This path, when spoken of, is not easy nor is it difficult. The key point is whether you can keep a clear mind when the market is at its craziest.

That year, when LUNA collapsed, I was also caught in the trap. A senior trader was drinking with me at the time, and I still remember what he said: "The market isn't that complicated, as long as you don't let emotions mess you up, there will be opportunities sooner or later."

Only later did I realize that the true enemy in the crypto world is never the K-line, but human nature itself.

During a bull market, everyone is an analyst; when the market turns, everyone becomes a retail investor. Most people lose money not because they can't understand the charts, but because greed and fear hijack their decision-making. My ability to go from zero to where I am now is entirely based on a proven trading framework — not complicated, but effective:

**Enter with patience**
Want to chase after ETH when it rises? Wrong. The real opportunity is when the market is quiet. Start with small amounts to test the waters, get a feel for the rhythm, much more reliable than blindly going all-in.

**Consolidation is the toughest phase**
The longer the low-level oscillation, the stronger the accumulation; prolonged high-level consolidation often indicates a correction. Buy in the bottom range, sell in the top range — this is the simplest market rule.

**Sell when it peaks, buy when it dips — that’s the real opportunity**
Many do the opposite — chasing at high levels only gets you trapped; during a decline, it’s better to clearly see the pattern before acting. Don’t buy blindly; look at support levels and volume structure.

**Buy on red candles, sell on green candles — easy to understand but hard to execute**
This is the most torturous because most do the opposite. Panic at green candles, greed at red candles. Beating yourself is harder than beating the market.

**Buy during early dips, sell during midday rallies**
Short to medium-term, it’s not always perfect, but this approach can save you countless times.

A true expert isn’t about trading frequently, but knowing when to be ruthless and when to hold firm. Looking at K-lines isn’t complicated — one line, one volume, the direction is right there. All these are experiences forged in the market.

Those who are afraid to chase after gains when prices rise, afraid to buy when prices fall, reluctant to sell after profits, or stubbornly hold onto losses — as long as these psychological demons aren’t eliminated, no matter how much you earn, you won’t be able to keep it. The key isn’t that you don’t run fast enough, but that you need to find your own trading logic; otherwise, you’ll always be wandering in the dark.