People always talk about "buying the dip," but here's the reality check: sitting at the bottom isn't always the safe haven traders think it is.

When price action consolidates at low levels, you're essentially caught in a pressure cooker. Support below might crack. Resistance above keeps pushing down. That's the squeeze from both directions—and it can liquidate positions faster than you'd expect.

The real move? Wait for confirmation. Bottom formations need volume, momentum, and a clean break before you go all in. Otherwise, you're just hoping the floor holds while the ceiling drops.