90s crypto world 5 years: from 500k to nearly 10 million, I survived with 7 "stupid methods".

A monthly salary of 3,000 to 50,000, can it save up to 24 million by retirement? Most likely not enough for a down payment on a house in a first-tier city. Relying on a job to cross social classes? Reality often gives you a heavy punch. Doing business? Without background or resources, even if you rush into a hot trend, you may end up being just a "runner-up victim."

As a 28-year-old native of Guangzhou, I was once trapped in such anxiety until I dove into the crypto world five years ago. From an initial capital of 500k to nearly ten million in assets today, I own three properties—one for my parents' retirement, one for myself, and the rent from the remaining one just covers my daily expenses. Over these 1800 days and nights, I never chased so-called "insider information" and never touched adrenaline-pumping leverage; I solely relied on a few stubborn principles. Today, I am sharing seven lessons learned through blood and tears. Remember, following just one can save you millions, and if you stick to three, you can outperform 95% of retail investors.

1. When prices rise sharply and fall slowly, don't rush to "settle" the market.

I have seen too many people get carried away by a big bullish candle, hastily cashing out when prices rise sharply, only to miss the subsequent main upward trend. In fact, if a sharp rise is followed by a slow decline like a snail, it is likely that the whales are quietly accumulating—if they haven't 'eaten' enough, why would they easily end the market trend? At this time, being patient is more important than making hasty operations.

2. After a massive volume surge, the "head-cutting" is the operator calling for "dumping the shares to the buyers."

When prices are skyrocketing, you must keep your eyes wide open: what you see is profit, but the market makers are focused on your capital. Suddenly, there is a massive surge in trading volume at a high point, followed by a straight plunge (also known as a "head-cutting kill"). This is not just a washout; it is clearly a trap to lure in more buyers. If you hesitate for a moment, your account might suffer a direct cut.

3. The "small bullish line" of rapid decline and slow rise may be a bait of "Don't go, fellow townsman."

After the sudden crash, a few small bullish candles appeared, but don’t think that the "floor price" has been reached. This gradual rise resembles the actions of a market maker distributing "scattered goods" — they are slowly handing out chips to those trying to catch the bottom, and just when you think you've bought at the bottom, you realize there are still lower levels below, such as -1 and -2.

4. The "calm" with no volume at the top is more dangerous than a crash.

When the price is high and trading volume is low, it is easy to let your guard down: the candlestick chart looks stable as an old dog, but in reality, there are undercurrents surging. A real crash is never loud and ostentatious; it often happens quietly—by the time you realize it, you are already hanging at a high position as a "scenery."

5. The bottom volume should look at "continuous" rather than "single".

A sudden surge in volume may be a "fishing line" set by the market makers to deceive you into thinking that a trend is coming. Only a sustained increase in volume over three consecutive days is a true signal that real money is entering the market. If there has been a long period of low volume and then suddenly a spike in volume occurs, that is the "starting gun" for the market to begin; it's not too late to take action at that point.

6. Trading coins is about emotions, and trading volume is the "mirror to reveal the truth."

Candlestick charts can be drawn, indicators can be misleading, but trading volume cannot fool people. Switch the screen to the trading volume interface, and it's clear at a glance whether the rise is real or fake: a genuine market will be accompanied by sustained volume, while a false spike will show reduced volume. It's easy to see who is "swimming naked."

7. No move triumphs over having a move, it's the survival instinct honed in a sea of blood.

Don't believe in "sure profit strategies". The core of surviving in the crypto world is three points: no obsession (never get itchy fingers when you should be in cash), no greed (don't blindly chase highs even if it goes up), and no fear (have the courage to buy the dip when it's time). This is not being Buddhist; it's a survival skill of dancing on the edge of a knife.

Finally, let's pour a bucket of cold water: There are three ways to make 1 million in the crypto world—bull market + holding on, identifying potential coins, and high leverage betting on the right direction. However, behind each path, there are the losses and skeletons of 90% of people. Don't just focus on wealth stories; first think about how much risk you can bear: How much loss will cause insomnia? How much loss will affect your life? If you can’t figure these out, don't come in.

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