There is no overnight wealth in the crypto world—only skills honed over time and a mindset tempered by experience.

Today, I'm sharing 6 lessons learned with real money—newcomers should definitely save this; it can save you three years of detours:

1. Don’t panic sell during sharp rises and slow drops—When market makers suddenly spike the price and then let it drift down slowly, it’s not a signal of the top! This is often a shakeout to test your resolve. The real top is “sharp pump + waterfall drop”—that’s the final harvest moment.

2. Don’t rush to bottom fish after sharp drops and slow recoveries—When market makers crash the price and then let it slowly rebound, don’t think it’s an opportunity! This is often the final blow. Don’t be fooled by the illusion of “almost bottomed out”—catching the bottom halfway down is the worst.

3. Don’t panic when there’s high volume at the top; run when there’s no volume—A high surge in volume at high prices isn’t necessarily the top; there might even be a second wave. What’s truly scary is when volume suddenly dries up and the market feels deserted—that’s a sign of an impending crash!

4. Don’t rush in at the bottom just because you see volume—Consistent volume is more reliable—A single big green candle with volume? That’s probably a fake-out! After a period of sideways low-volume trading, if you start to see steady, moderate volume increases, that’s the real accumulation signal—enter decisively then.

5. Understanding volume means understanding market sentiment—Candlesticks are the result; volume is the story behind them! Low volume = no one’s playing, the market is cold; booming volume = funds are entering, the market is heating up. All the market psychology is hidden in the volume.

6. Pros practice the “no” philosophy—No attachment: go to cash when needed, don’t fight the trend. No greed: don’t chase skyrocketing coins, only earn within your knowledge. No panic: dare to buy when it drops to the right level, don’t let emotions drive you.

Finally, here’s a hard truth: The market is never wrong—only our judgments are. In crypto, you don’t need to predict the future. If you can keep your cool and survive to the next cycle, you’ve already won most of the battle.