If I told you that someone turned 100,000 into 20,000,000 in three years, what would be your first thought?
Insider information? Extremely high leverage? Or staying up late every day to watch the market?
None of those.
Recently, after a deep conversation with an old friend, I found out that what he did was just a set of 'foolish logic' so simple it makes you yawn.
But this simple logic is something that most people can't stick to for more than three months.
Because human nature always likes to complicate simple things, chasing highs and lows in the market, searching for get-rich-quick schemes in the noise, ultimately repeating the same mistakes in a cycle.
Today I'm not going to talk about complex indicators, just a few rhythm truths I've seen with my own eyes and have repeatedly verified in the market — understanding this may not make you rich overnight, but it will likely help you avoid many pitfalls.
1. A true top never gives you the opportunity to "slowly get off".
Have you ever seen this kind of trend: the price suddenly surges rapidly, then starts to decline slowly, dropping a little each day, as if giving you ample time to think about whether to run?
Many people see a high followed by a drop and immediately think, "It’s topped out," and hurriedly sell.
Interestingly, this is often the main force "clearing positions," rather than the actual end of the market.
What does a true top look like?
Often it’s a violent surge followed by a sudden and unexpected vertical drop — that kind of decline gives you no time to react, and your account balance suddenly drops a zero.
So remember: the "slow decline" that makes you comfortable is not necessarily a top; the "waterfall" that leaves you no time to react is the true top.
2. The "slow recovery" after a sharp drop is often a gentle trap.
Another common pitfall: after a sharp drop, the market starts to slowly recover, the trend is stable, and the volume is moderate, making it look like it's "stabilized" and "a good time to bottom out."
But this is likely the main force "tempting buyers with a rebound"; once you get on board, and the chips are collected, they will quickly smash it down.
The most dangerous thing in the market is not the crash, but the "slow bull illusion" that makes you feel secure to enter.
3. Look at the volume, not the commotion.
Many people see a "huge volume" at the top and get scared, thinking it's a selling signal, and rush to liquidate.
But in fact, a huge volume at the top sometimes indicates a second surge opportunity — it means active trading and liquidity are still present.
What you really need to be wary of is a sudden "reduction in volume."
It's like suddenly releasing the gas pedal while driving; the market loses momentum. The price may not have dropped significantly yet, but that's the beginning of danger — when no one is playing anymore, if you stay inside, you will only sink deeper.
4. The bottom is not determined by a single "needle."
I often see people discussing whether a "single huge volume shadow line indicates a bottom"; my experience is that a single signal is not reliable.
A true bottom structure often appears after a period of reduced volume and sideways movement, followed by several days of gentle increase in volume while the price steadily rises — this indicates that funds are entering continuously and systematically, not just a rebound after a wave of panic selling.
To identify a bottom, you need to look at the "rhythm," not the "miracles."
Those who have been in this industry for a long time will understand that it's not about technique, it's about emotional management.
Reduced volume indicates a quiet market; increased volume is the formation of consensus among funds; K-line is just the result; volume and rhythm are the underlying language.
Don't fantasize about buying at the lowest point, don't be greedy selling at the highest point; have the courage to allocate in batches when prices fall, and understand to harvest in batches when prices rise — this is the core to surviving long-term and steadily compounding.
In this journey, slow is fast.
I am not a signal teacher, nor can I offer you the myth of a hundredfold return overnight.
But I am willing to give you a reminder before you fall into a pit; when you are confused, I will share some verified market rhythms.
If you also believe that investing is a long-term battle and not gambling, feel free to follow me, so we can walk a bit more steadily and further together in this cycle.
After all, a bull market always grows amidst doubt and ends in celebration.
