I am very sure that if many traders are asked this question, their answers will not be the same because the perfect trading method is different for different traders. The path to becoming a successful trader involves creating your own trading method and understanding the things to look out for. Sometimes the things to lookout for, may be what has been pointed out generally or maybe something that you personally discovered from consistently observing the charts and trading the market for a long time. One method is not perfect for every trader.