#数字资产市场洞察 From $5,000 to $1.5 million - 6 truths from three years of trading records

A friend named A Jin started getting involved in the crypto space three years ago, but the more he traded, the more he lost, and his girlfriend left him. Later, at a gathering, he found me with only $5000 left, asking if I could help him take a look. Without much thought, I agreed.

In the more than 1000 days that followed, we did one thing: we turned that $5000 into 1.5 million. There were no insider tips, nor did we catch any particularly crazy market trends; it was entirely based on a methodology that had been repeatedly validated. Later, I found that these experiences were actually useful to many people.

**Rapid rise and slow fall, the dealer is accumulating positions**

You will see a sudden sharp pull-up, followed by a gradual decline. This usually indicates that large funds are quietly accumulating positions. Conversely, if you see a slow rise followed by a sudden crash, that is a different story – that is the true signal of reaching the peak. Many people rush in to buy at this time, only to find themselves stuck.

**Sharp declines and slow rises, beware of selling signals**

After a sudden crash, there is a slow rebound, which at first glance seems like a bargain opportunity, but often this is just the last blow. "How much lower can it go after such a drop?" — this thought is the most dangerous, because there is always a lower level below.

**High volume doesn't necessarily mean a peak, lack of volume is what to be cautious of**

At high levels, trading volume can still be seen, and there might be another surge. But if the trading volume suddenly dries up at high levels and goes quiet, that is the real prelude to a collapse.

**Be cautious with volume at the bottom; sustained volume is reliable**

A single surge in volume may just be the bait thrown by the market maker. We need to see it oscillate for a period of time, followed by several consecutive days of volume coming in, before it truly resembles a real accumulation.

**Trading volume is the true heartbeat of the market**

The K-line is just the surface result, while the trading volume reflects the actual sentiment of the market. A shrinking volume indicates that no one is participating, while a sudden influx of volume suggests that there is indeed capital coming in. You can see what the major players are doing and what retail investors are thinking from the changes in volume.

**The highest level of operation is to do nothing at all**

Have no obsession; if it's time to empty the warehouse, then empty it—don't be greedy or anxious. Understand the situation clearly; if it's time to buy the dip, then act, but the premise is that you really see it clearly. This is not about lying flat, but about refining your trading mindset.

Opportunities in the crypto world have always been there; what's lacking are those who can control their hands and see the situation clearly. Understanding these 6 points is the starting point to losing a few thousand yuan less; if you can achieve three of them, your stability will surpass that of most retail investors.