In 2017, I only had 2,000 yuan when I entered the circle, and now my account has grown to over 4 million. Over these 8 years, I have experienced liquidations, large drawdowns, staying up all night watching the market, mental breakdowns, stepping into countless pits, and paying countless tuition fees.
Gradually, I have summarized six ironclad trading rules. Understanding each one thoroughly can help you lose at least ten thousand yuan less; mastering three of them can help you avoid over 90% of market traps.
**Rule 1: Don't rush to close positions during rapid rises and slow declines**
This kind of movement is often not a top signal, but rather the market maker quietly accumulating positions. Be especially cautious of situations where there is a sudden sell-off after a volume surge—those are the real signals of harvesting.
**Rule 2: Never bottom-fish during sharp declines and slow recoveries**
Weak rebounds after a sharp drop are usually just a prelude to distribution. Don't be fooled by the illusion of "it won't fall further"; the market is best at harvesting those who hold onto hope.
**Rule 3: High volume at high levels isn't necessarily dangerous; lack of volume is the real trouble**
Trading volume indicates that both bulls and bears are still battling, and the market still has vitality. Conversely, high levels with no volume mean the main players have quietly withdrawn, leaving only empty air.
**Rule 4: Be calm even when volume appears at the bottom; focus on sustainability**
A single day's huge volume doesn't mean a reversal has started, but if several consecutive days show volume, especially after a period of consolidation, that is a true sign of building a position.
**Rule 5: Candlestick patterns are just appearances; trading volume is the real indicator**
Price reflects market sentiment, but only by truly understanding the logic behind volume can you see through the market.
**Rule 6: The highest realm is "nothing"**
Without attachments, you can hold positions in the absence of opportunities and wait; without greed, you have the courage to take profits timely during lucrative moments; without fear, you dare to enter decisively at critical moments. In short, controlling emotions is much more difficult than learning to read trends.
Over 2920 days, from following the crowd to now calmly handling market fluctuations, my biggest realization is: the people who make money are never the smartest, but those who understand patience and waiting best.
You're not lacking opportunities; you're lacking a clear direction. In this market, going solo is hard to go far. If you lack quality information channels, it's better to communicate more and learn more, so you can avoid many detours.
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HodlKumamon
· 4h ago
2000 bucks turned into 4 million... Just thinking about it makes me want to recalculate the compound growth rate. This data is too outrageous to be statistically meaningful.
Wait, that "nothingness" realm in item six, I find it particularly healing... I deeply agree that only without greed can one take profits, but unfortunately most people can't do it.
Among the six iron laws, the issue of whether to increase volume or not is indeed easy to fall into traps. It’s more reliable to look at it in conjunction with historical data.
Honestly, the 8 years and 2920 days is a very detailed number. Every lesson of each day is in the account.
Hugs to all the friends still exploring. Waiting and patience are a hundred times harder than watching trends.
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This analysis still has some value, but it feels like it’s missing a historical benchmark... How many times has the same pattern appeared in the past?
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The most heartbreaking thing is "lack of a clear direction." This isn’t about money, it’s about the confusion of mindset.
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Starting with 2000 bucks... Wow, I just realized I might have missed the best compounding moment right when I entered the circle.
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NFT_Therapy_Group
· 01-17 06:57
Honestly, hearing that 8 years turned 200 times is incredible, but those pitfalls really hurt... The worst is the sudden drop followed by a slow rise; I really get cut every time.
But, the last word "None" is the ultimate. Few people can truly go all in and wait patiently. I’m still that greedy guy who wants to buy the dip whenever I see a bearish trend.
The key is to change your personality; this is much harder than reading K-line charts.
It's really just a game of patience, and patience is the hardest part.
Making money is not that easy. I feel most people just lack that kind of resolve.
These rules are not wrong, but how many actually follow them? Uh... only a handful.
Going solo really doesn’t get you far, but you also need to be careful in discerning market information.
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GateUser-afe07a92
· 01-17 06:47
Turning 2000 into 4 million sounds unbelievable, but upon closer inspection, these ironclad rules actually have some substance... It just feels like many people know these principles, but when it comes to critical moments, they still tend to get confused. That's just how I feel.
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TokenAlchemist
· 01-17 06:46
ngl the volume thesis here is actually decoding some real market microstructure... but framing it as "iron laws" is kinda funny when liquidity cascades don't follow retail playbooks lol
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GateUser-74b10196
· 01-17 06:45
Listening to 2,000 to 4 million sounds great, but I really got scared during the all-night market watching session. However, these six points really hit home, especially the one about "nothing"... It's easy to say but extremely hard to do.
In 2017, I only had 2,000 yuan when I entered the circle, and now my account has grown to over 4 million. Over these 8 years, I have experienced liquidations, large drawdowns, staying up all night watching the market, mental breakdowns, stepping into countless pits, and paying countless tuition fees.
Gradually, I have summarized six ironclad trading rules. Understanding each one thoroughly can help you lose at least ten thousand yuan less; mastering three of them can help you avoid over 90% of market traps.
**Rule 1: Don't rush to close positions during rapid rises and slow declines**
This kind of movement is often not a top signal, but rather the market maker quietly accumulating positions. Be especially cautious of situations where there is a sudden sell-off after a volume surge—those are the real signals of harvesting.
**Rule 2: Never bottom-fish during sharp declines and slow recoveries**
Weak rebounds after a sharp drop are usually just a prelude to distribution. Don't be fooled by the illusion of "it won't fall further"; the market is best at harvesting those who hold onto hope.
**Rule 3: High volume at high levels isn't necessarily dangerous; lack of volume is the real trouble**
Trading volume indicates that both bulls and bears are still battling, and the market still has vitality. Conversely, high levels with no volume mean the main players have quietly withdrawn, leaving only empty air.
**Rule 4: Be calm even when volume appears at the bottom; focus on sustainability**
A single day's huge volume doesn't mean a reversal has started, but if several consecutive days show volume, especially after a period of consolidation, that is a true sign of building a position.
**Rule 5: Candlestick patterns are just appearances; trading volume is the real indicator**
Price reflects market sentiment, but only by truly understanding the logic behind volume can you see through the market.
**Rule 6: The highest realm is "nothing"**
Without attachments, you can hold positions in the absence of opportunities and wait; without greed, you have the courage to take profits timely during lucrative moments; without fear, you dare to enter decisively at critical moments. In short, controlling emotions is much more difficult than learning to read trends.
Over 2920 days, from following the crowd to now calmly handling market fluctuations, my biggest realization is: the people who make money are never the smartest, but those who understand patience and waiting best.
You're not lacking opportunities; you're lacking a clear direction. In this market, going solo is hard to go far. If you lack quality information channels, it's better to communicate more and learn more, so you can avoid many detours.