Many people ask me how to achieve financial freedom and travel the world. Every time, I say the same thing: "It might sound harsh, but I started my business with only 8,000 yuan, and I even experienced the despair of losing everything down to 2,000."

When I first entered the crypto space, I was just like 99% of the newcomers—full of dreams of overnight riches, chasing rallies, playing with high leverage, going all-in on altcoins, only to end up losing everything. Lying in bed, tossing and turning, I finally understood one thing: the crypto market is not a casino. To make steady money, you must understand the market’s patterns.

Over the years, I’ve distilled my losses into 6 iron rules. With these 6 principles, I started from that remaining 2,000 yuan, gradually increasing my position, and ultimately achieved financial freedom.

Rule 1: Rapid rises and slow declines usually indicate accumulation. It’s rare for the main force to run away immediately after a rally; pullbacks are normal shakeouts. Don’t panic and sell; the real profit opportunities often come afterward.

Rule 2: Weak rebounds after a sharp decline are a sign of distribution. It shows no one is willing to hold this position. Run quickly and don’t fight the market.

Rule 3: Increased volume at high levels doesn’t necessarily mean a top. New funds entering the market can also cause volume to rise. As long as the trend continues, hold your position; but if volume shrinks at high levels, you must liquidate immediately.

Rule 4: Confirm volume at the bottom repeatedly. A single volume spike isn’t convincing; continuous volume indicates genuine large funds entering. That’s when bottom-fishing is reliable. Just look at $XRP’s recent movements.

Rule 5: Forget complicated indicators; volume reveals the truth. Volume reflects the market’s real sentiment. When sentiment is high, the market moves; when sentiment disperses, the market disappears.

Rule 6: Cultivate the state of "no mind." Not greedy, not fearful, not impatient. Those who can calmly wait for opportunities are the ultimate winners in the crypto space.

How to trade with small funds? The logic is simple: divide your principal into 10 parts, use only one part each time to open a 3x leverage position, focus on mainstream coins, take profits when available, and lock the principal in place without moving it.

Ultimately, the biggest enemy in trading has always been the noise in your mind—not the news, not policies, but your restless heart. Whether you can control your mindset determines how far you can go.