#数字资产生态回暖 From starting with 20,000 yuan to now having assets exceeding ten million, these 8 years of ups and downs in the crypto market have taught me one truth — the crypto world is not short of stories of wealth creation; what’s really lacking is a trading discipline that can be truly executed.

Many people ask me what the secret to success is. Honestly, there is no secret. Just stick to this set of seemingly "stupid" rules, each one gained through lessons paid in real money.

**Rapid rise, slow fall — don’t rush to escape** — this is the easiest trap to fall into. After a quick surge, the market often enters a slow decline, which is most likely the market maker shaking out weak hands. Novice traders often panic and sell off at this point. The real danger signals are actually like this: a surge in volume followed by a sudden crash; this is a typical pattern designed to lure more buyers and then dump. There are countless such cases in $BTC’s history.

**Rapid fall, slow rise — don’t try to bottom fish** — "When it hits the bottom, it’s time to rebound," this phrase has probably caused many to lose money. A slow rebound after a sharp decline is often the most toxic bait; market makers never give retail traders a break. When you’re fully in and buying in, that’s when they’re actually selling out.

How to see the risk at the top? **The key is volume**. Continuous high-volume oscillations at high levels indicate there’s still room to push higher; but when trading volume suddenly shrinks and the market becomes cold and quiet, a crash is imminent.

Conversely, **volume at the bottom is more reliable**. A single-day spike in volume often is a trap; the real signal of accumulation is a period of low volume consolidation followed by steady, gentle increases, as seen with coins like $ETH, $SOL, and others following this pattern.

**Trading volume reveals the market’s true feelings**. The essence of trading crypto is actually trading emotions. Candlestick charts are just the surface; volume is the real reflection of market consensus. Understanding volume is understanding what the market is thinking.

The last point, which is also the easiest to overlook: **the "nothing" mentality**. Without attachment, you can wait on the sidelines for real opportunities; without greed, you won’t chase highs and get caught; without fear, you dare to build positions during panic. These seemingly intangible qualities are exactly the moat of top traders.

The crypto world is never short of opportunities and trends; what’s lacking is patience and discipline. The ones who make it out are not the fastest runners, but those who persist.