I've been messing around in the crypto market for over eight years, and today I want to share some heartfelt words with everyone.

Compared to my peers who are working hard in factories or e-commerce, my life is indeed more relaxed. But this ease didn't come out of nowhere; it was earned through countless lessons learned the hard way, paying tuition and stepping on pitfalls.

I realized early on a harsh truth: relying on a fixed salary to make a comeback is too difficult. So I decided to devote all my energy to trading. Honestly, I’ve persisted not because of exceptional skills, but because I’ve learned to read people and the market—knowing when to be patient and when to strike.

**Recognize the套路 to live longer**

The tricks used by market makers are always the same few moves. Once you see through them, you can basically protect your principal.

One of the most common套路 is this: the price skyrockets quickly, but declines slowly. When you encounter this, don’t lose patience and chase the rally. Frankly, this is the market maker slowly setting a trap, just like fishing—giving you a little sweet taste first, then slowly reeling you in once you bite. Many people can’t resist this warm water frog boiling effect, and in the end, they get caught at the top.

Be also cautious of the opposite scenario. After a market crash, there’s a soft rebound. Don’t naively think it’s the bottom. Nine times out of ten, this is the market maker dumping at high levels, deliberately creating a false rebound to lure in buyers. The true bottom requires time to verify and repeated confirmation; it can’t be determined by just one or two weak rebounds.

**Volume-price relationship reveals true intentions**

The interaction between volume and price hides many secrets.

Sometimes, the price surges to a high, and suddenly a large volume appears, scaring many into selling quickly. But this doesn’t necessarily mean the top is in. Sometimes, the market maker will make one last push, intentionally creating panic to make you sell early, so they can continue to push higher. Conversely, if the price has already reached a high but there’s no follow-up volume, that’s a real warning—if you don’t run now, you better be prepared to be the last sucker holding the bag on the final relay.

Volume at the bottom is also very telling. When there’s obvious volume increase at the bottom but the price remains stagnant, it indicates the main players are quietly accumulating. As long as the price can hold steady afterward, this often signals good opportunities brewing.

**Live to fight another day, then slowly get richer**

In this market, I’ve seen too many smart people completely exit after a single misjudgment. Those stories of sudden wealth are just stories; what’s truly valuable is the ability to survive.

The longer you live, the more you experience, the better you can see the true face of this market. Every loss teaches you a lesson, and every trap you dodge strengthens your market intuition.