In half a year, turning 10,000 U into 140,000 U. It sounds exaggerated, but it's really not luck—it's the result of watching the market daily, analyzing candlestick charts, and understanding the market makers' psychology.

Trading is essentially a craft. It's not so mysterious, nor does it rely on secret formulas—it's about repetition, observation, and repetition again. Today, I’ll share my insights from these years in hopes of helping you avoid detours.

**On the Rhythm of Shakeouts**

Prices surge upward rapidly, but the pullbacks are very slow—that's mostly a shakeout tactic. The main players want to scare retail investors and collect cheap chips, so they are willing to push prices higher. Don’t rush to run. When the true top arrives, the rhythm completely reverses—after a volume surge to push prices up, suddenly the price drops sharply, faster than you can react. This logic also works in reverse.

**The Trap of Rebound After a Sharp Drop**

The most intense declines often occur when funds are at their weakest. When you see a rebound, you think "the reversal is coming," but nine out of ten times, you get caught. The sharp drops and false rallies can be summarized in four words: funds are withdrawing. The small-step rebounds are the most deceptive. The main players want to unload, and they never give retail investors a second chance.

**Volume Speaks More Than Candlestick Charts**

Top formations can still show increasing volume, indicating that funds are still battling, and the market might still have some room to move. But if the volume suddenly drops, that’s truly dangerous—the main players have stopped their activity. Conversely, a sudden increase in volume at the bottom shouldn’t excite you; many are just traps to lure more buyers. Look for sustainability: after a period of consolidation, continuous volume increases are signs of genuine accumulation. A single-day volume spike cannot change the overall picture.

**Volume as the Market’s Thermometer**

Candlestick charts show the results, but volume is the driving force. No volume means no participation; volume indicates real capital movement. Keep an eye on abnormal volume changes, and you can sense the market’s direction earlier than others. This is more effective than any technical indicator.

**The Art of Entering and Exiting Positions**

If you can hold a position empty, do so; if you can act, do it decisively. Don’t chase, panic, or recklessly sell. It sounds simple, but few can truly do it. Opportunities in the crypto world are never lacking; what’s missing is the patience to stay calm and the clarity to see the bigger picture.

The highest level of trading is winning without any tricks.

The market’s fog is thick, but as long as you keep watching, studying patterns, and not letting emotions control you, you’ll gradually see the logic behind this game. Don’t waste time on unnecessary moves—follow the rhythm, and leave the rest to time.