Someone asked, "How much U do I need to earn to recover my relationship," and this question made me think of my experiences over the years. For me, the companionship of the crypto market has actually lasted longer than many people—eight years and never stopped. Market doubling is very easy, but relationships are hard to rebuild, yet your account balance will never lie to you.

Today, I won't talk about metaphysics or predictions. Instead, I'll share six practical skills that are worth practicing repeatedly.

**First: The rhythm of the market maker's stockpiling—rapid rise and slow fall, don't easily sell off**

The market suddenly surges, then begins to decline gradually. It drops every day but never breaks that key support level. At this point, you need to realize that the market maker is shaking out the weak hands while accumulating. Retail investors panic, thinking "the rebound is over," and sell. As a result, the market maker turns around and pushes a second wave, and you've already been kicked out.

How to judge? Rapid increase followed by slow decline, with decreasing volume day by day. In this situation, don't rush to exit. What does a true top look like? A surge with high volume followed by an instant crash—that's the signal to escape.

**Second: The trap of distribution—fast fall and slow rise, the rebound might just be a last gasp**

Prices drop quickly, then slowly rebound. It looks like a good bottom-fishing opportunity, but it could very well be the market maker selling in batches. Bitcoin crashes 10% suddenly, then takes a whole week to recover half. Many see this as "cheap," enter the market, and get trapped.

The key rule is: the speed of decline far exceeds the speed of rebound. At this point, better to miss out than to make mistakes. The market maker will never let you pick up cheap deals easily.

**Third: Volume signals at the top—high volume doesn't necessarily mean death, low volume is the real danger**

A huge volume at a high level doesn't necessarily indicate a top. In a bull market, double tops with volume are common. But if the price stays at a high level while volume keeps shrinking—this is a dangerous signal. Funds are leaving, and a crash is just a matter of time.

In 2024, when Bitcoin surged to $70,000, it experienced this kind of high-level low-volume situation. Many still hoped for another push, but it turned into a fall.

**Fourth: The falsehood of support levels—one break doesn't count, two breaks are the real signal**

When a support level is touched once, retail investors start to panic. But experience tells me that true support levels can often withstand one test. Market makers like to break once, then pull back, and do it again, shaking out the timid. Only a second break is a real warning—then it's time to run.

**Fifth: The volume trap—high volume doesn't necessarily mean buying**

High volume indicates active trading, but active doesn't mean there's buying. It could be market makers dumping. So, you need to look at volume in conjunction with price movement—volume up and price up is genuine buying. Volume up and price down? That’s dumping.

**Sixth: Cyclical rotation—there are patterns in crypto, as long as you endure**

The major cycles in the crypto market are few. When a bear market comes, accumulate patiently and avoid betting on rebounds. When a bull market arrives, don’t be greedy—take profits when you can. Many people lose money not because they lack technical skills, but because they can't endure the cycles and act at the worst times.

These six points are all distilled from real market conditions. There are no secrets—just patience for the market and respect for the market makers. Whether your account can double depends on whether you can stick to these hard rules.