$PI This mid-line consolidation clearly signals that buying power has increased significantly. During this period, traders can choose to attack or defend, but for swing traders, it may come as a surprise—getting in is not necessarily the best choice, nor is staying out. Both bullish and bearish traders find it difficult to act, as the market swings up and down, making it hard to respond. The best approach is to remain calm, observe the market, and focus on protecting your principal. The only way to break this stalemate is if large institutional players execute a series of massive sell-offs. When the big players decide to act, they should do so now!