Appreciate your view, although I think we're looking at this...

Appreciate your view, although I think we're looking at this with slightly different lenses. And I certainly made no guarantees, nothing is ever guaranteed.
You're spot on that the market's ups and downs can't be predicted daily. But saying no one can predict the market doesn't mean we throw our hands up and call it all a gamble. It's more about playing the long game and seeing the patterns.

Yes, I did hint at buying now as a solid move, but not as a 'sure thing'. What I'm leaning into is the idea that over time the market has shown a tendency to reward those who are patient and invest with a vision. It's not about guaranteeing a return tomorrow but understanding that good investments tend to grow over time.

And about the shorts and longs, yeah, there's no moral high ground. The market needs both to function. However, I have found over time while everyone's playing their own game, there's something off about shorters who spread panic to sway the market. It's one thing to bet on declines, but it's another to actively fuel fear for personal gain. That's what I'm not a fan on and where I feel I need to balance things.