Three years ago, a friend started in the market with only $1,000. I helped her develop a trading strategy that seemed a bit "clumsy." She didn't catch any super big trends, but with this approach, she steadily made her way to today—her account has now surpassed $900,000.

In these three years, she only did one thing right: don’t treat trading like gambling, but as a patient game. Rushing or getting anxious is not an option. I’ve summarized six key insights from her practical experience; understanding just one can help you avoid significant losses. Mastering three can greatly improve your trading stability and leave most people behind.

**Rapid upward moves combined with slow pullbacks are typical of shakeout phases.** Don’t rush to jump out; the big players are accumulating. But be alert—what does a true top look like? It’s when volume surges to the upside and then suddenly turns down, which is a warning sign. Fake-out moves are the easiest traps to fall for.

**A slow rebound after a sharp decline may look safe, but it’s often a trap.** Don’t think "it’s fallen so much, it must bounce back." Sometimes, the abyss is still ahead, and funds are quietly leaving.

**Volume is the real pulse of market sentiment.** Continuous high volume at the top doesn’t necessarily mean a peak; it could still have room to rise. But if volume shrinks significantly, that’s often a sign the market is topping out. Don’t rely solely on candlesticks—they only show the surface.

**Bottoms need repeated confirmation; a single surge in volume might be fake.** After a period of oscillation, if volume continues to increase, that’s a genuine bottom opportunity worth following.

**Price is just the result; volume is the cause.** When market enthusiasm is high, volume is large; when participation drops, volume shrinks. Understanding this is more important than just reading candlestick patterns.

**The secret of experts is learning to wait.** Don’t get caught up in short-term ups and downs. Maintaining patience during observation allows you to act decisively when the right moment comes. When your emotions are stable, your account will naturally be stable.

These six rules may seem simple, but they are lessons learned from repeated market experiences. Many want shortcuts, but in this market, slowing down is often the fastest way. Stability itself is the greatest profit.