Many people have a fundamental misunderstanding about the crypto world.

They treat it as a casino, thinking that making money depends on guessing the market's rise or fall. In reality, it's more like an arena — a contest of whose strategy is clearer and more disciplined.

Especially when your capital isn't much, your judgment ability becomes less critical. The most important word here is "don't make mistakes."

The less capital you have, the more you need to slow down. Treat "staying alive" as the primary goal, rather than rushing to double your investment.

I once mentored a friend in trading. He started with only 500U, and was extremely nervous during his first order, fearing that one mistake would eliminate him. I only told him one thing: don't try to make quick money; first, follow the rules thoroughly.

After three months, his account grew to 18,000U. Throughout the process, he never experienced a margin call.

Some say this was luck. But what truly determines the outcome are just a few very simple principles.

**First is that capital must be layered.** Money used for trading, money used for trial and error, and money kept as reserve must be managed separately. You have positions inside the market, but you must have confidence outside. Traders who can go far always leave themselves room to retreat.

**Second is to wait for signals before acting.** Most of the time, the market is oscillating. Frequent trading often isn't about making money but about paying tuition. Without clear signals, stay patient; act only when there are signals. Take profits when your target is reached, and don't expect to ride the entire trend — that's often the beginning of losses.

**Third is to prioritize system rules over emotions.** Stop-loss isn't something to hesitate over; it's set in advance. Profits aren't about greed; they are taken in stages. Never add to a losing position, because that usually isn't a rational decision but stubbornness.

You don't need to be right about the market every time. But you must follow the same set of rules every time. The only purpose of this system is to give you a brake when you're impulsive.

Many people go bankrupt not because their capital is too small, but because they always think they can turn things around in one shot, and one mistake is enough to be fatal. True growth comes from repeatedly avoiding deadly errors.

It's okay to go slower. As long as your direction is clear and your method is correct, the road will naturally become brighter.