Eight years in the circle, from a 50,000 capital to today's scale, I didn't rely on insider information or luck, just on a very simple principle—living longer than others with the dumbest approach.

Why can some people survive in this market for 10 years, while others are out after one cycle? Ultimately, it's two things: understanding the actions of the big players and managing your own mind.

I’ve summarized my own pitfalls and verified methods into these 6 rules. Believe it or not, but I guarantee each one is earned with real money.

**Fast rise, slow fall, don’t rush to call a top**

The price suddenly surges, then starts to gradually decline. Many people see this pattern and immediately judge "It's over, the top." Actually, this is mostly the big players shaking out their positions, doing a shakeout. What you should do is not run away, but wait. Be patient, there’s still a show ahead.

**Fast drop, slow rise, this is not an entry point**

A flash crash happens, then the price gently climbs again, looking like "Now is the safest time to enter." Wrong, this is often the big players distributing. Don’t be fooled by the psychology of "It’s already fallen so much, what else can happen?"

**High volume at high levels is not scary, low volume is the real signal**

When the price reaches a high level and trading volume still keeps up, it indicates market demand and room for growth. What should you be wary of? A sudden drop in volume at high levels, with no trading activity, often means a big decline is imminent.

**A single large bullish candle at the bottom doesn’t mean a reversal**

Volume at the bottom needs to be continuous, sustained over several days or weeks, to indicate real accumulation. Just one big bullish candle? That’s a smoke screen. Those rushing to buy are often the ones getting caught.

**K-line charts are just surface, trading volume reveals the truth**

Many traders spend a lot of time analyzing K-line charts, but the most valuable information is in the trading volume. Volume reflects the market’s true consensus and helps you grasp the ebb and flow of bulls and bears. Once you learn this, it’s more useful than any technical indicator.

**Being able to hold cash is a sign of a master**

Holding cash isn’t cowardice, it’s a choice. Not chasing highs, not being driven by FOMO, not panicking and selling recklessly—this is the strongest trading mindset. The difference between a good trader and an average one is this—being able to hold, and also to let go.

**Final words**

Opportunities in the crypto world come one after another, and they’re never lacking. But those who can survive long and steady are those who understand market rhythm and can keep their emotions in check. It’s no secret—just the simplest trading philosophy: in this market, the longer you live, the more you see.