Having been in the crypto world for 8 years, my takeaway can be summed up in four words: Trading is like life. Many people lose everything, but ultimately it's not bad luck; it's because they didn't understand the underlying logic of the market. Today, I will share with you the hardcore experience I've accumulated over the years, without reservation.



**Trading Volume Is the True Pulse of the Market**
Don’t be fooled by candlestick charts. Price is just an appearance; volume is the real reason. A rise without volume is like a body without a heartbeat—seems alive, but is actually dead. To survive long-term in the crypto space, you must learn to read the market’s electrocardiogram through trading volume.

**Sudden Surge and Pullback Isn’t Always Bearish; It Could Signal Reorganization of Positions**
Many retail investors panic and sell when prices pull back, not realizing that this might be the market maker reorganizing holdings. What you should really be wary of are large bearish candles with no warning—these are classic bait-and-switch tactics.

**Flash Crashes and Rebounds Seem Like Opportunities, But Are Actually the Last Round of Selling**
The more impatient you are to buy the dip, the more you need to stay calm. The market’s final drop is often packaged to look most tempting, and many people suffer the biggest losses here. When it can’t go down anymore? It might be the last blow.

**Volume Doesn’t Always Signal a Top; Shrinking Volume Is the Real Danger**
Initial volume increases during an uptrend are normal, indicating market enthusiasm. But if the volume gradually diminishes during the rise? A trend reversal is imminent, and you should be alert.

**The Secret of Bottom-Volume Expansion Is in Its Continuation**
A single spike in volume? Not enough. True reversal requires consolidation after the volume spike and sustained volume afterward. Patience pays off—those who wait often catch more stable opportunities.

**Candlestick Charts Lie; Volume Is the Soul of the Market**
The market’s true sentiment isn’t on the candlestick chart but in the human decisions made moment by moment during trading. Those who understand volume can better gauge market rhythm and identify turning points.

**The Highest Realm Is Actually Very Simple: Achieve "Nothing"**
No greed, no fear, no rush. Being able to hold an empty position when there’s no opportunity, and decisively act when opportunities arise—that’s the true portrait of a winner in the crypto space.

Ultimately, turning the market around isn’t about luck; it’s about controlling emotions and mastering the rhythm. Learn to manage your mindset, execute your plan steadily, and wealth will come naturally. Don’t think about getting rich overnight—avoid detours, because the chance to turn things around is right in front of you.
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P2ENotWorkingvip
· 9h ago
As for trading volume, I have to say I did a decent job, but the reality is that most people simply can't stay out of the market and wait; they get itchy.
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SeasonedInvestorvip
· 12-26 13:52
8 years of experience? I think your theory is just the way to comfortably cut retail investors. Honestly, I think the last paragraph about the state of "nothing" really hits the mark, but that bunch of volume analysis earlier? Uh... my people are already losing money, so I won't even mention that. I have to admit there's some truth to the danger of shrinking volume; I was caught in that last time. Another article titled "Mindset Decides Everything," but how many can truly achieve it? Anyway, everyone around me is just thinking about doubling their money. I want to note down the point about the continuity of volume, although I often forget. Trading volume can indeed indicate issues, but calling it the soul of the market might be a bit of an overstatement... Still feels like that saying: easy to know, hard to do. I just ask, how many people can really do it—sit on the sidelines and wait?
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IntrovertMetaversevip
· 12-26 13:51
It seems like a common cliché, talking about trading volume, and everything is correct, but when it comes to actual trading, it's a different story.
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AlphaBrainvip
· 12-26 13:42
Is it volume again? Friend, I've been watching for eight years and still can't figure it out. The idea that "the great way is simple" has been heard too many times; in the end, it still comes down to luck. Achieving "nothing"? Easy to say, but when it comes to cutting losses, who can really hold on? Whether this theory is correct or not, making money is the real deal; otherwise, why are success stories so popular?
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YieldHuntervip
· 12-26 13:27
honestly if you look at the data, most of this volume theory stuff checks out... but ngl the whole "do nothing" zen master angle feels like cope lmao. like yeah sustained volume matters technically speaking, but degens gonna degen regardless right? the impermanent loss on your patience is real.
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