Three years, and 10,000 yuan has grown to 670,000.

Someone asked me, is the goal to make the number as big as possible? Actually, no. The key is not how much you earn, but how you earn.

I haven't chased after hot trends, haven't gambled on news, I just stick to a set of rules that the market has repeatedly validated. It sounds simple, but that's why I am still here today.

If you are also navigating the crypto world, these 6 insights might help you avoid some pitfalls.

**1. Rapid rise, slow decline, most likely to rise again**

A candlestick chart that quickly surges and then slowly declines, looking like it’s about to crash, is usually a shakeout. Institutions are clearing out follow-on traders. What does a real top look like? It’s when, after a volume spike to the upside, it crashes down directly, leaving no time for reaction. That’s the real top.

**2. Rapid decline, slow recovery, never bottom-fish**

The price suddenly plunges, then weakly rebounds. This is most likely the last phase of sellers offloading. At this point, it’s easy to be fooled by a phrase like "It’s already fallen so much." But the results are often disappointing.

**3. Volume is the real signal**

If there are still traders at the top, the trend can continue; but once trading cools down, a crash can happen at any time. The same logic applies in reverse — at the bottom, a volume spike needs to be checked for genuine sustained momentum; a single large spike might just be a bait.

**4. Confirm volume at the bottom repeatedly**

A single volume spike might be a trap, but if after repeated oscillations at the bottom, the trading volume continues to rise, then it’s worth paying serious attention.

**5. Candlesticks are the result, volume reflects sentiment**

Candlestick charts only show the final price position; the true flow of funds and market sentiment are hidden in the volume. A market without volume support can’t go far.

**6. Doing nothing is much harder than blindly acting**

This might be the most testing rule. When it’s time to be out of the market, be out; don’t get itchy just because of volatility. When it’s time to act, do so decisively, but more often, learn to watch from the sidelines. Market opportunities are always there; what’s missing is the discipline.

After three years, I realize making money isn’t about speed, but understanding. Grasping the logic of volume, understanding what the big players think, controlling your greed — then everything else becomes easier.

The crypto market will continue to rise and fall, but if you get the rhythm right, every cycle presents opportunities. Don’t rush, take it slow.