I have a friend, 34 years old, in Shanghai. Seven years ago, he started in the crypto world with me, using the simplest and most unobtrusive methods, and managed to turn 80,000 yuan into over 38 million.

Don’t be fooled by how much he’s made; his life is incredibly low-key. Now he holds 4 properties—one for himself, one for his parents, and two rented out, providing a steady monthly cash flow. That’s how he lives.

Over the past seven years, he’s never relied on insider information, and luck hasn’t been particularly on his side. All his money comes from unwavering adherence to a few simple yet powerful market principles.

Today, I’ll share his six survival rules, which are more effective than studying a hundred indicators.

**First: Rapid surge with gentle correction = Big funds quietly accumulating**

Prices spike sharply, but when they fall, they do so softly. This is mostly the main players absorbing shares. Many people get scared by surface-level fluctuations, but the rhythm is key—understanding what the big players want is crucial.

**Second: No strength in rebound after a flash crash = Funds are withdrawing**

Prices suddenly plummet and then fail to recover, which basically means big funds are exiting. At this point, don’t try to catch the bottom—those who buy in during this time are most likely to get trapped.

**Third: High volume at a top doesn’t necessarily mean the peak**

Many see high volume at a top and panic sell. Actually, sometimes the price still pushes higher at this point. Conversely, when volume shrinks at the top, it’s more likely that the trend has truly ended.

**Fourth: Single large volume at the bottom doesn’t count; look for continuous volume**

A sudden spike in volume can be a false signal, a trap to lure you in. Only repeated, sustained increases in volume indicate that the market has truly reached a consensus.

**Fifth: Speculating in crypto is really about manipulating sentiment, not charts**

Moving averages, Bollinger Bands, MACD—all ultimately reflect emotions. Volume is the most straightforward expression of sentiment. Just watch the volume; that’s enough.

**Sixth: The greatest wisdom is "nothing"**

No desire, no fear, no attachment—that’s how you survive long in the crypto world. Days of holding no position aren’t hard; what’s hard is enduring until the real big trend arrives, so you’re ready to jump in.

These six rules boil down to letting volume speak. Don’t be fooled by flashy indicators; focus on the pulse of funds, see through the true movements of the main players, and you won’t go wrong.