2026-01-20 04:30:04

I am 32 years old this year, and I have been involved in the crypto market since I was 21. After more than ten years of ups and downs, my funds reached eight figures between 2021 and 2022. My current lifestyle involves staying in high-end hotels costing around 2000 yuan per night. Honestly, this is much more relaxed and comfortable than many people working in manufacturing or e-commerce.

Over the years, I have gradually realized that to survive and thrive in the crypto market, luck or intelligence alone are not enough; a deep understanding of market laws is essential. I have summarized my over ten years of trading experience into five rules, which I have developed through countless bull and bear cycles.

**Rule 1: Rise quickly, fall slowly — the market maker is accumulating positions**

You will see a certain coin suddenly surge rapidly, but the subsequent decline is slow. This is no coincidence. It indicates that funds are quietly accumulating chips, preparing for the next rally. Recognizing this signal allows you to catch the starting point of an upward move.

**Rule 2: Fall quickly, rise slowly — time to prepare to sell**

Conversely, this is a signal to unload. The coin price drops sharply, but the rebound is weak, meaning the market maker is selling off in batches, and a downtrend is imminent. When you see this pattern, act accordingly.

**Rule 3: Don’t rush to sell at the top when volume is high; if volume is low at the top, run quickly**

At a high point, pay attention to the trading volume. If the volume is large, it indicates ongoing buying pressure, and the rally may continue. But if the volume suddenly shrinks at the top, it’s dangerous — upward momentum has exhausted itself, and you should exit immediately.

**Rule 4: Don’t rush to buy at the bottom when volume is high; sustained volume indicates opportunity**

A surge in volume at the bottom may look tempting, but it’s often a consolidation phase in a downtrend — a trap. The real opportunity is when volume continues to increase at the bottom — this shows genuine capital is flowing in steadily, which is a bullish signal.

**Rule 5: Trading crypto is about trading emotions; consensus is reflected in volume**

Ultimately, the rise and fall of coin prices are driven by market sentiment. And what is market consensus? It’s volume. Volume reflects how many people truly believe in this direction and how much real money is pushing the market.

Changing oneself isn’t glamorous; it’s painful. Every progress comes with tearing feelings. To destroy old perceptions and rebuild a new self, one must endure. In the crypto market, high-flying gains and frantic escapes happen repeatedly. This kind of torment is unbearable for ordinary people. Even more brutal is that some people simply don’t have the chance to change.

Therefore, the winners who survive until the end are those who stay alert and ready to respond to any change at any time. Market opportunities are always present; the question is whether you can seize them. By following the right people and the right direction, we can earn more.

Finally, pay attention to: ARPA, DUSK, XMR, FHE, ETH.

ARPA-21,53%

DUSK-9,28%

FHE8,43%

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MondayYoloFridayCry

· 11h ago

These five laws sound good, but to be honest, I’ve never been able to accurately gauge trading volume. Can you elaborate on how to distinguish between genuine volume and fake volume? I feel like you have to experience it firsthand to truly understand; reading articles will never be as profound as a lesson learned through bloodshed. The eight-figure volume level is indeed impressive, but not many people can maintain this mindset in a bear market. How do you do it? I’ve been burned before by the trick of running when there’s no volume at the top. Now I’m very sensitive—any decrease in volume makes my legs weak. Although I understand the principles, the execution is really a matter of life and death. I’m the kind of person who knows what to do but just can’t do it. Can this set of theories be applied in this cycle? It feels like market sentiment has changed. I’ve encountered the signal of continuous volume at the bottom twice—once I died, once I survived. Luck still plays a big role.

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NoodlesOrTokens

· 11h ago

Trading volume is the real truth; a surge in volume is a signal. I've understood this long ago. --- Another set of "5 Laws." These are really the only ones that can be summarized in the crypto market. --- Is an 8-figure amount real? Are people still making money now? --- Running without volume at the top, I agree with this. Many times I've been trapped because I couldn't bear to sell. --- It sounds good, but basically it's about observing volume and sentiment. There's nothing new. --- Spending 2000 yuan on a hotel is indeed enjoyable, but the prerequisite is living long enough. --- What does the last sentence "Follow the right people" mean? Are you going to lead the trades? --- This point about trading on emotion hits home. Most people are actually betting on emotion rather than technical analysis. --- I've stepped into the trap of increasing volume at the bottom too many times. Now I am much more cautious. --- Not many can endure this kind of torment. Most people have already been shaken out.

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SudoRm-RfWallet/

· 12h ago

Here we go again with the old theories—volume, increasing volume, decreasing volume... I've heard it too many times. The key is still to buy the dip correctly. --- 8 digits sounds great, but the real question is, are we still in it? Haha. --- I agree with point five. Playing this emotional game poorly just makes you a leek (a term for a retail trader who gets squeezed). --- It sounds nice, but it's really just about betting on the right direction. Don't mistake luck for a pattern. --- Feels like talking to the old guys who read K-line charts—technical analysis is always right. --- Continuously increasing volume and buying in is the easiest way to get caught, many people have died here. --- The key is whether you can stick to not watching the market; most people can't do that. --- If you really made 8 digits, would you come out to teach others? How many marketing accounts is this now? --- Missing the top without volume is indeed critical. I've seen too many people stubbornly hold on. --- The crypto market has been alive for so long, it's really not easy. Most people have already lost their mindset.

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BagHolderTillRetire

· 12h ago

Is an 8-digit number just hype? Still dare to sell courses like this? --- Sounds good, but actually just a few lucky guesses. --- I've heard countless theories about trading volume, but in practice, it's still about cutting losses and admitting defeat. --- What's so great about a 2000 yuan hotel? I've heard these words too many times. --- Surviving ten years in the crypto market is indeed impressive, but these few laws... seem a bit overly simplified. --- Feels like they're endorsing a certain coin behind the scenes. --- The worst is when someone talks convincingly but in reality, success still depends on luck. --- Being able to survive from 8 digits to now is real skill; no one listens to those who lost several digits. --- Following the right people and the right direction... isn't that just armchair strategizing after the fact? --- Listing out ARPA and those coins, they are somewhat interesting, but I still prefer to be cautious.

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