It sounds exaggerated to turn 10,000 U into 140,000 U in half a year? Actually, there's nothing mysterious about it; it's just treating trading as a craft—monitoring the market daily, analyzing K-line trends, and understanding the capital routines. Today, I’ll share six core insights that I keep in my back pocket. Mastering at least one of them can help you avoid several losses.

**Fast rises and slow falls are mostly a washout**

When the price suddenly surges upward, but the pullback is soft and sluggish, don’t rush to cut your position. This is often a tactic used by the main players to scare retail investors and collect chips. When the top is truly reached, the rhythm reverses: a sudden volume spike at high levels followed by a straight plunge, leaving you no time to react.

**Weak rebounds after a sharp decline are traps**

If the price drops aggressively and the rebound is weak, it indicates capital is fleeing. Don’t think “it’s about to reverse” just because the decline is so big. Small, step-by-step rebounds that happen ten times often turn out to be traps. When funds are unloading, they won’t give you a second chance to get in.

**High volume at high levels isn’t deadly; low volume at high levels is dangerous**

If trading continues at the top, it shows capital is still in a game of tug-of-war, and there might still be room to retreat. The most frightening sign is a sudden drop in volume—that’s a signal that the main players are retreating.

**Don’t get excited by volume spikes at the bottom**

A single-day volume spike doesn’t mean the market has started to move. Often, it’s just a tactic by the main players to lure in more participants. The key is consistency: sustained volume after a period of oscillation is a real sign of building a position. Don’t be fooled by the illusion of a one-day data spike.

**Volume is the market’s temperature gauge**

K-line charts show the trading results, but volume reveals the reasons behind the trades. Small volume indicates little participation; large volume shows actual capital action. Keep an eye on volume trends to anticipate shifts in market sentiment.

**Holding cash is more skillful than stubbornly holding**

When it’s time to be out, be out; when it’s time to act, do so quickly. Don’t chase the highs, panic, or cut positions recklessly. It seems simple, but it’s the highest level of trading discipline. Not many can truly do it.

Market opportunities never lack; what’s missing is calmness and the ability to see through the situation. It’s not that you haven’t learned enough; you’re just still wandering in the fog. Follow the rhythm, don’t mess around, and time will teach you how to read this market.