up, ultimately reflected in price movements and trading volume. In other words, candlestick charts and market data are like black boxes, recording all participant operations, emotions, and even psychological battles.

Many people think technical analysis is useless, often because they haven't truly taken the time to study it or are using the wrong approach. Think about it: if we're not in the core circle, how much value is left in the news that reaches our ears?

Real first-hand information is sealed before exposure. Only the source might know, or it is only disclosed to a very few trusted individuals. By the time you see it in group chats, news, or social media, it has already been digested and exploited, and it might even be deliberately released to manipulate the market. If you jump in at this point, you're often several steps late—the last link in the relay race, with a high probability of being caught in a trap.

Instead of wasting energy chasing half-truths and rumors, it's better to listen quietly to what the market is saying. Price and volume never lie—they are the results of everyone voting with real money. Focusing on what you can understand and verify repeatedly is much more reliable and allows you to sleep better at night.

The core value of technical analysis lies precisely here: it doesn't get caught up in whether the news is true or false, but observes how the market ultimately votes with money. Building your own observation system and learning to interpret market signals is far more dependable than chasing rumors everywhere.