I have been navigating the crypto market for 7 years. From wiping out my initial capital to reaching an eight-figure account, I’ve never had a smooth journey.

The first 3 years were pure rollercoaster rides—liquidations, scam exchanges, and accounts wiped out. That 50,000 USD initial investment was gone overnight, and at my lowest point, I couldn't even keep company. On March 12, the market went crazy—some went bankrupt, others turned things around. I was left only with embarrassment.

But in the crypto world, legends never fade. Someone turned 2,000 yuan into millions; I didn’t have that luck. I relied entirely on perseverance, review, and mental toughness. Now, my account has finally recovered. Many say luck played a role, but behind it are these four life-saving iron rules:

**Sudden rise and gradual fall hide tricks** — After a surge, prices often drift down silently; nine out of ten times, it’s the market manipulators throwing smoke screens. The real signal is a volume spike followed by a sudden bearish hammer line—don’t be fooled by false breakouts.

**Rapid fall and slow rise is a trap** — After a flash crash, a slow rebound may look like a reversal, but it's actually market manipulators offloading and hiding their moves. Pushing in means taking on the risk.

**Volume at the top indicates authenticity** — High volume at a peak doesn’t necessarily mean the top, but a dead silence and no volume at a high often precede a crash.

**Volume at the bottom signals sustainability** — A single spike in volume might be a trap to lure buyers; only sustained volume indicates a true market start.

In crypto, those who get wiped out the worst are often the blindly chasing rallies and panic-selling. If you get the direction wrong, no matter how hard you try, you'll only sink deeper. The market is always there, but misjudging the rhythm can lead to irreversible consequences.

My ability to come out ahead is not luck but these ingrained rules and a steady mindset. For most people, the problem isn’t lack of effort but lack of direction.