Having been in the market for over three years, I have gone from a complete novice to where I am today. My account grew from an initial 10,000 USD to 670,000 USD. No insider information was provided to me, I didn't catch any crazy bull markets, I simply survived by relying on a set of "simple methods" learned through repeated market lessons.

Every piece of experience I share was earned with real money. I’m sharing because this approach is actually very ordinary; ordinary people can replicate it entirely, but the prerequisite is having extraordinary discipline.

**The Market Makers’ Tricks Are Hidden in Two Types of Trends**

First, let’s talk about the combination of rapid rises and slow declines. Imagine the price suddenly surging upward, then gradually grinding down. "A quick push, then three breaths," you’re probably familiar with this feeling. This is usually a sign of a shakeout. The logic for market makers is simple: a sharp rally causes panic, retail investors start to panic, then the price slowly declines, forcing them to sell at a loss, while the market maker picks up the bottom.

At this point, don’t be scared out by the volatility. The real big drop isn’t this frustrating market, but a "straight plunge."

Conversely, when the price drops quickly and rises slowly. After a flash crash, the rebound looks like a good bottom-fishing opportunity, but it’s actually the biggest trap. Market makers rely on this rebound to lure in longs, then gradually offload their chips. Remember this rule: the harder the fall, the weaker the rebound, and the greater the risk. Don’t always think, "It’s already fallen so much, where else can it go?" The market’s favorite game is punishing such thoughts.

**Trading Volume Is the True Voice of the Market**

High volume at a top doesn’t necessarily mean a peak, but without volume, it’s dangerous. When the price is high, you need to watch if the trading volume is continuously increasing. If volume keeps rising, it indicates market enthusiasm, and the price may continue upward; but if suddenly volume shrinks sharply and the price starts to sideways or decline, be cautious—funds are quietly leaving, and a crash may be near.

At the bottom, volume needs to be sustained. A single bullish candle with volume is usually a trap to lure in buyers. What does a real bottom look like? It’s a process of "shrinking volume, oscillating, then gradually increasing volume." For example, if the price has been sideways at the bottom for a long time, then suddenly, over several days, with gentle volume increases, it signals a genuine start of a rally.

Why? Because this indicates new funds are slowly entering, not chasing high out of greed. This kind of slow, steady volume increase is often more reliable than sudden, explosive volume.

**The Core of My "Simple Method" Can Be Summed Up in Three Points**

First, observe the trend to understand the market maker’s intentions. The rhythm of rises and falls hides their actions—rapid rises and slow declines are accumulation, sudden crashes and slow recoveries are distribution. Learning this helps you protect yourself at critical moments.

Second, volume confirms the trend. No matter how good a chart looks, without volume, it’s just a paper tiger. Watch for sustained volume increases, don’t be fooled by a single candle’s volume.

Third, discipline is more valuable than prediction. I grew from 10,000 USD to 670,000 USD not because I’m particularly smart, but because I stuck to stop-loss and risk management. Know when to cut losses, and when to take action without hesitation.

There are no shortcuts on this path. But if you’re willing to endure market swings for years like I did, and stick to these "simple methods," the results might surprise you.