Having traded for 8 years, I want to share with you some phenomena in the market that are easily misunderstood.

Let me give a brief background: born in the 90s, from Anhui, now based in Foshan. I started with 50,000 yuan and have grown my position to its current size. I have no insider information, no shortcuts, and I never rely on luck. The only reason I’ve survived in this market until today is because I persistently survive with the most "simple" approach—living longer than others.

Many people often ask me: why can some people stay rooted in the market for so many years, while others disappear completely after a single trend? The answer is straightforward: those who survive long-term, first, understand the rhythm of the market; second, control their greed and fear.

Here are six rules I have repeatedly verified over more than 2,920 trading days. They seem simple, but each one is valuable:

**1. Rapid rise followed by slow decline doesn’t necessarily mean a top**

The market suddenly surges upward, then gradually grinds down. Many people get scared and run away, thinking it’s a top. In reality, it’s most likely the market makers doing a shakeout; essentially, funds are rotating, not a true top signal. It’s important to distinguish between these two.

**2. Sharp decline followed by slow climb doesn’t indicate a buy point**

The price crashes suddenly, then starts to inch upward, looking like a bottom formed by a sell-off, and might seem like a good re-entry point. But often, this is just the final phase of distribution, absorbing the last batch of buyers. Don’t be fooled by the illusion of "it’s fallen deep enough."

**3. High volume at high prices isn’t scary; lack of volume is**

When prices rise at high levels, if volume also increases, it indicates continued interest and ongoing battle between bulls and bears, so the trend can still continue. But if the price consolidates at high levels with suddenly shrinking volume, that "strange silence" often signals an impending sharp drop. Be cautious.

**4. A single large bearish candle at the bottom with volume isn’t a reversal**

A true bottom is formed gradually. It requires several days or even weeks of stable volume release, indicating genuine accumulation. A single large candle with high volume is mostly a "smoke screen"—don’t be fooled.

**5. Watching the candlestick alone shows only the surface; volume reveals the truth**

Most traders focus on candlestick charts, but price is just an appearance. The real reflection of market consensus is volume. It’s the true indicator of the battle between bulls and bears. Learn to read it.

**6. Those who understand how to stay out of the market are the real experts**

Staying out of the market isn’t about weakness; it’s a clear-headed choice. Resisting the urge to chase highs, remaining calm in panic—these are signs of strength. Knowing when "nothing to do" is the best action allows you to survive longer in this market.

All my trades are real; I never fake them. If you want to avoid common pitfalls, earn steadily, and not wander blindly in the crypto world, it’s better to follow the rhythm and trade with clearer logic.