Shares of digital advertising platform The Trade Desk (TTD -0.29%) have once again soared higher on investor optimism. The last five years have been epic, delivering longtime shareholders a more than 300% return. But since the aftermath of the pandemic, The Trade Desk stock has been stuck in volatile but mostly sideways price action.Blame a sky-high valuation for this performance the last few years. However, if recent history is any guide, just a bit of patience could be rewarded.2024 starts with a bangThe ...