2026-01-10 07:25:14

8 years ago, I entered the market with nothing but 1200U in capital. Over the years, I haven't caught any astonishing super rallies, but I have steadily grown my assets with a seemingly "clumsy" approach. Now, my account assets have surpassed 1 million U.

Summarizing my 8 years of market observation and practical experience, I want to share 6 core trading principles.

**Rule 1: Rapid Rise, Slow Fall = Whales Accumulating**

When this pattern appears, it usually indicates that the big players are quietly building positions. If you see a sharp surge followed by a gradual decline, it's likely a shakeout. Don't be scared out of the market. The real top signal is actually the opposite: a sudden massive rally followed by a quick drop, which is the biggest trap.

**Rule 2: Fast Drop, Slow Rise = Whales Distributing**

A slow rebound after a flash crash may look like a buying opportunity, but it could very well be the final move. Many people hold the mindset of "it's already fallen so much, where else can it go?" and end up getting caught deep.

**Rule 3: No Volume at Highs Is More Dangerous Than Volume**

High volume at a top doesn't necessarily mean the market has peaked; it might still go higher. But if volume suddenly disappears at a high level, beware of an imminent crash.

**Rule 4: Single Large Volume at Bottom Is Just a Bait**

A single large volume spike at the bottom is usually the main force "luring" retail investors. The real accumulation opportunity is when volume continues to increase steadily, indicating genuine capital inflow.

**Rule 5: Volume Reflects Market Sentiment**

Candlestick charts are just the result; understanding the market key lies in observing volume. Small volume indicates little attention, large volume shows active capital movement. Reading volume properly allows you to see through people's intentions.

**Rule 6: "Nothingness" Is the Highest Realm**

Without attachment, you should be willing to hold cash when necessary. Only enter decisively when genuine opportunities appear—no greed, no rush. Maintaining this calm mindset is the key to surviving long-term in this market.

These methods may seem simple, but executing them requires discipline. Many people prefer frequent trading, but those who truly achieve stable profits are often the ones who slow down—doing each trade well, without haste or impatience, is the most reliable path.

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DataChief

· 1h ago

1200u to a million, this pace is really incredible. Sometimes slow is fast. --- Reading people's intentions through trading volume, I have deep experience with this. Volume can't deceive people. --- No volume at high levels is truly dangerous. I’ve been caught out here before. --- Rule six is the hardest; most people simply can't hold a position in cash. --- This method of rapid rise and slow decline is really effective. I've used it for years. --- Chasing after a single large volume at the bottom is indeed easy to get trapped; it depends on the sustainability. --- Only those who are not in a hurry can live the longest. This is the truth. --- The easiest time to be greedy is when prices fall quickly and rise slowly, and the mindset collapses. --- I feel that compared to technical analysis, discipline is the core of making money. --- Those who can maintain stable profits are the ones who can hold steady. I still lack the right timing.

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OptionWhisperer

· 01-10 12:37

1200U炒到100万，真的是老韭菜的修行之路啊，这耐心我是学不来的 Seeing the volume so clearly, success really is in the details. I need to digest these six points well. It looks simple, but actually requires a lot of discipline to operate. Most people probably get caught up in frequent trading. The realm of non-action, to put it nicely, is actually about resisting the temptation to act... this is the hardest part. Those rapid rises followed by quick crashes are very easy for me to get caught in. I need to learn this set of recognition rules. My previous understanding of the logic "rise quickly, fall slowly" was completely reversed. No wonder I kept buying at high levels. The one about falling fast and rising slowly hit home. Many people completely lost money under the mentality of "it's fallen so much already." The bottom bait trick is so cunning; retail investors really find it hard to tell whether it's an opportunity or a trap.

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JustHodlIt

· 01-10 07:55

1200 bucks to a million households, this pace is really steady. I just want to ask, have you not experienced a liquidation once in these 8 years? --- The point about volume is correct, but honestly, many people don’t understand it, including myself sometimes having to go back and review it. --- The theory of rapid rise and slow fall has been heard too many times. The key is whether you can stay calm when it actually happens—that’s the real challenge. --- The last phrase "Wu" (nothingness) is the highest realm... sounds Zen, but in reality, holding no position tests human nature the most. --- From 1200 to 1 million, not once did I make a fortune in explosive markets. This sounds like bragging, but on second thought, it’s actually more reliable. --- Trading volume is a mirror of people's hearts. This is brilliant—more genuine than any technical indicator. --- Those who trade frequently often die from slip-ups. I have a lot of experience with that. --- Those sudden large-volume surges followed by sharp drops—I've never dodged them. They are truly the biggest traps. --- Single large volume at the bottom is a bait—remember that, it’s to attract retail investors to scrape the leeks. --- Is it more dangerous when there's no volume at high levels? I never thought about it before, but I’ll pay special attention next time.

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Hash_Bandit

· 01-10 07:38

ngl the volume thesis hits different after watching enough market cycles... that "no volume at high" part especially got me thinking about all the false breakouts I've seen over the years

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