Staring at the K-line chart all day but always getting trapped by the market? I've been there too.

When I first entered the scene, like most people, I studied price movements daily, only to be cut repeatedly. It was only later that I realized that the experts are not looking at the chart the way ordinary traders do.

I have repeatedly verified these 3 signals in practice. Relying on them, I was able to exit 12 hours early and avoid a 20% crash.

**First Trap: Fake Breakout Inducing Trap**

Price breaks through previous high, retail traders see it and rush in, only to be smashed immediately. This is the classic move by the big players.

How to avoid? Very simple—genuine breakouts must be accompanied by volume, at least twice the 3-day average volume, and two consecutive 4-hour K-lines must firmly stay above the resistance level. In December last year, ETH experienced a volume-contraction breakout, and those following the trend lost 15% that day, trapping a lot of retail investors.

**Second Signal: Hidden Accumulation Flaw**

The price seems static, but the big players are secretly adding positions. How to spot it?

Look for two phenomena: long lower shadows + quick rebound on decreasing volume (being knocked down then quickly pulled up), or a sudden volume spike on a horizontal consolidation with a bullish candle. These are signs of initiation.

Practically, check the daily chart for a "Triple Bottom" pattern—support tested multiple times without breaking. Combine this with on-chain data to see if large investors are quietly entering, and you can confirm the signal.

**Third Deadly Signal: Top Warning**

The most terrifying thing is not a fall, but a fall with no warning signs. Remember these two patterns that can save your life:

Hanging Man—long upper shadow, close near the lowest point, indicating bulls have lost strength. Evening Star—a large bullish candle followed by a doji and then a large bearish candle, a classic reversal signal. In November 2023, when BTC hit 38,000, it formed a "Double Top + Evening Star" pattern, and within 7 days, it dropped to 35,000, causing massive losses for long positions.

**The core is just one sentence**

Most people are not lacking in technical skills; no one tells you the real logic behind it. How funds flow, how big players position themselves, when the big players are about to move—these are the key factors that determine rises and falls. By monitoring dark pool data and tracking large orders, I can predict the trend 8 hours in advance.

Don’t waste time on ineffective analysis. Find the right approach, avoid detours, and you can truly make money in this market.