Having spent 8 years in the crypto circle, starting from 50,000 yuan and working my way up to now, I’ve never relied on insider information, taken shortcuts, or been hit by luck’s gold mine. A post-90s native of Hubei, now rooted in Guangzhou. The most profound realization over these years is one sentence: live longer than others by using the simplest methods.

People often ask me why some can withstand multiple market cycles, while others exit after just one? The answer isn’t complicated — they’ve figured out how funds operate, and more importantly, they control that gambling urge within themselves.

Today, I want to share 6 rules — strategies I’ve repeatedly validated over more than 2900 days. They sound simple, but when truly applied, they can save your life.

**Rapid rise and slow decline are often not the top.** Prices suddenly surge, then gradually grind down; no need to rush to sell. This is mostly market makers shaking out positions and market turnover, panic selling will only hurt you.

**Fast decline and slow recovery are usually not opportunities.** The reverse is also true. After a flash crash, prices slowly climb back, seeming like a good entry point, but it’s often the final dance of distribution — don’t be fooled by the thought “it’s fallen so much already.”

**High volume at high levels doesn’t necessarily mean death; low volume is dangerous.** When prices are high and there are still buyers, with volume increasing, it indicates ongoing battles. Conversely, strange calmness with stagnant prices and suddenly vanished volume often signals an impending big drop.

**A single large bullish candle at the bottom can’t change the situation.** True bottoms are carved out gradually, with several days or even weeks of increasing volume, indicating genuine accumulation. A single big bullish candle? That’s just a smoke screen — don’t fall for it.

**Volume reflects the market’s true sentiment.** Most people only look at candlesticks, but volume is king. It shows market consensus; only by observing volume can you truly understand the ebb and flow of bullish and bearish forces.

**Only those who can hold cash are real experts.** Not trading isn’t cowardice — it’s wisdom. Not chasing highs is self-control; not being scared to collapse is resolve. When you can be indifferent to market fluctuations, trading becomes a tool, not a master.