Everyone in the crypto world knows a harsh fact—most people lose money not because they can't read the charts, but because they don't live to see the day they can make a profit.

Recently, a fan shared his experience with me. Three months ago, his account balance was only 3,000 USDT and he was almost ready to give up. My advice to him was quite simple: divide this 3,000 USDT according to a specific logic and then execute strictly. After three months, his account grew to 400,000 USDT. This isn't some miracle of investing; simply put, he survived the market’s meat grinder.

**How to allocate funds? Three layers are enough**

Divide the principal into three parts, about 700 USDT each:

The first part is for short-term trading, 1,000 USDT. No more than two trades per day, no exceptions. As soon as the stop-loss point is triggered, cut the position immediately—no hesitation.

The second part is for trend trading, 1,000 USDT. The principle here is "don’t shoot the eagle unless you see the rabbit." If the weekly chart doesn't show a clear upward pattern, leave the money untouched and do nothing.

The third part is emergency reserves, 1,000 USDT. This money is crucial—when liquidation warnings come, top up the position immediately. The goal is simple: avoid being forcibly liquidated.

What is the core logic? Never go all-in. If liquidation occurs, it’s like "amputation"—you might grow back a finger, but if your head is gone, the game is over.

**Simplify trading signals to the extreme**

The market fluctuates daily, but 99% of these fluctuations are traps. My entry logic is straightforward:

First, if the daily moving average isn't in a bullish alignment, then no position. Being in cash is itself a trading strategy.

Second, if volume breaks previous highs and the daily close confirms this breakout, then that’s the real first entry signal.

Third, once the account profit reaches 30% of the principal, withdraw half to lock in gains. Don’t be greedy with the remaining position—set a 10% trailing stop-loss. This protects your profits and leaves room for the market to continue rising.

**Write stop-loss and take-profit into your "life-and-death statement"**

Before entering a trade, set rules for yourself, like signing a life-and-death contract that cannot be changed:

Stop-loss: If losses reach 5%, exit automatically—no debate. This isn't cowardice; it’s the prerequisite for survival.

Take-profit: When profits reach 10% of the principal, move your stop-loss up to the cost price. This way, the remaining gains are entirely the market’s gift, greatly reducing psychological burden.

**The truth about going from 3,000 USDT to 400,000 USDT**

There’s no "divine indicator" or "ultimate skill" in this growth process—just five words: avoid making mistakes. Opportunities flash constantly in the market, but your capital isn't unlimited. Some people trade every day but see their funds shrink because they spend most of their time getting "cut."

Crypto markets are like a 24-hour meat grinder—nine out of ten fluctuations are designed to harvest retail traders. To survive here, you must first understand when to act and when to pretend to be dead. Wave theory, technical indicators, chart patterns—they're all important, but only if you’re still at the table.

One last truth: wealth in this circle never belongs to the fastest runner. It always belongs to those who can persist until the end and avoid liquidation. Survive first, then talk about making money.