I never thought I’d say this, but… I’m a swing trader. And the funny thing? I honestly just tried it out on a whim. No grand plan, no secret insider tips, just a simple idea I wanted to test—and it worked.

Here’s how it all went down.

I’ve always been curious about trading, especially stocks that show clear moves over a few days or weeks. So, I decided to experiment with swing trading, a style where you capture the “middle chunk” of a market move. I wasn’t even confident that I’d understand it yet.

I used a simulation trading account—no real money at risk. This was purely a test, a chance to see if my instincts could translate into a workable system. I focused on a few key things:

1. Trend Direction – I looked at moving averages, specifically the 50 SMA and 200 SMA, to see if the trend was up or down.

2. Chart Patterns – I kept an eye out for falling wedges, classic reversal patterns that signal a potential breakout.

3. Momentum – I used RSI to confirm pullbacks. When RSI was below 50, it signaled a low-risk entry zone in an overall uptrend.

Honestly, I just wanted to see what would happen if I combined these simple rules. Then, it happened: the price broke out exactly as the signals suggested. My simulation account lit up with gains. I stared at it, blinking, thinking, Did I just fluke this?

But here’s the thing: it wasn’t entirely luck. The system worked because it combined trend analysis, pattern recognition, and momentum timing. That’s exactly how professional swing traders approach the market. I had stumbled into a real strategy—without even trying too hard.

The biggest lesson? You don’t need to overcomplicate trading. Start with clear rules, test in a simulated environment, and trust the patterns that repeat in the market.

So yes, I can officially say it—I’m a swing trader now. I fluked it the first time, sure. But it’s the start of something real. And the best part? I can keep refining the system, learning from each trade, and building a strategy that actually works in the long run.