7 Hard Lessons After 8 Years in the Crypto Market

8 years ago, I entered the crypto market with only 20 million VND, no knowledge, no experience, and no one to guide me. I have experienced losses, confusion, and been “taught unforgettable lessons” by the market. But today, my account has reached millions of dollars, and the most important thing is: I don’t rely on sophisticated secrets or complicated indicators, but only stay loyal to a method that looks simple but is extremely ruthless with mistakes. Below are the 7 most valuable practical experiences I have summarized. 👉 Understand one thing, you can avoid losing hundreds of millions. 👉 Grasp three things, and you have surpassed over 80% of retail investors in the market.

1. Price Is Just the Surface, Volume Is the Heart of the Market Most beginners only look at price increases or decreases but forget the most important factor: Trading Volume. Volume is the “heartbeat” of the market. Prices can be manipulatedNews can be inflatedBut volume shows real money and the true will of the majority Without understanding volume, you are only viewing the market through one eye.
2. Rapid Rise Then Slight Drop: Don’t Panic, It Could Be a Accumulation Phase When prices spike and then gradually correct, many fear and sell off. But in many cases, that’s when big players quietly accumulate more. Conversely, the real trap is: Sudden spike in volumeA very strong bearish candle appears This is often a trick to change hands, causing panic selling at short-term bottoms.
3. Sharp Drop Then Slow Recovery: Don’t Rush to Catch the Bottom After a strong crash, if the price recovers gradually, don’t quickly believe the market has “revived.” Many times, that’s the final sell-off by big money. Remember: The market is very good at punishing those who believe “the price can’t go lower anymore.”
4. Not Every Increase in Volume Is an Indicator of the Top – Exhaustion of Volume Is More Dangerous Price rises with large volume → market is still hotPrice rises but volume gradually decreases → warning signs Silence in the flow of money often precedes sharp declines. When no one wants to trade anymore, just a small selling force can cause a collapse.
5. Touching the Bottom with Large Volume Isn’t Always the True Bottom Many see a day with exploding volume and rush in to buy, believing they’ve caught the bottom. The truth is: An explosive day is just an initial signalA true bottom requires time for accumulation, sideways movement, and stable volume Slow down, and you will see the trend more clearly.
6. Trading Is Not About Reading K-Line, But About Reading People Crypto is not just charts – it’s a psychological game. Price reflects emotionsVolume reflects consensus When you read volume, you are reading the behavior of the crowd and big money flows.
7. The Highest State of Trading Is “Vanish” This is the hardest, but also the most important: No greedNo fearNo rushing Knowing when to stay out of the market when necessary, and acting decisively when real opportunities arise. Long-term winners are not those who trade the most, but those who are patient and disciplined.