US Stock Market Surges – Is This the Start of a Trend Reversal?

April 9, 2025. Did you see it? The U.S. stock market soared 12% in just one day. I’ve been trading since 2011, and I can’t recall a single session where the Nasdaq gained 12%. Today is undoubtedly a historic day.

Normally, I avoid using words like "surge" or "plunge"—since those are subjective—but today, there’s no dispute. This was a massive surge. Yes, markets often swing based on comments from the U.S. President or the Fed, but a 12% leap? That’s rare and remarkable. Even more surprising, it wasn’t just tech; nearly every sector participated.

Is This Truly a Trend Reversal?

Let’s get to the core question every trader is asking: "Is this surge the beginning of a trend reversal?"

To answer that, you need to define what "trend" means to you. And that, in turn, depends on your investment strategy.

As I wrote in my previous post “The Fundamental Qualities a Trader Must Have”, you must know why you trade before you decide how to trade. Only then can you know what habits and mindsets you need to develop.

A long-term investor and a short-term day trader will never define "trend" the same way. Debating market direction across different timeframes is pointless.

The real question is, “Can I make money based on my strategy?” Not someone else's metrics. The ability to interpret the market through your own lens is what allows you to survive and thrive as a trader.

My Signals, My Standard

I don’t know other people’s strategies. I only know mine. I look for trades with at least 20%–200% potential upside. While today’s rally is welcome, it’s still not enough—according to my system.

The key signal I rely on, based on years of experience, hasn’t triggered yet. I don’t buy based on momentum or headlines. I buy when my well-defined entry conditions are met.

So while this could indeed mark the start of a new bull run, it’s not my time—yet. My scenario only activates when specific technical and psychological patterns align.

What About You?

Now I ask you: how do you read the market today? Not the media, not the YouTube experts—you.

If you believe this marks a trend reversal, is that your own analysis? Or are you reacting to what everyone else is saying?

Now is the time to stay calm. Markets always offer opportunities—but reacting emotionally means you’ll miss them. To become a trader who survives long-term, you must answer this question on your own, without leaning on others.

Also, don’t be discouraged if your stocks didn’t rise today. True traders know: doing nothing until the timing is right can be the best move.

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