Don't enter the market impulsively if your principal is less than a thousand yuan. To survive in the crypto world, the less capital you have, the more you need to be strategic.

Last year, I worked with a novice. He only had $600 in his account, and he was so nervous at the start that his hands trembled when placing orders—fearing that one wrong move would wipe out his entire funds. I told him one thing: "Play by the rules, even small amounts can grow."

What was the result? His account grew to $6,000 in one month, surpassed $20,000 in three months, and he never once liquidated his position. Some might say it was luck, but I believe—he succeeded because of discipline.

How did he operate? Three basic rules supported the entire process.

First, divide the principal into three parts: $200 for short-term mainstream coins, taking profits at 3%-5%; $200 for swing trading, holding for a few days for stability; the remaining $200 as insurance, avoiding even hot markets. The benefit of this division is always having an exit strategy.

Second, only trade in trending markets; stay on the sidelines during sideways movements. Once profits reach 12%, immediately take half into your wallet—this is called "locking in gains," a lesson learned by many who earn and then lose again.

Third, let the numbers speak: stop loss if losses exceed 2% of the principal; take profit at 4%, then cut half of the position; never add to losing trades. These rules may seem rigid, but in reality, they serve as barriers against human greed and fear.

The biggest trap for small funds is the desire to "turn things around in one shot." The truth is, those who survive and continue to profit in the market are not relying on luck or sudden big wins—they are those willing to take the first step and follow discipline.

You don't need to always predict the market direction perfectly. As long as you control your trades and stick to the rules, you will gradually accumulate wealth.