Having rooted in this market for 7 years, starting from an initial 50,000 yuan, growing step by step to its current scale. No insider information, no shortcuts, and no reliance on luck to turn things around. If you insist on saying what they did right, it’s using the most straightforward approach—living longer than most.

People often ask: why can some traders survive continuously in the market, while others disappear after just one cycle? The answer is actually simple—they understand the market’s temperament and control their desires.

The following 6 rules are things repeatedly verified over more than 2000 days and nights. They are not profound theories, but they are truly valuable.

**Rule 1: Rapid rise followed by slow correction is usually not the top**

The market suddenly surges upward, then gradually drifts downward. This process looks dangerous, but in reality, it’s often a shakeout of funds and a chip exchange. The rhythm of sharp decline and slow rise often indicates that there are still people building positions, and the market hasn’t completely lost momentum.

**Rule 2: Rapid decline followed by slow climb is a trap**

After a flash crash, the price creeps up little by little. At this point, it’s easy to be misled into thinking you’ve found a "second entry point." But more often, this slow rise is the final stage of the main players unloading. Don’t be fooled by the idea that "it’s fallen so much, it must rebound." Fake rebounds are often the most deceptive.

**Rule 3: Volume at high levels indicates opportunity; no volume is a warning**

When the price reaches a high level, if trading volume remains active, it shows there’s still room for debate, and buyers and sellers are contesting. What’s the real danger signal? The price stays high, but volume suddenly dries up. That eerie "silence" often signals an imminent decline.

**Rule 4: A volume spike at the bottom is far from a reversal signal**

A true bottom is forged, not smashed out. Several days or even weeks of steady volume are needed to confirm serious bottom-fishing by funds. Relying on just one big bullish candle to assume a reversal is usually just a market smoke screen.

**Rule 5: Candlestick patterns are the result; volume reveals the truth**

Many people stare at candlestick charts all day, thinking they are "reading the market." In fact, candlesticks are just appearances. What’s truly useful is the change in volume—it reflects the market’s real consensus and is a true portrait of the battle between bulls and bears.

**Rule 6: Being able to hold cash is the mark of a true master**

Holding cash isn’t cowardice; it’s a choice of options. Not chasing highs isn’t fear; it’s restraint. Facing panic without collapsing shows confidence. When you can stay "desireless" in tempting markets, and wait instead of rushing in, trading truly begins to work for you.

Over the years, those traders who have lasted long have all understood one principle: there are countless ways to make money, but the only way to survive long-term is—respect the market’s rhythm, control your emotions, and don’t be swallowed by short-term fluctuations. Sometimes, letting go of an opportunity is more valuable than blindly jumping in.