Someone asked me: starting with 10,000 USD, can I save up to 900,000 USD in three years?

My answer is: Yes.

But I need to clarify—this doesn’t require any insider information, doesn’t rely on insanely good luck, and certainly doesn’t depend on hitting some chosen one coin. What I’ve learned over three years is much more practical than that.

I later realized that trading coins isn’t fundamentally about IQ. The real factor that determines whether you make money or lose it is your mindset. Those who make big money in the crypto world all understand one principle: the more you think about getting rich overnight, the easier it is to walk the path of liquidation. Emotions are the true hidden players behind the scenes; they are more effective than any technical analysis.

Today, I’ll share six rules I’ve summarized. Even if you only understand one of them, you can avoid losing tens of thousands of dollars; if you manage to follow three, your stability can surpass most people around you.

**First, observe the rhythm of price movements.** A quick surge followed by a slow decline is a key signal—usually indicating someone is secretly accumulating chips. After a rise, if there’s no rapid plunge, it suggests the main players haven’t finished selling; what does a real top look like? After a volume spike and rapid rise, suddenly crashing down like a waterfall—that’s the real story of “cutting leeks.”

The opposite also holds true. Rapid declines and sluggish rises often mean someone is quietly taking profits at the top. After a flash crash, if it slowly climbs back up? Don’t be naive enough to think you can catch a bargain—that’s the final blow. Never be fooled by thoughts like “it’s fallen so much, it can’t fall further.”

**Trading volume speaks more honestly than candlestick patterns.** Many think that high volume at a top means the market is doomed—that’s not correct. The real danger is no volume. If there’s still buying at high levels, it indicates the market is still fighting itself; if suddenly there’s no volume at high levels, the big players might have already exited, leaving retail investors waiting for salvation.

Don’t rush to go all-in at the bottom just because of high volume. A single day of high volume might be a smoke screen; the real bottom signal is several consecutive days of volume, indicating genuine market entry.

**Ultimately, crypto trading is about manipulating people’s psychology.** People’s thoughts are all reflected in trading volume. Candlestick charts are just surface phenomena; the core logic lies in the volume.

**And the last point, which is also the most important:** truly successful traders understand the word “nothing”—no greed, no impatience, no obsession. If you can withstand temptation and choose to stay out of the market, you’ve already beaten most people.

Crypto isn’t like a sprint, rushing straight to the finish. It’s more like a marathon, testing patience and mindset.