Having immersed myself in the crypto world for nearly ten years, I’ve seen too many people enter with grand ambitions and leave in disgrace. I am a post-80s native of Fujian, now rooted in Hangzhou. With eight years of market experience, I don’t have any legendary stories of huge ups and downs; I’ve simply relied on the strategy of “living longer than others,” starting with a few tens of thousands of yuan and now owning a house and a car.

The key question is—why are some people able to stay active in the market long-term, while others disappear after just one cycle? The answer isn’t that complicated. Some people have grasped the rhythm of the market, and more importantly, they control their restless hearts. The following six rules are things I’ve repeatedly verified over countless days. They’re not some profound theories, but they are truly valuable.

**Rapid rise and slow fall doesn’t necessarily mean a top.** Most of the time, this pattern is just the market manipulators shaking out and switching hands. Beginners are most likely to be scared away here.

**Fast decline and slow recovery often hide traps.** Don’t be fooled by the idea that “it’s fallen enough and should rebound.” This is often the tail end of distribution, and you’ve seen the fate of those who buy the dip.

**High volume at high levels doesn’t necessarily mean death.** What you should really be wary of is the “quiet” at high levels—suddenly no trading, eerily calm—which often signals a big drop is coming.

**A single large volume at the bottom can’t save you.** Reversals aren’t confirmed by just one candlestick. True bottoms are forged through grinding. Consistently stable and enlarging trading volume over multiple days is a sign of genuine accumulation by the main players.

**Volume speaks louder than price.** Many people focus on candlesticks, but they’re just appearances. Volume reflects the true market sentiment; it’s the real battle of strength between bulls and bears.

**Holding no position is also a skill.** The truly skilled traders are those who can decisively go all-in or all-out. It’s not cowardice; it’s about controlling your initiative. Not chasing highs is restraint, and staying calm in panic is confidence. Without obsession over the market, trading becomes a tool for making money, not the other way around.

These principles seem simple, but truly practicing them requires time and countless lessons. The market is always there; what’s always in a hurry is the participant’s heart.