Five years of trading experience, I used the simplest method to turn 30,000 USD into 56.48 million USD—missed the super bull market, no insider information, just treating crypto trading as leveling up and fighting monsters. 1825 days repeating the same logic.

Today I want to share the six core rules within this method. Truly, understanding one can reduce losses by hundreds of thousands, and mastering three is enough to outperform most retail investors.

**First Pitfall: Rapid Rise, Slow Fall**
This is often a sign of the market maker's trap. A quick surge followed by a slow decline is usually a shakeout—retail investors are most likely to panic and exit here. What does a real top look like? After a volume-driven rally, a waterfall decline—that’s the true top. This is a trap to lure more in; don’t be fooled.

**Second Pitfall: Fast Drop, Slow Rise**
The opposite of the first, this signals the market maker is unloading. A sudden crash followed by a slow rebound may look like a bargain, but it’s actually the final blow. Don’t think “it’s fallen so much, it must rebound”—that’s the easiest way to lose money.

**Third Pitfall: High Volume at the Top**
Many judge the top only by price, ignoring the power of volume. High volume at a high price may indicate another push upward; but if the high is dead and no volume appears, it’s dangerous—often a sign of an impending crash.

**Fourth Pitfall: Volume Trap at the Bottom**
Volume at the bottom also depends on context. A single spike in volume isn’t a signal; it’s mostly a bait. Truly reliable is sustained high volume after a period of consolidation with decreasing volume, indicating genuine accumulation.

**Fifth Insight: Volume as an Emotional Thermometer**
Crypto trading is fundamentally about emotions. Candlestick charts only record history; volume reflects the true attitude of funds. Shrinking volume means no one is playing anymore; exploding volume means funds are entering. Understanding this helps you grasp the market’s pulse.

**Sixth Realm: No Obsession**
Without obsession, you dare to hold no position; without greed, you won’t chase highs; without fear, you can truly bottom fish. This isn’t a Buddhist attitude, but the mindset of top traders.

Opportunities in the crypto world are never lacking; what’s missing are those who can control their hands and see the situation clearly. Most people aren’t lacking talent—they’re blindly stumbling in the dark, unable to find direction.

Markets fluctuate every day, but if you protect your principal and stay true to your original intention, you’ll be able to stand firm in the next cycle. Using this set of rules to navigate bear and bull markets is the long-term way to make money.