Born in the 90s, from Hubei, now living in Foshan. These 8 years have been dedicated to crypto trading, starting from 50,000 yuan, experimenting step by step without any insider information—just learning through trial and error. In over 2920 days of market ups and downs, the biggest lesson I've learned is: only by sticking to the "simple methods" can you survive.

People often wonder why some can thrive through bull and bear cycles, while others vanish after a market wave. The truth is simple: understand what the main players are doing, and keep your emotions in check so you don't become a slave to them.

Over these 8 years, I have validated six survival rules countless times. They may seem simple, but when applied, they can change your fate:

**A rise followed by a pullback does not mean the top.** Rapid gains and slow declines may look like a sign of impending doom, but in most cases, it's the main players shaking out their positions. Beginners are most likely to be scared off, but actually, this is the time to stay calm.

**A slow climb after a flash crash is not an opportunity.** This pattern is the most deceptive. It looks like the price has fallen enough and is about to rebound, but in reality, it's the last shakeout before distribution. Many people are misled by the phrase "It’s fallen so deep, it must go up."

**Low trading volume at high levels is the most dangerous.** Sometimes, volume is still high at the top, indicating that some players are still fighting and the market has expectations. But if the price stagnates and no one is trading, this dead silence often signals a big drop is coming.

**A large bullish candle at the bottom is a false signal.** A seemingly promising reversal is often just a smokescreen. The real bottom is formed over time—steady volume and accumulation over several days show genuine buying.

**Trading volume is more honest than candlesticks.** Price is just the surface result; volume truly reflects market sentiment. It reveals the real battle between bulls and bears and where the market's true consensus lies.

**Those who can hold cash are the true experts.** Not trading is not cowardice; it's restraint. Not chasing rallies, not being overwhelmed by panic, and not obsessing over the market—these are the keys to making trading truly profitable.

I've walked this path in the crypto world, experienced both shallow and deep pitfalls. If you want to avoid unnecessary detours, you can learn more practical tips and tricks I share later.