The current market sentiment generally shows impatience, anxiety, irritability, and even anger.

Think back, is the market like this in the first half of 2023?

Not really. Even experienced investors have forgotten the crazy bull market from January to May 2021. They have become accustomed to the current market downturn and believe that declines are the norm and increases are only a small probability event.

This is the power of the main force. They can profoundly influence the mentality of investors and even change their concepts.