Having been in the crypto world for many years, I have seen too many people’s dreams of sudden wealth shattered, and I have also witnessed a few who have steadily become rich. It was only later that I understood that the secret to making big money has never been about hitting on some 100x coin, but rather ingraining risk management into your bones—better to be a little slower than to be bitten back by the market.

I have an old friend who conducted an experiment. Four years ago, he calmly entered the market with 1000 dollars. During this time, he didn't catch any super trends or major market movements, yet with a seemingly ordinary methodology, he managed to grow his account to 1 million dollars. Every decision made during this period is worth looking into closely.

Based on four years of market observation, he summarized six practical rules. Although they are called rules, they are actually hard-earned experiences after repeated battles with the market.

**Article 1: Sudden surges followed by slow declines are mostly wash trading.** If you see a certain coin suddenly spike and then gradually drop, don't rush to sell at a loss. This is usually the dealer accumulating coins, and the market sentiment is still alive; it's not a signal to dump.

**Article 2: A rapid drop followed by a slow rise is the real trap.** The weak rebound after a flash crash looks tempting, but be careful – this is often a bait to short. Recently, the market's spot liquidity has shrunk to 66%, making it necessary to be more cautious when bottom-fishing in this environment.

**Article 3: Top volume does not necessarily mean the end.** Many people think that high trading volume means it's time to escape, but in fact, low volume is the real danger signal.

**Article 4: Don't rush to build positions with a single volume at the bottom.** The real timing for building positions is when there is a continuous volume breakout from the consolidation range, rather than a one-time release of volume.

**Article 5: The Core is the Game of Volume and Price.** The K-line chart is just a presentation of the results; the true barometer of capital sentiment is the trading volume. Understanding volume is more valuable than staring at the candlestick chart.

**Article 6: Having a cash position is also a skill.** FOMO is the biggest enemy of retail investors. Learning to hold onto cash, not being greedy or attached to trades, can help avoid countless pitfalls.

Currently, the spot trading volume of the entire crypto market has shrunk to around $250 billion. In this environment, it's all about mindset. Frequent trading is not as effective as making precise moves; treat "not losing" as the primary goal, and then think about how to make a profit. Sometimes, being a bit slower leads to a steadier path.