How many people are tumbling in the waves of the crypto world, only to ask themselves one question—why didn't I learn the rules earlier?

In ten years, I turned 10,000 USD into 9,000,000 USD. There’s no secret information, and I didn’t catch that crazy bull market either; it’s just a clumsy method that I repeatedly verified over 3,000 times.

I treat trading like leveling up in a dungeon, focusing on one thing: while others are dreaming of getting rich overnight, I’m learning how not to lose money. These six insights are what I’ve gained in exchange for cash. Even understanding just one of them can save you tens of thousands of dollars; mastering three already puts you ahead of 90% of retail investors in the market.

**Fast rise, slow fall—it's the market maker building positions**

That rhythm of violent surges followed by gradual declines is usually a shakeout—true experts don’t let go of their chips at this time. Conversely, what does a real top look like? After a volume spike and a sharp rise, it drops straight down—that’s the legendary “lure into the trap,” and there’s no good story afterward.

**Rapid decline, slow rise—it's the market maker unloading**

After a flash crash, if it slowly climbs back, don’t think it’s a chance to scoop up bargains; it’s actually the last round of trap-setting. That phrase “it’s already fallen so much, where else can it go?” has been heard too many times, used specifically to harvest this kind of mentality.

**High volume at high prices, don’t panic; low volume at high prices, that’s when you should run**

High volume indicates opponents are still taking positions, and the game can continue. But if prices rise with no volume at high levels, it’s the prelude to the stage’s curtain call—retail investors are already few.

**A single large volume at the bottom is testing the waters; multiple large volumes mean real entry**

A one-day volume spike might just be a smokescreen, but if the bottom continues to see gentle, sustained volume, it’s probably big funds slowly building positions. At this point, you need to keep your eyes sharp.

**Trading volume is more honest than candlesticks**

In crypto trading, it’s really about popularity—everyone’s interest is reflected in trading volume. Candlesticks are just the result; volume is the thermometer of market sentiment. When volume shrinks to the limit, the market is about to change; conversely, a sudden explosion in volume signals either a climax at the top or the beginning of a collapse.

**The highest realm is called “Nothing”**

When it’s time to be out of the market, just be out; don’t let your fingers itch. When it’s time to act, do so decisively—don’t hesitate. This isn’t about lying flat and wasting days; it’s about absolute control over the market and yourself.

The crypto world is never short of opportunities; what’s lacking are hands that can endure and eyes that see through the situation. Maybe you’re not slow, you’ve just been walking in darkness for too long. The abyss has always been there—I’ve just lit a lamp.