2025-12-29 09:21:20

"I only have 1,000 or 2,000 yuan, how do I start in the crypto world?" Recently, this question has been asked very frequently. To be honest, small funds are not a disadvantage—it's all about how you use them.

My advice has always been the same: either choose a project with solid fundamentals and good technical support, go all-in to try to make your first big gain; or split your money into 2 to 3 parts and deploy in 2 to 3 promising targets simultaneously, which helps diversify risk. Take CHZ and ACM as examples—these types of projects are chosen based on this logic—find ones with real application scenarios and active communities.

No matter what you choose, the core strategy is the same: after the price rises, first take out the principal, and let the remaining profit continue to grow. What's the benefit of doing this? Zero-cost holding—this is the safest and most efficient way for small funds to advance.

But reality often hits hard: spot trading is really slow, easy to get caught, and most people can't stick to it—good strategies are hard to execute.

**The real challenge for small funds lies in these areas:**

Low win rate means growth will be difficult. If you pursue high returns, your win rate will drop, and frequent drawdowns can ruin your mindset. So small funds actually need a different approach—low drawdown combined with stable compound growth.

Should you do spot trading or futures? That’s not the key. The real question is whether you can keep making money. Those who go all-in right away? Please, their win rate and risk resistance are much stronger than yours. Going all-in isn’t something you can do just because you have money.

It may sound harsh, but it’s the truth: don’t keep thinking "Once I have 1 million, I’ll definitely make money." If you can’t do well with just a few thousand now, losing a few hundred thousand later is also possible—that’s the pattern.

**To grow small funds into something bigger, there’s only one way: steady progress, decisive and accurate moves, minimize mistakes, and let compound interest work.** In this market, "slow is fast" isn’t just a cliché, it’s a hard truth. Surviving itself means you’re already making money. Longevity always beats speed.

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ruggedSoBadLMAO

· 5h ago

That really hits home. Now, with just a few thousand dollars, you really need to think carefully about how to play.

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PriceOracleFairy

· 5h ago

tbh the whole "zero-cost holding" angle is just market inefficiency arbitrage with extra steps... but yeah most people can't even execute basic position management so they never reach that level anyway

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AirdropHunter420

· 5h ago

Honestly, those still struggling with the principal issue are probably already losing their mindset.

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FlashLoanLarry

· 5h ago

Exactly right, a mental breakdown is the real explosion.

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ImpermanentTherapist

· 6h ago

The core point is this: no matter how much money you have, if your execution is poor, it's all useless. --- Honestly, it's not about having little money; the real pain is not making enough profit. --- Compound interest sounds simple, but few can really endure it. --- Don't talk about those trivial things; if your mindset is shattered, all strategies are useless. --- Spot trading is slow, but at least you can stay alive, and that's enough. --- With a thousand bucks, success depends on luck; with two thousand, wealth depends on brains. --- No matter how correct the words are, 99% of people will still get trapped—that's the true picture of the crypto circle. --- It looks simple, but once you get started, you'll realize what pain really is. Most people can't endure the second retracement. --- Low retracement and stable compound interest sound easy, but finding such assets is hell. --- Heavy positions are not something everyone can handle; even with money, you need the mental toughness.

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