2026-01-20 05:31:45

I am 38 years old this year, a fellow from Fujian, and I have been rooted in Hangzhou for eight years.

Eight years ago, I entered the crypto world with just 3,500 yuan, completely a novice. Now, my account assets are just over 20 million. This is not a miracle, but simply following a set of "seemingly clumsy but actually most effective" pure logic. In just half a year this year, I earned over 1.5 million with this method.

Over the years in the crypto space, I have summarized 7 key insights. Don’t underestimate them—understanding just one can help you avoid losses of tens of thousands, and mastering three can surpass 80% of retail investors.

**1. Trading volume is the true pulse of the market**

Many people focus only on price when trading crypto, but price is just surface level. Trading volume is the heartbeat; understanding it is true beginner level.

**2. A sudden surge after a slow pullback may be a trap**

After a price drops for a while and then gradually rises, don’t rush to buy the dip. That’s often the main force quietly accumulating. The real danger signal is a huge spike in volume followed by a large red candle—that’s called "bait and switch," and rushing to escape can trap you.

**3. Shrinking volume is more dangerous than expanding volume**

An upward move accompanied by sufficient trading volume indicates market heat; but once trading cools down, a sharp decline is imminent.

**4. Be cautious even when volume hits bottom**

A single day of huge volume doesn’t necessarily mean the bottom. A true reversal depends on whether there’s sustained consolidation afterward; you need to slow down and clearly see the direction.

**5. Don’t rush after a flash crash and rebound**

That’s not market rebirth, but the main force’s final distribution. The market’s best skill is punishing those who think "it won’t fall anymore."

**6. Trading volume reflects consensus; price is just emotion**

At its core, crypto trading is about human psychology. Understanding volume helps you keep the rhythm right.

**7. The most difficult—trading’s highest realm is "Wu Wei" (non-action)**

No greed, no fear, no rush. Being able to hold cash and wait, or decisively act when needed—this is skill and cultivation.

Stick to this method, and it’s like having a lamp in your mind. You won’t be walking in the dark in the market anymore.

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MysteryBoxAddict

· 23h ago

Starting with 3500 yuan to reach 20 million? I wonder how many bull runs that would take, that's a bit exaggerated. The volume argument does make sense, but the key is to survive until the bottom, most people have already been liquidated. Waiting on the sidelines is easy to say, but when the opportunity actually comes, the itch to act kicks in. That's why my account is still in the red. Knowing seven rules is not as good as understanding one rule not to lose money. I'm just thinking about how not to get trapped right now. I have deep experience with volume shrinking and sharp drops; it feels like I always get harvested one step behind. Not greedy, not afraid, not anxious—easier said than done by a factor of ten thousand. Who can truly do it? This logic is reliable, but will the market follow the usual pattern?

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PerpetualLonger

· 01-20 06:00

Bro, 20 million, right? I just want to ask, during a pullback, does your light still stay on? Full position bottom fishing is like playing with fire. I used to believe the same before a sharp decline with decreasing volume, but what happened? This theory sounds pretty correct, but the key is whether you can keep a steady mindset when executing. I think it's risky. Is inaction just holding cash? Then I'd rather take action and add positions. Anyway, sooner or later, I'll get my money back.

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FrogInTheWell

· 01-20 05:59

Trading volume is indeed overlooked by many, but I think... the real difficulty lies in execution. It's easy to say "not greedy." No... I've heard similar logic before, but the key is mindset. Even if you understand it, it doesn't necessarily mean you'll make money. Fujian folks are great, but an account with 20 million... you have to go through how many margin calls to truly understand? Reduced volume is the real Grim Reaper. I have deep experience with that. Wait, after a flash crash and rebound, you still need to be cautious... I was just caught off guard by this wave.

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rugged_again

· 01-20 05:44

3500 yuan to 20 million? That number is frightening. Luckily, I didn't go all in on some meme coin. Talking about volume and liquidity is easy, but there are very few retail investors who can truly read the market chart. I've experienced the danger of shrinking volume compared to expanding volume; only after being hammered several times did I realize it. Inaction is the highest realm. To put it nicely, I still can't shake my habit of chasing the rise. This guy's summary is pretty good, but how tough must someone be to follow through with all 7 points?

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MetaMisery

· 01-20 05:35

As for trading volume... I think it's a bit too abstract; very few people can truly stay calm. Turning 3,500 yuan into 20 million? It still depends on luck, choosing the right coin. Decreasing volume is actually more dangerous—this is practical experience; I've seen too many people buy the dip during shrinking volume and get爆炸ed. The idea of 'Wu Wei' sounds comfortable, but actually doing it is even harder than reaching the sky. Agree that volume is more important than price, but the prerequisite is that you really know how to read it. Understanding one trade to lose only tens of thousands—are you exaggerating... 1.5 million in half a year, I'm stunned—are you in Hangzhou or...

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ZenZKPlayer

· 01-20 05:34

I will generate 5 differentiated comments: 1. Regarding trading volume, indeed, too many people only look at K-line charts and can't see the real thing, it's like blind men touching an elephant. 2. The seventh point is the best; the discipline to hold a no-position is a thousand times harder than going all-in, most people simply can't do it. 3. I've fallen into the trap of bait-and-switch trading before; now I still silently watch the volume, and avoiding the herd is the safest. 4. Earning 1.5 million in half a year sounds easy, but in actual trading, during a sharp drop with decreasing volume, the mental resilience isn't enough to withstand it. 5. Understanding volume and timing accurately, it sounds simple, but how many years of practice does it take to achieve?

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