Reborn in 2012, building a new energy empire

At nine o'clock the next morning, Jiang Haoran walked out of the door of the chain hotel next door and stepped into the cold air of the early morning. His face showed no signs of drunkenness and his eyes were as clear as cold stars.

He took out his phone, opened the futures trading app, and checked the morning market quotes.

The soybean meal 1301 contract is currently priced at 3454 yuan, having recovered all its losses and returned above 3450 yuan.

His holdings: 500 long positions, total account assets exceeding 138 million, and unrealized profit of 120 million.

The asset curve, rising steadily, appears particularly striking and powerful under the rising sun.

Staring at the number, Jiang Haoran smiled with satisfaction.

A calculated act, a precise reverse "test".

He not only dealt with Zhou Mingyu's probing without hurting the other party's feelings, but also subtly drew his own bottom line. In this brief "confrontation," he demonstrated a level of control and depth that far exceeded the other party's expectations.

Zhou Mingyu wanted to see his vision?

That's it.

To remain unmoved by beauty is composure. To refrain from taking advantage of someone in distress is kindness. To not kick someone when they're down is magnanimity.

To turn the tide silently, transforming the opponent's "chess pieces" into an invisible "mirror" reflecting oneself, is the mark of a master strategist.

He put away his phone, a faint, confident smile playing on his lips.

His true battlefield was never in the superficial temptations of wine, women, wealth, and power.

And that battle of capital, which concerns the future and is decided by foresight and will, is now entering its most critical moment as the first rays of dawn break across the sky.

……

In Jiang Haoran's eyes, the trend of the soybean meal 1301 contract over the following week was like unfolding a meticulously crafted battle map.

The price fluctuated more complexly within the large range of 3420-3540.

Unlike the previous sharp rises or deep V-shaped pullbacks, this time the fluctuations are narrower and more frequent, often with several back-and-forth swings of more than ten points within a single day.

Trading volume remained relatively high, but it no longer had the momentum of one-sided volume surges seen in the past. It seems that the bulls and bears have reached a temporary and fragile balance at this point.

Market divergence is widening. Bears believe that technical indicators are severely overbought after continuous gains, and a correction is imminent. Bulls, on the other hand, firmly believe that the fundamental logic of the weather-driven market remains unchanged, and every pullback is a good opportunity to add to their positions.

This divergence is precisely the market condition that Jiang Haoran likes best: high volatility and high liquidity, providing an excellent environment for short-term swing trading.

He was not bound by the dogma of "holding for the long term".

Given a clear trend, the key to maximizing capital efficiency lies in taking advantage of short-term market fluctuations to continuously average down the cost basis and increase the profit margin through buying low and selling high, while also increasing the number of positions.

His operating rhythm became faster and more precise.

When the price surges to the 3480-3490 range in the morning session, touches the short-term resistance line, and a bearish divergence appears on the 15-minute chart, he will not hesitate to reduce a portion of his position, such as 100 or 150 lots, to lock in some profits.

When the price falls back to the support zone of 3450-3470, and the intraday chart shows signs of stabilization and buying pressure begins to increase, he will buy back the positions he previously reduced, or even more, in batches.

His trading strategy is based not only on simple price levels, but also on a combination of changes in order book (large orders supporting or suppressing prices), trading volume near key price levels, and technical patterns in smaller timeframes (such as 5-minute and 15-minute charts).

The trading experience from the previous life and the keen intuition about the market in this life are combined seamlessly.

This operation may seem frequent, but in reality, each entry and exit is supported by strict discipline and clear logic.

The results were amazing.

Over the course of the week, the price of the soybean meal 1301 contract rose slowly from around 3450 at the beginning of the week to around 3480 at the end of the week, with an overall increase of only 30 points, which was quite mild.

But Jiang Haoran's account underwent a dramatic change.

Through more than ten successful intraday swing trades, he continuously "sold high and bought low," rolling over profits. By Friday's close, his total position had quietly increased to 800 lots!

What's even more astonishing is that, through this series of ingenious "T+0" operations, the overall average holding cost of his 800 long positions not only did not rise significantly due to the increase in positions, but was further diluted from about 3364 points to around 3300 points!

His total account equity grew steadily from 138 million to over 200 million yuan this week.

Unrealized profits naturally expand as prices rise and positions increase, but the core growth driver comes from the "excess returns" accumulated from each precise price difference.

Fatty Li was completely dumbfounded.

He tried to imitate Jiang Haoran's short-term trading once or twice, but he either sold too early or bought too high, almost giving back all his previous profits. From then on, he dared not make any moves easily and could only hold on to his core position. He was amazed by the dazzling yet successful trading records in Jiang Haoran's account.

"Brother Hao, how...how did you do that?"

After one class, Fatty Li couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Why do I feel like the market is run by you? It goes up when you want, and it goes down when you want... No, I mean, you always manage to sell a little before it goes up, and buy more after it goes down?"

Jiang Haoran put away his textbook and smiled: "I didn't start the market. I just follow its rhythm as it 'breathes,' taking a breath in or out."

"The key is to understand its breathing rhythm. Don't exhale when it inhales, or you'll choke."

Fatty Li seemed to understand, but the admiration in his eyes was beyond measure.

He knew that the gap between himself and Jiang Haoran was not just in terms of technology, but in their understanding of the rhythm of the entire market—a world of difference.

While the futures market is making great strides, another sector is also steadily progressing.

Professor Wu Weizhen called Jiang Haoran aside after one of his classes.

"How's the preparation for the industry seminar I told you about last time going?" Professor Wu adjusted his glasses, his tone calm but weighty.

"Although you only shared your insights at the second session, 'Manufacturing Upgrading and Capital Integration,' the attendees were all from the business and investment sectors, indicating a high level of expertise."

He paused, looking at Jiang Haoran with scrutiny and expectation in his eyes: "Do you have a clear outline and core points in mind?"

Jiang Haoran stopped and met the professor's gaze frankly: "Professor Wu, I've almost finished sorting it out, and I was just about to find some time to ask you to review it."

"Okay." Professor Wu's face showed a hint of approval. "How about this, you don't have classes tomorrow morning, right? Come to my office at nine o'clock, and we'll discuss it in detail."

"Okay, Professor, I'll be there on time tomorrow." Jiang Haoran replied readily.

He knew that this was not just the last instruction before his speech, but Professor Wu's way of "sharpening" his knife, ensuring that this "knife," making its first appearance on such an important occasion, would be sharp and dazzling enough.

Stepping out of the teaching building, the evening breeze carried a hint of warmth. Jiang Haoran looked up at the setting sun on the horizon, his mind clear, yet also filled with a calm and sharp spirit worthy of a battle.

The rolling numbers in a futures account are the sharp blades used to conquer new territories, already showing their chilling edge thanks to foresight and skill; while the upcoming seminar is an important stage for future industry layout and influence building, requiring profound insights and rigorous presentation.

A blade needs to be sharp, and a stage needs to be stable.

He wanted to hold onto both firmly. And tomorrow's morning discussion with the professor would be the final, and most crucial, tempering and sharpening before he went on stage.