The biggest misconception in the crypto world is treating getting rich quickly as the goal. Honestly, if your current principal is less than 2000U, the first step is not making money, but simply staying alive.

How can small funds turn the tide against adverse conditions? Not by trading frequency, nor by picking the right coins—it's by surviving long enough.

I have a friend who did exactly that. Starting with 1500U, he turned it into 32,000U in four months, and now his account exceeds 100,000U. The key is that he never got liquidated and never experienced those terrifying large drawdowns. How did he do it? Just three strict rules. They sound simple, but very few actually follow through.

**Rule 1: Position splitting, never go all-in.** Divide 1500U into three parts of 500U each. One for intraday trading (at most one trade per day), one for swing trading (mid-term holding), and the remaining one as a safety buffer. What's the benefit? Even if one account suffers a big drawdown, the others remain intact, and your mindset stays stable.

**Rule 2: Only trade clear trends.** When the market is sideways? Absolutely stay out of the market. Many people get stuck here—thinking that not trading is a waste, but in fact, they get repeatedly cut during consolidation. Wait until the trend is clear before taking action; the odds will be much better.

**Rule 3: Discipline above all.** Set stop-loss at 2%, and start reducing positions once profits reach 4%. When the account profits exceed 20% of the principal, withdraw some. Never add to losing positions. This rule is the hardest to follow but the most important.

He no longer needs to stay up all night watching the charts; just five minutes a day to scan the market is enough. Compared to those who trade frequently and go all-in at times? The difference is huge.

Most losses in this market ultimately come down to not following rules, always hoping for a quick turnaround. The reality is, your principal must stay alive to have another chance. Position splitting, patience, risk control—slow down the rhythm first, only then can you walk steadily. Those who survive and make money in this market are always the ones with patience.