2026-01-08 06:28:44

I have a friend who has been involved in crypto investing for 5 years, turning 80,000 yuan into over 42 million with the simplest methods. When talking about his life, he is surprisingly low-key—owning 5 properties: one for himself, one to honor his parents, and three rented out, generating cash flow passively.

Throughout the process, he didn't rely on insider information, nor was he extremely lucky. He simply stuck to a few straightforward yet highly effective principles for 5 years.

Today, I want to share these six rules, which are more practical than studying a hundred different indicators.

**Rapid Rise, Gentle Fall** = Large capital is building positions. After a sharp surge, a gentle correction often indicates the main players are quietly accumulating. Don't be fooled by surface fluctuations; catching the rhythm is key.

**Rapid Drop, Weak Rebound** = Funds are withdrawing. When prices crash and can't recover, it's usually big players offloading. Buying the dip at this point is a suicidal move, with the highest risk of getting trapped.

**High Volume at Top Doesn't Always Mean a Top**. Sometimes, volume at the peak is still pushing higher; it's only when volume shrinks at the top that it more reliably signals the market is truly over.

**Single Large Volume at Bottom Is Unreliable**. Only sustained volume increases count. A single spike in volume is often a scam; multiple continuous volume increases indicate genuine market consensus.

**Market Movements Are Always About Sentiment, Not K-Line Charts**. No matter how complex the indicators, ultimately, they reflect emotions. Volume is the most direct mirror of market sentiment.

**The Last Rule: Inaction Is the Highest Wisdom**. Desireless, fearlessness, and non-attachment allow for a longer life in the market. Enduring the boredom of holding cash prepares you for the big opportunities.

Opportunities in mainstream coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum—whether in futures or spot—are worth observing and preparing for. The key is to find your own rhythm and not be disturbed by market noise.

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BridgeJumper

· 01-10 09:30

Basically, it's about being able to endure; I haven't changed my mind in 5 years. I also want to be this steady, but I get impatient when watching the market haha --- Neither rise nor fall can calm the nerves; basically, don't expect to turn things around. When a big trend comes, it just shakes you out --- The hardest part is inaction, the idle period is really torturous. Always thinking if I missed some opportunity --- Now, those still trusting in volume are just here to take your money. I've been scammed too many times, and this volume approach should be viewed inversely --- Those who quietly make big money never come out to share... Do you believe these kinds of posts? --- The key is that he endured the bear market; 90% of people cut their losses and exited during the bear market --- Contracts are basically gambling; spot trading is a bit more reliable. But most people trading spot are also gambling almost the same --- What you said about human nature is right; candlestick charts are just a waveform of human sentiment --- The most torturous period is during position building, but as long as you persist, you'll see that day. The problem is most people can't hold on

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ProposalManiac

· 01-10 02:01

It sounds good, but this set of logic is essentially a game mechanism that optimizes human weaknesses. Indicators like volume and sentiment, to put it simply, are tracking the power movements of the main players—who is accumulating, who is distributing. Ultimately, it’s about understanding the incentive compatibility of market participants. Sticking to a set of rules for five years may seem virtuous, but from another perspective, it’s just about finding your position within a specific cycle and seizing that wave of institutional dividends. The real test has never been the rules themselves, but the risk recognition ability and psychological resilience of the implementers. The concept of Wu Wei is the most interesting—on the surface, it sounds calm and effortless, but in reality, it means you need to have enough solid backing to dare to do nothing.

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ContractExplorer

· 01-10 01:23

It sounds good, but how many people can truly achieve "inaction"? Most are still being cut to pieces by the K-line. Speaking of which, the rhythm of rise and fall is indeed perfect, but execution is the biggest hurdle. 5 years, 80,000 turning into 42 million? You need incredible mental strength to withstand the mid-term halving. The current question is, how do retail investors judge whether it's the main force accumulating or the final squeeze? Collecting rent while lying down is more stable than anything else. This guy is the real winner; coins may go to zero, but houses can't run away. It seems that inaction is actually the hardest, because people can't help but be obsessed between making money and being trapped. I just want to know how many times he experienced a principal halving before understanding these principles. Volume won't lie; emotions are the biggest variable, and I agree with that. I've encountered both being trapped and taking off after continuous volume at the bottom; the key is timing. Large funds accumulating and distributing sounds simple, but how to accurately judge in actual operation? This set of rules sounds simple, but how many bear markets do you have to survive to implement it?

