At 3:37 AM, my phone notification jolted my hand, spilling the freshly brewed goji berry water onto the keyboard — the forced liquidation notice from the trading platform was more sudden than my mom's marriage pressure calls.
The words 'Available balance 0.00' on the screen hit me like a loud slap: 80 points of profit, a proposal diamond ring for my girlfriend, and her words 'I trust you' all evaporated overnight. The torrential rain outside poured in like a deluge, smashing against the window with a crackle, just like my money that was wasted, lamenting.
I curled up on the sofa, takeout boxes piled up into a 'pyramid of shame', sturdier than my account balance. The K-line that once made me feel euphoric twisted and turned on the screen, mocking me: 'Aren't you supposed to give her a home? Now you can't even afford to support yourself!'
The next day at noon, I sold all the liquidatable parts in my computer, gathered two amounts of entry funds, and left a message for my girlfriend: 'This time, I'm not betting on luck; I'm betting on myself,' before diving into the K-line piles.
Ten months later, when the account number returned to eight digits, I didn't share my gains or show off. I simply printed four lines and stuck them on the monitor— this was a 'lifesaver' bought with a tuition of 90 points and a broken heart, which I must recite three times daily when I open my eyes:
① Absolutely do not chase after a rapid increase followed by a slow decrease; the main force loves to 'fish for retail investors.'
Those sudden surges accompanied by low volume bearish trends are the main force 'washing the board,' tricking greedy retail investors into buying and then harvesting them. The real top has only one signal: a huge bearish candle with high volume! At this point, don't hesitate; if you hesitate for a second, be prepared to be buried— I was once greedy, rushing in when I saw a strong upward trend, and ended up losing 15 points that same day.
② On the day after a surge, a big bearish candle appears; sell immediately without hesitation.
Remember: A big bearish line following a surge is the market shouting 'Run!' Previously during that ETH incident, I hesitated for 3 minutes, and 23 points evaporated directly, equivalent to losing a vehicle. Now I've developed muscle memory; as soon as I see this kind of 'black stick K-line,' my mouse clicks sell faster than I grab a coupon, and I absolutely won't dally with the main force.
③ No volume on the rebound after a sharp decline? Absolutely do not buy the dip!
A rebound with low volume after a sharp decline is purely 'a dead fish rolling over.' It looks like an opportunity, but in fact, the main force is throwing 'flying knives.' Whoever catches them is in trouble. I've suffered losses three times, thinking I was buying the bottom each time, only to get deeper into trouble. The correct operation is to wait for the second volume increase to stabilize and confirm the trend before taking action. It's better to earn less than to become a 'patsy.'
④ Volume and price are the 'true language'; indicators are merely 'auxiliary roles.'
When looking at the high position, see if OBV can synchronize with new highs. If the price rises but OBV doesn't follow, it's likely a 'false rise' and will drop faster than a rabbit. If there's only one volume increase at the bottom? Don't get excited; that's the main force's 'bait.' Continuous volume accumulation is the real opportunity, and entering at this time can double your winning chances.
I stuck these four rules on transparent tape and wrapped them around my wrist, even staring at them while eating. Later, when I encountered TRB, I entered with 10% allocation and stubbornly endured a 50% floating loss. My friends advised me to cut losses, but I held firm for two months based on my rules, and finally exited with a profit of 380 points, achieving a 30-fold return. It wasn't luck; it was the confidence from my rules.
Now, when I encounter a stormy night, I no longer cry in front of the computer; instead, I turn off the market and cook a steak with red wine. I finally understand: the market is always there, opportunities are never lacking, and the only things I can control are my own hands and greed.
