In half a year, turning 10,000 U into 140,000 U—this is not luck, but rather daily dedication to the charts, repeatedly analyzing candlesticks, dissecting trends, and pondering what the main players are thinking. Today, I’ll share six of my most secretive experiences over the years. Master one or two of these, and you can at least avoid those common big pitfalls.

Let's start with the first trap: rapid ascent during a rally, but a sluggish correction that crawls like a snail. Eight out of ten times, it's the main force shaking out weak hands, aiming to eliminate uncommitted chips. Don’t rush to cut losses; this is a scare tactic. When the real top arrives, the reaction is completely opposite—less aggressive upward movement, but a free-fall-like decline that leaves you no chance to react.

Second lesson: weak rebounds after a sharp decline are the most dangerous signals. The price drops hard but recovers weakly, indicating that big funds are retreating. When you see small, step-by-step rebounds, don’t think “it’s rebounding after such a big drop,” because nine out of ten times, that mindset will lose money. If the main force is unloading, they won’t give you a second chance to bottom fish.

Next, look at volume—high volume at a high level isn’t necessarily bad; it shows that funds are still fighting, and there might be room for further breakthroughs. The real danger is a sudden collapse in volume—that’s a true signal of main force retreating, and at that point, you must immediately hit the brakes.

Don’t rush in when there’s volume at the bottom either. A single day of high volume is often the market manipulators digging a trap. True initiation requires persistence—grinding in the bottom area for a while, then continuous volume increases, which indicates genuine accumulation. Don’t be fooled by single-day data.

The importance of volume can’t be overstated. Candlestick patterns are just the result; volume is the root. When volume is small, few participate; when volume is large, funds are actively moving. Keep a close eye on volume rhythm, and you can sense market sentiment shifts ahead of others.

The last and most difficult point: when you see the clear signs, stay completely out of the market; when an opportunity arises, act decisively. Don’t chase highs, don’t recklessly cut losses, and don’t be driven by emotions. It sounds simple, but very few can truly do it. Nothing is lacking in the crypto world—what’s missing is the calm patience and the eyes that see through the door. Don’t blindly rush in the fog; follow the rhythm, and over time, you’ll naturally gain insight.