I've been navigating the crypto market for over 8 years, experiencing countless bull and bear cycles. To be honest, I've gained quite a lot over these years, and my quality of life has improved accordingly—staying in hotels starting at two thousand. Compared to peers working in factories or e-commerce, I have to admit that the crypto market has given me a different kind of opportunity.

But that's not what I want to talk about. What I really want to discuss is why some people survive in the crypto market while others keep losing money.

To be blunt, relying solely on a fixed salary to turn things around is too difficult. I realized this early on and decided to go all-in on trading. The detours I've taken and the losses I've suffered are enough to fill a book, and those experiences give me the confidence I have today.

**I've seen the market's temper too many times** — I've experienced both sharp rises and sharp falls, but what has kept me alive is not some advanced technology, but knowing when to hide and when to move.

For example, trends that rise rapidly and fall slowly should generally be avoided. Most of the time, this is the market manipulators absorbing shares; it looks like a rise, but in reality, they are setting a trap for you. Conversely, after a big drop, a weak little rebound is not a sign to buy the dip. Usually, this is the main players offloading at high levels, using a "rebound" illusion to trick you into taking the bait.

Another common pitfall is seeing a sudden increase in volume at the top and panicking to sell. Actually, this doesn't necessarily mean the top; sometimes, the market makers just want to push one last wave to scare retail investors away. The real signal to run is—when the price reaches a high but there's no trading volume, that’s the true alarm.

Be cautious at the bottom when volume increases; in many cases, it's just a trap to lure more buyers. What is the real entry signal? It’s when the price continues to increase in volume for several days and can hold steady without falling back. That’s when it’s worth considering.

**At its core, the crypto market is all about trading emotions.** How the market moves depends on collective sentiment; how to read sentiment depends on trading volume. Interestingly, when you feel like jumping in and are eager to buy, the manipulators are probably already preparing to run. Conversely, when you’re scared and want to escape, they’ve usually already bought the bottom.

The crypto ecosystem works like this—it's a cycle of a few types of people repeatedly taking profits. Those who get wiped out at the end are either talentless or unable to control their impulses. Anyone hoping to turn things around with a single big win is just going to be cleaned out by the market again and again.

I don’t think I’m particularly smart, but I keep learning, keep observing, and keep improving. Making money isn’t about luck; it’s the result of countless reviews, pitfalls, and strategy adjustments. Relying on fantasies, calls, or pure luck will get you out of the market in less than half a year.

Now I use AI systems to analyze data, iterating strategy models one after another, riding the waves with the trend. Honestly, the crypto world isn’t short of opportunities; what’s missing are those who truly understand them. This market always rewards traders who can think calmly and execute strictly.