Only have less than 5000U? Instead of rushing into the market, it's better to calm down first and think about how to play.

In the crypto world, it's not about luck, but about your brains and execution. The less capital you have, the more you need to focus on strategy and patience, just like an old hunter hunting — wait for the right moment.

I once mentored a newcomer trader who only had 800U in his account. At first, he was very nervous, afraid that one wrong move would wipe him out. I told him a simple principle: "Follow the rules and accumulate slowly." What was the result? After four months, his account grew to over 19,000U, and after six months, it directly surged to 28,000U. The whole process involved no liquidation and no dangerous moments. This is not luck; it’s purely because he stuck to the rules.

**How to split your funds reliably**

Divide your capital into three parts to leave yourself a backup. Use 300U for short-term trading, mainly focusing on Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two main assets. When volatility hits 2%-4%, exit quickly and lock in profits; use 250U for swing trading, waiting for clear signals before acting, usually holding for 2-4 days, which can ensure stable profits; the remaining 250U should never be touched, treat it as emergency funds, and stick to this bottom line no matter how extreme the market gets — this is your hope for a turnaround.

Those who go all-in with a few thousand U often get carried away when prices rise and panic when they fall, and most of them end up being taught a lesson by the market.

**Follow the trend, don’t fight the market**

Honestly, most of the time the market just moves sideways. Frequent trading only costs more in fees and doesn’t bring any benefits. When you can’t see the clear direction, just wait patiently. When the signal truly appears, that’s the time to act. When you gain 12%, take out half — don’t be greedy. This also makes you feel more comfortable psychologically.

**Execution is the strongest weapon**

Set a rule for yourself: a maximum loss of 1.2% per trade. Once triggered, get out immediately — no luck involved. When you gain 2.5%, reduce your position by half and let the rest run. Never add to losing positions — that’s the easiest way to fall into a trap.

Having less capital is not the real problem; what’s scary is the mindset of trying to turn things around with one big move. Going from 800U to 28,000U relies on rules, patience, and discipline — there are no shortcuts.