In the turbulent world of cryptocurrency, he entered at the age of 22 and wrote a legend over 6 years: from a novice with an old computer to an invisible millionaire with an eight-figure asset. His story lacks 'mystical techniques' and only contains survival rules forged with real money - each one like a sharp scalpel, dissecting the market's surface to reveal the essence of human nature.
I. The 6 'Anti-Human Nature Rules' Gained from Losing Millions. Rule 1: Rapid rise and slow fall = Signal of Main Force Accumulation. Case Study: In 2024, ETH surged from $1,200 to $1,800 and then slowly fell at a rate of 5% weekly, appearing weak but hiding secrets. He built positions against the trend, and 3 months later ETH initiated a major uptrend breaking $3,000. Logic: The main force attracts attention with a quick rise and then uses a slow fall to wash out floating positions; during this time, trading volume often shows characteristics of 'price rising with decreasing volume → price falling with stable volume', which is a typical accumulation pattern.
Rule 2: Sharp drop and weak rebound = Distribution meat grinder. Lesson: In 2023, a certain altcoin fell 40% in a single day, and after rebounding only 5%, it dropped again. He got trapped because he was greedy for rebound profits and eventually had to cut losses. Warning: If a rebound after a sharp drop does not exceed 30% of the drop and trading volume shrinks, it is very likely that the main force is dumping while distributing. At this time, any 'bottom fishing' is just giving bullets to the market maker.
Rule 3: Volume at the top can be gambled; no volume rebound must escape. Data: Analyzing bull market top data from 2017 to 2025, coins with volume stagnation at the top still have an average of 15% upside potential, while coins with no volume rebound will create new lows 85% of the time. Operation: At the top with high volume, one can keep 30% of the position to gamble on the tail-end trend; if the rebound is without volume, one should clear the position within 2 hours to avoid becoming the 'last stick'.
Rule 4: A single surge at the bottom is a trap; sustained surges indicate a true reversal. Practical example: When BTC fell to $90,000 in 2024, there was a single-day surge of 10%, but he stood still; only when there were 5 consecutive days of surges and it stabilized at $95,000 did he decisively enter the market, ultimately earning a 40% profit. Key point: The first surge at the bottom is often a trap (like a market maker manipulating the price), so it's necessary to observe whether the volume exceeds the average volume of 150% for 3 consecutive days and whether the price stabilizes above the short-term moving average (like EMA20).
Rule 5: K-line patterns are the scripts of market makers; trading volume is the retail investors' 'mirror of truth'. Mindset: He never solely looks at K-line patterns but calculates the market sentiment index using 'trading volume ÷ open interest'. When this index rises for 3 consecutive days and the price breaks through key resistance levels, it is deemed an effective breakout. Tool: It is recommended to use Glassnode's 'MVRV Ratio' (Market Value to Realized Value Ratio); a value below 3 indicates a panic bottom, while above 5 signals caution for bubbles.
Rule 6: The skill of waiting in cash is more valuable than building a position. Discipline: He only trades 3-4 times a year, spending most of his time observing. In the first half of 2025, he waited in cash for 127 days until the ETH/BTC exchange rate broke 0.024 before entering the market, precisely capturing a 25% increase. Logic: The cryptocurrency market is in a sideways movement 80% of the time and trends 20% of the time. Learning to wait in cash allows for concentrated force in crucial battles.
II. The Transformation from Retail Investor to Hunter: Three Levels Beyond Technical Analysis. First Level: Overcoming the 'Sunk Cost Fallacy'. Epiphany Moment: When he cut off the last altcoin that was trapped for 6 months, he suddenly understood that 'stopping loss is not failure, but saving bullets for the next victory.' From then on, he set a 5% stop-loss line, never allowing losses to expand.
Second Level: Understanding the 'Psychological Warfare of Market Makers'. Classic Battle: In 2024, a certain coin frequently experienced 'spike' (sudden drops followed by rebounds) at the bottom. He discovered through on-chain data that large whales were continuously accumulating in the low-price area, so he followed suit and ultimately the coin surged 300% in 3 months. Insight: Market makers often use techniques like 'panic suppression' and 'false breakouts' to create emotional fluctuations; on-chain data (like whale addresses and exchange inflows) is more authentic than K-lines.
Third Level: Cultivating an 'Ego-less Mindset'. Daily Routine: Meditate for 10 minutes every day, write down a trading plan before trading and sign it for confirmation. He says: 'When you no longer pursue making money on every trade, but focus on 'striking at the right moment', the market will reward your restraint.'
Abandon the 'Fantasy of Getting Rich Quickly': An annual return of 30%-50% is already at the top level; 99% of those who pursue short-term doubling will end up with zero.
Stay away from 'Information Noise': Turn off 90% of social groups and live streams, focusing only on the Federal Reserve's official website, SEC filings, and on-chain data platforms (like Nansen).
Conduct 'Stress Tests': Trade with funds that 'won't affect your life if lost'; he always maintains a 20% position in stablecoins to cope with black swan events.
Conclusion: Be a calm sniper on the battlefield of desires.
Ultimate Advice for Beginners: The Fundamental Logic for Survival in the Crypto World. When peers are anxious about 'earning over 10,000 a month', he spent 6 years validating a truth: the crypto world is not a battlefield of 'technical skills', but a dojo for 'self-cultivation'. Those obsessed with 'quick riches' and 'magical levels' will ultimately be harvested by the market; while true winners have already learned to lurk like snipers, decisively pulling the trigger when prey appears.
Remember: The secret to surviving in the crypto world is not about 'how amazing the technology is', but 'not making foolish decisions'. These 6 rules, may you never have to use them, but you must know them.
