I once entered the crypto world with 800 yuan, and after two months, my account shrank to 300. Every time I placed an order, my hands trembled—not out of fear of losing money itself, but because I was afraid that one wrong decision would mean permanent exit. The friends I met during that time fared even worse; their 600 yuan principal almost disappeared, and they were already planning to give up. I asked him a question at that time: "Are you here to risk everything, or do you really want to make money?" After that, he followed my approach and operated accordingly. In one month, his investment grew from 600 to 6,000, and after two more months, it broke through 20,000. Throughout the entire process, he never experienced a margin call.

Sounds like a miracle? Actually, it’s not. The key is simple: small capital is not a disadvantage at all; on the contrary, it’s the biggest advantage—because it forces you to develop strict risk control habits, which are precisely the foundation for survival in the crypto space.

Many retail investors make the biggest mistake of thinking that small funds must "bet everything," which is completely wrong. I never go all-in; even when I see a high-probability opportunity, I only invest 30%-40% of my total funds, always keeping enough bullets: when prices rise, I can add more; when they fall, I can stay calm. This is not just a trading strategy but also a mental exercise—preventing price fluctuations from controlling your thinking, so you can view the market rationally.

Let me share my three core rules, all verified with real money:

First, never go all-in; accumulate reversals through multiple small profits. Second, determine the maximum loss you can tolerate first, then consider how much you can earn. Stop-loss must be strictly enforced at 2%-3%; if it drops below that, exit immediately. Third, only make money on what you understand—don’t chase trends or follow the herd.

In practice, it’s not very complicated: use the 4-hour chart to judge the main trend, use the 15-minute chart to find specific entry points, align short-term actions with the long-term trend, and only place orders if the price breaks through key levels by more than 3%. Avoid trading during midday when volume is particularly low, and steer clear of major news events to manage risk. For the first trade, use 10% of your position to test the waters; only add to winning trades, and use profits to roll over positions—never touch your principal.

Many people have been killed by the emotion of "FOMO." 99% of crypto volatility is meaningless noise; don’t be scared into blind trading. I once day-traded with high frequency, and the trading fees alone ate up 30% of my principal—this was a deep lesson. The brilliance of T+0 trading lies in "choosing the right timing," not "trading all the time."

For those with less than 1,000 yuan in capital, my advice is: hold no more than three coins at most. Staying out of the market isn’t scary; it actually keeps your mind clear. Stop-loss is a lifeline—don’t have any illusions about "rebound." Every dollar you earn is essentially a realization of your knowledge level. Success in crypto always belongs to the few who follow discipline.

I only do real trading, never paper trading. If you also want to avoid pitfalls steadily and earn profits reliably, don’t wander in the dark alone. Master the right mindset and use a winning logic to earn stable money.