2026-01-19 20:23:31

Three years ago, I brought my girl into the crypto world with only $1,000 in starting capital.

I didn't encounter any explosive miracle coins; it was all about sheer determination, pushing the account up to 900,000. Here are some solid experiences to share:

**Rapid rise followed by slow correction is usually a shakeout.** After a quick surge, the main players often gently pull back to shake out short-term holders. The real warning sign of a top is even more aggressive—price volume surges followed immediately by a large bearish candle—that's dangerous.

**No rebound after a sharp decline usually indicates distribution.** Don't be fooled by the mentality of "it's already fallen so much," as that's often the last trap for new buyers. Weak rebounds after a flash crash mean institutions are quietly cashing out.

**At high levels, the biggest risk isn't volume but the lack of it.** Increasing volume at the end of an uptrend suggests ongoing battle, but if the price stalls and volume shrinks, be alert.

**Bottom confirmation requires continuous volume expansion, not just one spike.** A single bullish volume candle is often a trap; true bottoms are characterized by steady, wave-like inflows of funds, which are more reliable.

**Watching candlesticks isn't as good as watching volume.** Price only shows the outcome; volume reflects the market's true sentiment. Once you understand this, you'll grasp the market's temperament.

**Top traders share the trait of holding cash.** It’s not necessary to be constantly trading; most of the time, they wait quietly. Act decisively when needed, rest when appropriate. This calmness is the rarest trait in the crypto space.

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SatoshiHeir

· 9h ago

It should be pointed out that your entire theoretical framework was thoroughly tested by the market back in 2017. While volume game theory makes sense logically, on-chain data analysis shows that true institutional selling often manifests as "gentle shrinking"—which contradicts your third point. Obviously, you have overlooked a key variable: the nonlinear changes in liquidity structure across different cycles. Satoshi Nakamoto's white paper never addressed technical analysis, which indicates that what does it mean? It means that prices are always illusory; only holding coins reflects the true state.

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pumpamentalist

· 9h ago

Being out of the market is truly profitable; I often get slapped in the face by FOMO.

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DYORMaster

· 9h ago

1. Stacking 1000U to 900,000, this guy is either storytelling or building a persona. 2. Not looking at K-line charts when checking volume is indeed a skill, but unfortunately most people can't understand it. 3. I believe in experts who are fully out of the market; the key is being able to resist watching the market when you're out, that's the real challenge. 4. Sharp declines with no rebound are often trap setups; don't be fooled by this experience-based logic. 5. I've heard the theory of continuous volume surges countless times; those who can make money have long since given up trading. 6. A price limit increase with no volume often indicates that the chips have already been concentrated at the top; be cautious. 7. This logic is elegant, but real market movements are always much more complex than theory. 8. The girl who can persist from 1000U to 900,000 has a mindset more valuable than technical skills. 9. Volume is indeed a mirror to reveal true intentions, but you also need to learn how to see through false volume. 10. Mastering the skill of being fully out of the market can't be achieved in ten years; it's easy to say on the keyboard, but psychologically tormenting.

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GateUser-bd883c58

· 9h ago

1000U to 900,000, this guy is really ruthless, but the key point is still that sentence—being completely out of the market is the hardest lesson, most people can't do it. Hey, I have deep experience with high-volume levels in the all-in market. I almost got caught then, but luckily I reacted quickly. "Volume shows the real person," this phrase is spot on. Many people fall into the trap of only looking at K-line charts and ignoring volume. Bringing a girl into the crypto world and still making this amount, I have to say luck played a part, but discipline was even more important. That segment where the price plummeted and couldn't rebound really hit me—I was caught by the last spike just like that. High-volume levels at peaks are much scarier than just increasing volume; most people don't notice these details at all. Turning 1000U into 900,000 sounds simple, but I wonder how many times you wanted to smash your phone during the process. The logic of continuous volume at the bottom is sound, but in actual trading, judging the true bottom is really difficult. This set of theories all sound correct, but when it comes to actually executing a complete exit, I estimate nine out of ten people can't do it.

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notSatoshi1971

· 10h ago

Damn, 1000U turned into 900,000. That determination is real.

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PonziWhisperer

· 10h ago

Being out of the market is the hardest part, really. Most people simply can't do it.

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StealthMoon

· 10h ago

Holding no position is the true way, I agree with this. Most people just can't sit still and have to keep trading all the time, only to get cut and doubt their life choices.

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