Someone asked, how much do I need to earn to be willing to let go of my obsession? I think this question is asked backwards. Having been in the crypto world for 8 years, from turning 10,000 U into 2,900,000 U, I’ve realized: earning is just the result; the key is whether you can understand what the market is playing.

No insider information, no catching any crazy bull runs, just sticking to one thing—treat trading like passing levels. Each level requires honing real skills.

The most valuable lessons I’ve accumulated over the years are six:

**There’s a rhythm to the ups and downs.** A sharp rise followed by a slow decline? Don’t rush to cut your position; this is usually a shakeout. What does a true top look like? A volume surge pushing prices up, then an instant free fall, leaving you no chance to catch the bottom. When a decline suddenly turns fierce but rebounds are weak, it’s the market makers running away. Don’t try to pick up the "historical lows"; that’s probably the last wave of selling.

**Volume is the soul of trading.** High volume at a peak can still push higher, but shrinking volume at a high suggests a crash. The same applies at the bottom: a single spike in volume is like bees leaving the hive; sustained volume indicates real capital entering. Small-volume moves have no real chance; only large volume makes it worth betting.

**Mindset outweighs all technicals.** Candlestick charts show what has already happened; volume reflects the market’s emotional state. The highest level of trading isn’t about complex strategies but about extreme simplicity: when it’s time to be out, be out; when it’s time to buy the dip, buy the dip. Stay calm and avoid greed. This is both respect for the market and confidence in making money.

Markets change every day, but by protecting your principal and staying true to your original intention, you can stand firm in the next cycle.