Is it really that simple to get rich overnight? I've fallen for that illusion before. The truth that no one wants to hear is that behind those stories of insider information, guaranteed setups, and crazy leverage, there’s only one reality: it’s either pure luck or the harvest of what you’ve previously sown.

I know a friend in Shenzhen who started in the market with $30,000 and, in six years, accumulated tens of millions. He wasn’t a genius, didn’t use high leverage, didn’t live glued to the news, and didn’t bet on wild trends. Do you know what he really did? One thing only: he had patience. And that’s exactly what separates those who get rich overnight (from the illusion) of quick riches from those who truly build wealth.

After following this kind of trajectory, I started noticing patterns that most ignore. When I see a sharp drop followed by a weak recovery, my first instinct is to stay away. It usually means they’re selling, not buying. It’s different when you see a quick rise with a slow decline — that might just be a market cleanup, not worth running for the exits.

Another thing I’ve learned: consolidation at high levels with low volume is a warning sign. And when volume spikes at a single low point, don’t get excited. What really matters is continuous volume, not that isolated spike.

But the most valuable tip, and also the hardest to put into practice, is learning to stay with an empty position. Yes, sometimes the best trade is no trade at all. The ones who really make money in this market aren’t the fastest runners; they’re the ones who can last longer. It’s patience versus greed, always.

So if you want to know how to get rich overnight, the answer is: you won’t. But if you want to get truly wealthy, start there.