I've seen too many beginners, with only a few hundred dollars in their accounts, rushing to go all-in and gamble everything away. As a result, a sudden market dip can wipe out their entire balance. To be honest: the crypto world has never been about betting on size; it's a test of who can survive longer. Having less money means you need to be more cautious. This isn't conservatism; it's common sense.

If your account has less than 1000U, I really advise you not to rush into placing orders. First, learn to avoid liquidation; making money can come later. I've seen too many people who, upon entering the market, just want to double their money quickly, only to end up losing their principal. A friend of mine gave me a profound lesson—he started with only 500U, holding that hard-earned money, trembling like chaff in the wind. His only thought was: double it quickly, double it again, double it again. I told him honestly: "Learn to survive first, then talk about making money."

Ninety days later, his account grew to 18,000U. Zero liquidation, zero margin top-ups throughout the process. It wasn’t luck; it was strict adherence to a few rules.

**Rule 1: Funds must be divided into three parts**

Don’t put all your assets into one place—that’s the most common way for beginners to get wiped out. Here’s how I allocate my funds:

150U for short-term trading. Focus only on BTC and ETH, the main cryptocurrencies. Exit decisively if volatility hits 3%. Even in promising markets, don’t get greedy—be ready to run at any moment. This portion is for feeling out the market and practicing; losing it isn’t painful.

Another 150U for swing trading. Don’t chase every market move; only enter when the daily chart shows clear signals—either a volume breakout or a volume breakdown. Set a target when entering, hold no more than 5 days, and close the position when time’s up. No matter how the market moves, if the time is up, you exit.

The last 200U is your emergency fund. Never touch this money during extreme market conditions. Why? Because markets can always surprise you. This 200U is your seed money for a comeback. Many people go all-in and get wiped out by a sudden dip, leaving their accounts at zero. But if you keep some reserve, you can withstand even the harshest markets.

**Rule 2: Follow the trend, avoid chopping sideways**

About 70% of the market time is sideways trading. Frequent trading during this period is like working for the exchange. My entry logic is simple: look at the 15-minute K-line for continuous volume increases, and check if the daily MACD shows a golden cross or death cross. Only when both signals align do I act.

When making profits, I also follow rules. When gains reach 12%, I take out half to lock in profits. The rest continues to run—this is called "naked trading." My principle is "do nothing unless you’re sure, and when you act, go all in." That means entering trades only when you’re confident you’re catching the real trend, not just messing around.

**Rule 3: Lock in rules, control emotions**

This is the most overlooked but also the most important rule. Winning or losing in trading ultimately depends on discipline.

My personal rule is: if a single loss exceeds 2%, close the position immediately. No negotiations, no luck. After closing, I lock my screen and force myself to stay calm for a while. Why? Because people tend to make reckless decisions after losses—chasing, adding to positions, trying to gamble their way back. Acting on these impulses puts your account at risk.

When profitable, I also follow rules. When profits reach 4%, I take half off to lock in gains. The remaining position is managed with a 3% trailing stop. Simply put: as long as the market doesn’t continue rising, your profits are protected.

Most importantly: never add to a losing position. Never gamble on "waiting for a pullback." The market might indeed pull back, but it can also break your psychological bottom. Instead of betting on probabilities, accept losses and cut them early. Rely on systems and rules to manage your hands—only then can you survive long in this market.

**Small accounts are not scary; what’s scary is your mindset**

Going from 500U to 18,000U sounds like a legend, but it’s essentially compound interest from "making fewer mistakes." It’s not about winning every trade, but about avoiding mistakes that can be fatal.

Write down these three rules and stick them next to your screen. Whenever you feel the urge to act rashly, recite: leave a way out, follow the trend, stay disciplined. Follow these three points, and even if your account only has a few hundred dollars, surviving is winning.