I have seen a trader who started with 100,000, with no background and no informational advantage. His only weapons were watching the charts every day and reviewing his trades.

In the beginning, he was no different from most people: impulsively placing orders when excited, chasing after rises, being led by the market. But gradually, he found the secret—only trading fluctuations he could understand and only earning profits he could comprehend. After six years, his account quietly grew to eight figures.

This convinced me of one thing: in the crypto world, the ultimate reward is not for the quick-handed, but for those who stay until the end.

**Six Market Principles Learned from Losses**

1. **A sharp rise followed by a slow fall is usually turnover, don’t rush to escape**
After a steep surge, the market gradually declines, often indicating chips are being transferred and the market is testing confidence. The real warning sign of a crash is a "waterfall plunge"—that means the main players have already withdrawn.

2. **A bullish candle after a crash is often a trap**
A large bullish candle suddenly appearing at the bottom looks satisfying, but most are trap signals. The true bottom requires repeated testing and oscillation; it won't be confirmed by a single candle.

3. **High volume at the top is the most terrifying**
Volume at the top indicates capital is争夺, buyers and sellers are still tugging, and opportunities may still exist. But if trading volume suddenly drops, the market becomes eerily quiet—often the calm before a big fall.

4. **Volume at the bottom needs to be sustained**
A single volume spike on a bullish candle doesn't change much. A real reversal occurs when "the price stabilizes and volume continues to grow"—this is a true sign of capital entering.

5. **Volume reveals the market’s true feelings**
Decreasing volume indicates capital is retreating; increasing volume shows someone is taking over. Understanding the dialogue between volume and price is more reliable than studying head and shoulders patterns.

6. **Holding no position is a high-level attack**
When the market is unclear, the smartest move is to do nothing. Holding no position is not cowardice; it’s respect for the market.

**Final words**

The crypto world doesn’t require you to predict with perfect accuracy, but it does require you to minimize losses when you make mistakes. Stay calm, protect your positions, and survive until the next cycle—you will have already outperformed most people. True winners never fight desperately in the market; they ensure they are still at the table when opportunity comes.