I have been in the crypto world for exactly eight years, turning 200,000 yuan of principal into a 20 million yuan fortune, and I now own three villas. I'm not bragging when I say this, but I want to tell retail investors—making money in this market has never relied on insider information or luck, but on sticking to a "stupid method" that most people look down upon.

So what exactly is this method? In summary, it boils down to six ironclad rules. Understanding just one can help you lose 100,000 yuan less, and truly following three of them can help you outperform 90% of retail investors in the market.

First, let's talk about rapid surges. Many people get nervous when they see a sharp rise, but there's no need to. After a quick rally, the subsequent decline is mostly just the market maker shaking out weak hands and clearing out floating positions. What you really need to be cautious of are those sudden cliff-like crashes after a volume spike—these are the market maker’s tricks to lure in more traders and then dump.

Conversely, once the price suddenly plunges, don’t rush to buy the dip. A slow rebound after a decline is often just a trap to lure in more buyers. Don’t believe the nonsense that "it’s already bottomed out." Market makers never show mercy, and those blindly buying the dip usually get caught in the middle of the move, crying and screaming.

To spot the top, watch the volume. If the price stays high with continuous volume but fluctuates sideways, there might still be a tail-end rally. But if trading volume suddenly dries up and the market becomes dead, that’s the calm before the storm—it's time to exit immediately.

Looking at the bottom, a single-day volume spike is likely a false signal—don’t be fooled. The real bottom signal is simple: a period of low-volume consolidation, followed by a series of gentle, steady increases in volume and price. That’s the safe entry point.

Ultimately, trading volume is the best indicator of market sentiment. Candlestick patterns can be manipulated, but volume never lies. Following volume trends will help you avoid big pitfalls.

The most crucial rule, and my personal mental mantra, is the three "no"s: no obsession, no greed, no fear. No obsession means patiently waiting in cash for the right opportunity without rushing in; no greed means not chasing high after a strong rally to avoid getting chopped; no fear means daring to operate in the opposite direction during panic and deploying chips at low points. Master these three, and winning in the crypto world is no longer a dream.

I only trade with real capital, never engage in those flashy schemes. If you also want to avoid pitfalls and steadily profit in the crypto space, stop wandering in the dark alone. Using practical logic to earn solid money is the right way.