Having navigated the cryptocurrency market for a few years, I’ve come to see a simple truth: never fight the trend. Those who choose to oppose it ultimately pay a high price.

Last week, I saw a friend who has been following my analysis for a long time, stubbornly sticking to his guns. The market was clearly trending downward, yet he was determined to buy the dip. That day, I posted three warnings in the community: Don’t buy, don’t add, don’t fight. But he persisted—his account ended up halving. It was painful to watch.

In contrast, those who adjusted their strategies in line with the trend performed very differently on ZEC this week. They understood the bull run thoroughly, and caught the pullback perfectly. They executed two clear rhythm phases flawlessly.

Many people think judging the trend is a complex art, but it’s not. The market is constantly expressing itself.

When moving averages diverge upward and trading volume continues to grow, that’s not a hint—it’s the market loudly telling you it’s time to go long. When moving averages line up neatly and downward, combined with heavy volume smashing the order book, it’s the market clearly saying: operate against the trend, and prepare to cut losses.

Two days ago, I set up a short position on ETH based on this reasoning. The decline reached 15%, and I took the full profit. No mysticism, no predictions—just straightforward signals.

What I find most gratifying is the change in mindset among some friends who have been following along. A partner who’s been with me for eight months told me: “Now I don’t panic when I look at the charts, and I don’t guess anymore. I just focus on two things: moving averages and volume. The simpler it is, the more profitable. That’s more precious to me than anything else.”

Last month, the market fluctuated like a sieve. I simply told everyone to hold cash for four days. Some started to itch, others were conflicted inside, but I didn’t budge. Until that huge bearish candle dropped from the sky, and brothers flooded the chat: “This saved me.” At that moment, I understood—if the direction is right, holding cash is also making money.

One of the most interesting phenomena I’ve observed is: the more someone tries to prove they’re smarter than the market, the quicker they lose. Conversely, those who go with the trend quietly pocket their profits.

The market will never change its course just because you’re stubborn. But once you truly understand its language, it will respond with rewards.

The power always remains in your hands. Just remember a fundamental principle: understand the trend, follow the rhythm, and manage risk—this is the underlying rule for lasting success in the crypto space.