At 38 years old, from Foshan, Guangdong. Eight years ago, I entered the crypto world with a初心 of 20,000 yuan, starting from zero and gradually navigating from a complete novice to where I am today. Looking back, my account assets have long surpassed several tens of millions.

When it comes to the gains over these years, the most worth sharing are not some profound theories, but rather a set of "seemingly simple but actually ruthless" practical strategies. In just the first half of this year alone, I made over 1.7 million using this approach.

Having survived in the crypto space for so long, I’ve summarized the 7 most practical pieces of experience. Don’t think these are all nonsense—understanding just one or two of them can prevent you from losing around ten thousand yuan; mastering three or four can elevate your trading level beyond most retail investors.

**1. Price is just an appearance; trading volume reveals the truth**
Most people focus on the ups and downs of the K-line, but they don’t realize that’s just a show. Trading volume? That’s the market’s heartbeat. Being able to read it means you’ve truly entered the game.

**2. Don’t fear slow pullbacks; beware of big bearish candles after volume surges**
Prices gradually decline from a high point, which can cause panic among beginners. Actually, that’s usually the market maker quietly accumulating. What’s the real trap? A sudden explosion in volume followed by a thick bearish candle. I call this "bait and switch"—the more you rush to escape, the more you get trapped.

**3. Slow rise after a flash crash is mostly the main force’s last distribution**
The market crashes suddenly, then starts climbing bit by bit. Many can’t resist trying to buy the dip. Wrong. That’s not a rebound signal but the last dance before the main players exit. Remember: the market loves to punish those who "don’t fall deep enough."

**4. Increasing volume doesn’t necessarily mean a top; shrinking volume is even more dangerous**
Volume surging during an uptrend? It indicates the market is still passionate and participation is high. But once trading volume begins to shrink and the market becomes eerily quiet, that’s often the calm before a plunge.

**5. Don’t rush to buy at the bottom when volume expands; true reversal depends on subsequent persistence**
One day, volume suddenly spikes—does that mean the bottom? Not necessarily. Trying to buy the dip after a single volume spike usually leads to losses. A reliable reversal signal requires observing continued consolidation—whether there’s sustained buying support. Calm down and observe carefully.

**6. Trading crypto is about trading people’s minds; volume reflects consensus**
This is the core principle: price is just noise of emotion; volume is the real vote of participants. Understanding the language of volume helps you keep the market rhythm.

**7. The highest level is "nothing"—and this is also the hardest one**
No greed, no fear, no rush. When it’s time to hold cash, hold cash patiently; don’t get anxious. When it’s time to act, strike decisively without hesitation. Achieving this balance takes years of practice.

These seven points are distilled from years of gains and losses. In fact, many people keep stumbling in the crypto space because they fail to grasp the core—trading is fundamentally about understanding market sentiment and consensus, and volume is the most honest reflection of these two. Learning to observe, listen to, and respect volume will help you avoid many pitfalls on your trading journey.