Many people say that small capital can't participate in trading, but this is a false proposition. The real difference isn't in the amount of money, but in the method and discipline—having both allows even the smallest account to generate a curve; lacking either, no matter how much capital you have, you're just giving money to the market.



First, let's talk about the art of selecting coins. Don't follow the herd into obscure coins, because they lack liquidity, making entry and exit difficult. Look for those strong coins that are currently hot, especially those with gains under 7%. Entering at this point is the most advantageous. Why? Because at this time, the main forces are just starting to exert effort, and following their rhythm greatly increases your chances of profit.

Regarding trading cycles, small funds must focus on short-term trading. Don't think about holding for months—that's a strategy for big players. Buy and sell quickly, take profits when the time is right, avoid dragging your feet, and never get caught in a prolonged battle. When emotions take over, your account starts to have problems.

A common mistake among beginners is judging based on price alone. They fear high prices and want to buy at lows, which is the most costly approach. The right move is to follow the overall trend and not guess specific buy or sell points. If the trend is correct, even imperfect entries can still profit; if the trend is wrong, no matter how precise your entry points are, it’s useless.

Position management might be the most overlooked yet most important part. The first trade should only use 20%-30% of your total funds—that's an iron rule. Only after the trend is confirmed should you gradually add to your position. Remember: pyramid-style position building, with a heavy base and a sharp top, never go all-in at once.

For technical reference, the 10-day moving average is a good indicator. Major institutions especially like to use this line for operations. As long as the price retraces without breaking below the 10-day moving average, it’s generally a relatively safe position to follow.

The last point, and also the easiest to overlook, is review and reflection. Every trade must be recorded, especially focus on those losing trades: was it because of early entry? Was it driven by emotional impulsiveness? Or did you hold on too long without a stop-loss? Or simply failed to control your position size? Traders who can thoroughly review their trades have a better chance of steady progress.

Ultimately, small capital is not the real issue. The true killer is the lack of a clear methodology and disciplined execution. With these two in place, even the smallest account can survive.
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MetaNeighborvip
· 3h ago
Really, the discipline part was spot on. I kept losing because I never did a review.
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NightAirdroppervip
· 3h ago
Discipline is more valuable than principal—this is spot on. I've seen too many accounts wiped out after a single reckless move.
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PaperHandSistervip
· 4h ago
That's right, I've seen people play with 5,000 yuan and do really well, and I've also seen others blow up with 500,000 yuan directly. It really comes down to mindset and discipline. Oh, wait, the 7% level is really clever. I've hit this point before and made quite a bit, feeling that it's truly in sync with large funds. Short-term quick in and out really resonated with me. What I fear most is getting emotional while holding positions, leading to a sudden collapse—I’ve experienced that before. I have to give a thumbs up to this position management; pyramid-style averaging down is definitely much safer than going all in at once, but it's still easy to be tempted to do so. I've used the 10-day moving average for a while. Sometimes it really works, but there are times it fails, so I can't be too superstitious. Reviewing my trades is the most important. I'm now developing this habit—every time I lose money, I analyze where I went wrong, or else I end up repeating the same mistake.
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