Two years ago, I entered the market with 100,000 yuan. No background, no information sources, and not a genius trader. Just facing the screen every day, watching the charts, reviewing trades, gradually calming my mindset.

Over these two years, my account grew to 1.5 million. Only now do I truly understand one thing—

The crypto world doesn’t reward those who chase quick gains; it rewards those who can last.

Below are six pieces of experience I’ve accumulated with real money. Beginners must remember these.

**1. Rapid rise, slow fall—don’t rush to run**

A sudden surge followed by a slow decline is often not a top, but a shakeout by the market maker. The real top usually appears as a big volume spike followed by a waterfall decline—that’s the signal that the market maker is done.

**2. Rapid fall, slow rise—stay away**

After a sharp drop, a gradual rebound may look like a bargain opportunity, but it’s often a trap to lure more buyers. Many people get stuck in the self-soothing phrase “almost over.”

**3. High volume at high levels isn’t necessarily dangerous; low volume is**

High volume at a peak might still have follow-up moves, but when trading volume suddenly shrinks and the market becomes quiet, it’s often the eerie calm before a crash.

**4. Don’t be fooled by a single large bullish candle at the bottom**

A single day of high volume is more like a test. True accumulation should be characterized by sideways movement with decreasing volume, followed by a steady increase in volume.

**5. Candlesticks are surface, trading volume reveals the truth**

Decreasing volume indicates no participation; increasing volume shows consensus returning. Learning to read volume is essentially learning to understand human psychology.

**6. True masters are practicing the "Three No’s"**

No obsession—if you can’t see clearly, stay out of the market; don’t chase tiny profits. No greed—only make money within your understanding. No panic—during extreme market emotions, stay calm.

Finally, to be honest: the market never makes mistakes; only we do. The real key to success isn’t how the market moves, but whether your internal balance is steady.