Many people enter this circle with dreams of overnight riches. But I want to tell you a harsh truth: if you want to make quick money, you must control yourself and avoid impulsive moves.

I still remember when I first started, I only had 1200U in my account. My hands were trembling when I placed orders, and I can still recall that feeling. But it was precisely because of the limited capital that I understood an important principle—when your funds are small, you need to embed prudence into your DNA. After four months, my account exceeded 80,000U, and in half a year, it reached 200,000U. Throughout the process, I never experienced a liquidation, all thanks to this strategy.

**Divide your funds into three parts, survive first, then pursue dreams**

Split the 1200U into three pools of 400U each, each with its own role.

The first 400U is for day trading, focusing only on BTC and ETH, the most liquid assets. When volatility hits 2%-4%, stop immediately—no greed. The goal of this pool is to accumulate small gains over time.

The second 400U is for swing trading, only acting when market signals are clear, usually holding positions for a few days. This pool aims for a one-time big move rather than frequent entries and exits.

The third 400U stays always in the account, never touched. This is your trump card, your confidence when turning the tide. I’ve seen too many people go all-in, soaring when the market rises, panicking when it falls, and never making it far.

**Follow trends, not fads**

Eighty percent of this market time is spent in frustrating sideways movement. When there are no clear signals, the smartest move is to sit tight and observe. Only when a genuine trend appears is it time to get on board.

Another key point: once profits exceed 12%, take half off the table. This isn’t cowardice; it’s the feeling of truly locking in gains. My doubling speed is fundamentally based on this steady, repeated profit-taking. It prevents me from chasing highs out of fear of missing out or panicking over small dips.

**Rules are the only moat**

The real determinants of success or failure boil down to two words: discipline.

A single trade should not lose more than 1.2%. Once that threshold is hit, exit immediately—no room for illusions. When profits surpass 2.5%, halve your position, letting the rest continue to generate profits. These two rules are non-negotiable.

And most importantly: never add to a losing position. If you’re wrong, admit it and move on. Emotions are your biggest enemy—they’ll cause you to act when you shouldn’t.

You don’t need to be right every time about the market, but you must always stick to your rules. Rules are like a dam, blocking 99% of deadly mistakes.

I grew my account from 1200U to 200,000U not by luck, but by repeatedly working on three aspects: splitting funds to reduce risk, following trends instead of chasing hot spots, and using cold, strict rules to lock down emotions.

If you’re also struggling with a small capital and want to steadily grow your profits, this logic might be worth trying.