Having navigated the crypto world for so many years, I’ve summarized 7 of the most eye-opening experiences. Don’t think these are just motivational quotes—truly understanding any one of them could save you tens of thousands in learning fees; master three of them, and you’ll definitely surpass most retail investors.

First, most people only focus on price, but they fail to understand that the real driving force is actually trading volume. $BTC’s rises and falls are surface phenomena; trading volume is the market’s pulse. If you can’t understand the changes in volume, honestly, you’re not even close.

After a rapid surge, a slow pullback—don’t rush to pessimism—this is often a reshuffling of chips. What you really need to watch out for is a sudden large red candle after high volume, which usually isn’t market panic but the main force quietly distributing.

Be especially cautious after a gentle rebound following a flash crash. Does it look like a reversal? Most likely not. Many times, it’s just bait before the final harvest; the market loves to cut those who think “it can’t fall much more anyway.”

Here’s a counterintuitive rule—high volume doesn’t necessarily mean danger; rather, shrinking volume should make you extra cautious. During an uptrend, if volume keeps pace, it indicates market consensus; but if the price continues to rise while volume cools off, that’s often a sign of a trend reversal.

When volume spikes at the bottom, watch if it can be sustained. A single day of high volume might just be exploratory buying; a true reversal signal is when volume remains steady and can be continued, which is more reliable.

Think deeper—trading coins on the surface is about studying candlesticks, but essentially it’s about studying human nature. Volume represents market consensus, while price reflects emotion. Understanding volume often helps you hit the rhythm precisely.

The last one is the hardest—what’s often the secret weapon of experts? Doing nothing. No greed, no fear, no rush. When it’s time to hold cash, hold cash; when it’s time to act, act decisively. Those who truly go far in the crypto world are not the fastest responders, but those who stay steady and can wait.