Many people ask me how to survive in the crypto world and still do well. Honestly, it all comes down to learning how to read K-line charts. Today, I want to share a technical signal I’ve used many times—the Evening Star. This thing’s accuracy before a big drop is truly remarkable.

First, let’s talk about what an Evening Star is. After a market has risen for a while, a three-candle pattern suddenly appears: the first is a solid large bullish candle, showing a strong upward trend. The next day, a relatively short-bodied candle appears—either bullish or bearish—this one is small like a star in the sky. The third is the killer: a long bearish candle that directly plunges into the body of the first candle. This pattern is called the Evening Star, symbolizing a potential top and reversal. Industry insiders generally agree that its prediction accuracy can reach over 80%.

But that’s not all. If you combine it with three consecutive dark candles (three bearish candles, each lower than the previous one), it’s basically a prelude to a crash—there’s no escaping it.

I remember clearly, the moves on May 19, April 94, and October 11 all followed this pattern. In one night, the market dropped thousands of points, and everyone on the street was wailing and cutting losses. But our small group was different—we were all shorting, flipping positions instantly, with a rock-solid mindset. It felt like having the script in advance.

Looking back now, I’ve experienced those days of feeling completely isolated and helpless. Watching others lose everything in the market really hits home. That’s why I want to share what I’ve learned—like holding an umbrella for my past self who was caught in the rain. To achieve financial freedom in the crypto space and to climb the social ladder, ultimately, you need someone to give you a nudge.

Since we’re talking about trading strategies, I’ll briefly mention two popular methods nowadays.

One is dual-direction trading. This approach is very flexible—it works whether the market goes up or down. In a bull market, you can chase the rally; in a bear market, you can short. Making double the profit is easily doable. Many mainstream trading platforms now support this dual approach, and some even offer incentive policies during certain periods, like boosting investment returns by about 20%. That’s attractive for those wanting to increase their investments.

The other is holding coins—this is the most testing of one’s patience. It looks very simple—pick one or several coins, buy and hold for half a year or a year without touching them. But in practice, it’s extremely difficult because you have to resist all kinds of temptations and panic. However, if you stick with it, you can usually double your money—that’s the power of time.

The key is, regardless of which strategy you choose, you must thoroughly understand the technical aspects. The Evening Star is just an entry-level signal. True experts are those who can combine these signals with market psychology and capital flow analysis. That’s where the profit potential in crypto lies—how well you grasp it is up to you.