I am from Foshan, and I have been settled in Beijing for eight years now.



Eight years ago, with only 20,000 yuan, I dove headfirst into the crypto world. At that time, I knew nothing, just a rookie. Now, my account has accumulated assets worth tens of millions.

Does that sound like a motivational story? Not really. My success doesn't rely on any mysterious secrets, but on a straightforward method that looks simple but is actually the most effective. Just in the first half of this year, I earned over 1.7 million USD using this logic.

Over the years of trial and error, I have summarized seven most practical insights. Honestly, mastering just one of them can help you avoid losing tens of thousands; truly understanding three can put you ahead of 80% of retail investors.

**1. Too many people watch the price, too few pay attention to volume**

Most people only focus on the fluctuations of the candlestick chart, completely ignoring the most critical factor—the trading volume. Volume is the market's pulse. If you can't read it, you're not ready to get started.

**2. Don't rush to exit when the price pulls back after a rise**

A gradual pullback after a rally is often not a sign of distribution but a sign that the big players are quietly building positions. Be cautious of another scenario: trading volume suddenly surges, followed by a large bearish candle. This is called a "volume trap." Many people react by trying to sell, but end up getting trapped.

**3. Don't rush to buy the dip after a sudden drop**

This may look like a rebound signal, but in reality, it's the last window for the big players to unload. Remember this: the market loves to punish those who think "it can't fall anymore."

**4. Trading volume is the real signal indicator**

High volume doesn't necessarily mean a top; in fact, shrinking volume can be more dangerous. During an uptrend, sufficient volume indicates market enthusiasm; once volume dries up, a sharp decline may be imminent.

**5. Don't get overly excited when volume hits the bottom**

A single day of high volume isn't enough to confirm a bottom. The real turning point requires sustained buying after consolidation. Slow down, and the situation will become clearer.

**6. Trading is ultimately about human psychology, not candlestick patterns**

Volume reflects market consensus, while price is just temporary emotion. By understanding volume, you can stay in sync with the market rhythm.

**7. The highest level—"Wu Wei" (non-action)**

No greed, no fear, no panic. Sometimes hold cash and wait; other times, act decisively without hesitation. This is the demeanor of top traders.

I'm glad to share with everyone. I mainly focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum futures and spot strategies. If you're interested in this area, feel free to reach out.
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FloorPriceNightmarevip
· 01-11 07:45
Liquidity is indeed easy to overlook, but to be honest, your logic still has a bit of a mystical flavor... Can you really make stable profits just relying on trading volume? --- Eight years from 20,000 to hundreds of millions, that's truly outrageous. But I've read so many articles like this; how many people can actually replicate it? --- The realm of "Wu Wei" sounds nice, but in practice, it's just waiting with anxiety + FOMO double blow, understand? --- Trading volume is indeed important, but you overlooked one issue — retail investors can't see the true intentions of the big players at all. Isn't that still gambling? --- Eight years of settling in Beijing, that background is a bit unnecessary, just want to say I made money... But I truly admire the courage to go all-in. --- The part about the "liquidity trap" was well written. I have indeed been trapped before, but the key is how to judge when it's a real trap and when it's a real opportunity. --- The phrase "more than 80% retail investors" is interesting. What about the remaining 20%? Have they lost everything?
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DefiOldTrickstervip
· 01-10 18:58
Measuring this thing, to put it simply, is like reading the heartbeat of the big players. Those who can read it have already been secretly happy.
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SnapshotDayLaborervip
· 01-09 06:09
Quantity is indeed easy to overlook, but it seems that those who truly make money are focusing on market depth details rather than storytelling... Talking about non-action every day, isn't it ultimately when everyone goes all in that they suffer the biggest losses? Honestly, it's just throwing a tantrum. Eight years from 20,000 to hundreds of millions, I don't deny that some people have achieved it, but most people still get cut after reading this article because no one can teach execution. You mentioned the quantity trap, but conversely, the main force also knows that retail investors are aware of this trick... The volume dries up and crashes, I've seen this happen a few times, but to truly hold a vacant position during shrinking volume, your mental toughness has to be incredibly strong.
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GasFeeSobbervip
· 01-09 06:08
Quantitative analysis is indeed crucial, but unfortunately most people can't understand it at all and are still foolishly staring at the candlestick charts.
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MetaverseHomelessvip
· 01-09 06:05
Bro, this set of volume and price theory is indeed spot on, but I have to say... going from 20,000 to hundreds of millions, it's no wonder I haven't stepped on many landmines.
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AirDropMissedvip
· 01-09 05:59
Once again, it's this set of volume and price theory. It sounds good, but in reality, most people still have to rely on luck and mindset.
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TokenVelocityvip
· 01-09 05:47
It's the same old story of trading volume again. It's true, but few can really stick with it...
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BankruptcyArtistvip
· 01-09 05:41
If you don't understand the volume, don't play. It's really true. --- Another story of earning a million annually. Why do I always get cut? --- Holding cash and waiting for this. I waited until my mentality exploded. --- Trading volume is the pulse... I can't even gauge the pulse. --- After reading, I want to go all in again. That's why I went bankrupt. --- That last phrase "Wu Wei" (inaction), I am now quite inaction, and my account is gone. --- The volume trap is really deadly. It feels like I’ve fallen for it all over again.
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