Having been in the crypto market for so many years, I've seen too many people blinded by the dream of "one-time reversal." Everyone knows there are risks, but greed and luck always come faster than rationality.

From starting with 150,000 in 2018 to now, I’ve never relied on insider information, nor do I follow the herd to call trades. I use a set of methods that seem simple but are actually very effective—relying on volume-price relationships and market psychology to make decisions. Over these nine years, I’ve experienced the despair of liquidation, the panic of retracements, and the thrill of staying up late watching the charts. All these lessons have been distilled into six trading rules.

**Don’t rush to run during rapid rises and slow declines.** This kind of movement is often not the top; it may actually be the market maker quietly accumulating. What you should really be cautious of is a sudden dump after a volume-driven rally—that’s a sign of harvesting.

**Be cautious of a slow rebound after a quick drop.** The market loves to set traps after a sharp decline, and the thought of "it’s already fallen enough" is the easiest way to get caught. Overconfident traders often suffer the biggest losses.

**High trading volume at a high level is not scary; lack of volume is dangerous.** Volume indicates that buyers and sellers are still fighting. Once volume shrinks, it means the main players have already exited, leaving retail investors to fight among themselves.

**Don’t blindly enter at the bottom even if there’s volume.** Observe whether the volume can be sustained; a sudden spike in volume on a single day is just noise. The key is whether continuous trading volume can build up during consolidation—that’s a true sign of accumulation.

**Candlestick patterns are just appearances; volume reveals the truth.** Price reflects emotional fluctuations, but the real battle between bulls and bears is judged by changes in volume. Understanding volume means understanding the market’s true temperament.

**The highest level of trading is learning to let go.** Letting go of obsessions allows you to hold an empty position and wait for opportunities; overcoming greed helps you take profits in time; conquering fear gives you the courage to cut losses decisively. Controlling your mind is a hundred times harder than predicting the market.

From a rash novice to a patient participant, these over 3,000 days and nights have taught me: the one who makes money is never the fastest responder, but the one with the most stable mindset.