Conditions change
Trending, rotational, volatile, and compressed markets reward different tactics. A breakout method can thrive in expansion and fail repeatedly in a range.
Regime awareness begins with breadth, volatility, liquidity, correlation, and leadership.
Adapt without drifting
Adaptation does not mean abandoning rules after a loss. It means identifying which environments the rules were designed for and reducing activity when those conditions are absent.
The strongest decision may be to wait until the strategy and regime match again.
Field-note disclaimer
This article is educational and informational. It does not provide financial, investment, tax, legal, or trading advice.