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LiquidationHunter

· 01-08 06:58

E80,000 rolling over 40 million, sounds like a story... but this guy's most ruthless statement is "Inaction is the highest wisdom." Really, most people die because they want to win too much. Wait, still collecting rent from five houses, now that's the ultimate winning posture. People who understand volume capacity have already eaten the meat; I'm still drinking the soup. Honestly, the hardest part is enduring the empty position phase, psychological tactics. Just want to ask, during those five years, was there not a single moment when he wanted to bottom out and got trapped? The rapid decline and weak rebound—I've stepped on that pit, learned the bloody lesson. When it rises sharply and falls gently, it's really effective; I verified it again yesterday. Regarding non-attachment, I need to ponder it well; I always think about turning things around in one shot. During that Bitcoin wave, was there a specific accumulation zone? Feels like just keeping a steady mindset, everything else is just floating clouds.

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TokenomicsTherapist

· 01-08 06:55

80,000 to 42 million? That takes such strong mental resilience. I could blow through all my principles in just a month, haha. But I truly believe in the "Inaction is the highest wisdom." The period of holding no positions was the most torturous, but it often turned out to be the right decision. Volume can lie, and candlestick charts can deceive even more. Got that. This guy is indeed low-key. Lying back and collecting rent is probably the ultimate goal, right?

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OnchainArchaeologist

· 01-08 06:51

80,000 to 42 million? That number sounds great, but the key is whether you can hold on. My biggest fear is that stories like this make me trade frequently. The volume and momentum theory really hits the point; it's much more practical than the bunch of technical indicators I used to see. However, executing it is still easily influenced by emotions. The most painful part is inaction. When you're out of the market, it's the most torturous, constantly thinking you can't miss the opportunity. As a result, it's easy to miss out, and this truly is a form of cultivation. Sticking to one methodology for five years without following the trend shows remarkable discipline. Such resolve is rare nowadays, but can ordinary people stick with it? Honestly, I haven't decided yet. The cash flow mindset is a highlight. It's not just about hoping the coin price doubles but also having tangible assets as support. That's true risk hedging.

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StillBuyingTheDip

· 01-08 06:36

To be honest, I figured out the theory of temperature fluctuations in price movements back in 2021, but I couldn't stick with it... Now seeing others multiply their holdings by 50 times in 5 years makes me a bit uncomfortable, mainly because my mindset isn't well-trained, always chasing the hot trends. --- Six rules sound simple, but the real question is how many can truly hold through the idle periods? I, for one, can't do it; every time my mindset collapses and I sell out first. --- I need to read the phrase "Inaction is the highest wisdom" more times; it feels like it's telling me not to operate blindly... but when the market comes, I can't control my hands, which is probably why I'm still at the bottom. --- I agree with the logic of continuous volume increase at the bottom; rushing in during a single huge spike really messes people up. I've seen too many scams. --- It's all about human psychology. Indicators are all pseudo-questions; in the end, it's who has better mental resilience that survives until the end. --- Lying back and collecting rent from 5 properties shows this guy was already financially free; subsequent operations are basically stress-free, and his mindset is completely different. --- Trading cryptocurrencies is really trading emotions. This hits too close to home—I am exactly the type of person driven by emotions.

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ShamedApeSeller

· 01-08 06:33

5 years 52x, speaking easily, but in fact, it means living with more repression than most people --- The most painful one is "Wu Wei" (inaction), honestly, most people can't endure it at all --- I remember the one about continuous volume increase; next time, don't be fooled into rushing in by a single surge in volume --- Lying down and collecting cash flow sounds great, but the prerequisite is having the capital to endure that 5 years of loneliness --- Volume is a mirror of emotions—this is spot on, much more useful than any MACD --- The worst is when the price drops sharply and the rebound is weak; one careless move can lead to permanent trapping --- All are correct, but who doesn't know how to execute? The real difficulty is not being swayed by market noise --- It looks simple, but each lesson is bought with real money and blood --- Being desireless and fearless sounds simple, but who can truly operate without attachment in practice

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