Many people dream of turning a few hundred dollars into sudden wealth, only to end up just paying tuition to the market. Liquidation is never a matter of luck; ultimately, it’s a problem with trading methods.

I have a complete novice under my wing, starting with 1500U. After a month of persistence, the account grew to 30,000U, and now it’s stable above 46,000U. The entire process involved plenty of fluctuations, but never once did it blow up. This is not a miracle; it’s just understanding the basic logic of trading.

**Divide your money into three parts; survival is the top priority**

First, let’s talk about position sizing. 400U is used for intraday short-term trades, focusing on one trade per day, aiming for 3 to 5 points, then closing immediately—no greed. 500U is for swing trading, waiting for clear breakouts or breakdowns on the daily chart, setting proper stop-losses before entering, targeting over 10 points. The remaining 500U is never touched; treat it as your account’s fuse. No matter how crazy the market gets, don’t touch it. This way, even if the first two accounts encounter issues, you still have a chance to bounce back.

This allocation may seem conservative, but in reality, it’s hedging risk across different timeframes. Quick small gains from short-term trades, larger moves from swing trades, and the permanent position acts as your psychological bottom line.

**80% of the time, the market is in stalemate;乱动 (reckless moves) just send money to the exchange**

If BTC consolidates for more than three days, I’ll turn off the software and go for a walk—don’t let your fingernails cause trouble for your account. True opportunities appear during volume breakouts or when the price re-establishes above the 30-day moving average. Only then is it worth entering with a stop-loss.

Once profits exceed 20% of the principal, immediately move 30% to a cold wallet. This isn’t cautious; it’s to prevent subsequent retracements from wiping out your previous gains. Everyone understands the principle of taking profits when things look good, but when real money is in the account, few can actually do it.

**Write down your trading plan before opening a position, then honestly follow through**

Before entering a trade, I write three key pieces of information on paper: the price to trigger the stop-loss, the minimum holding time, and the target profit level. Once written, don’t change it. When executing, don’t overthink.

Set the stop-loss at 2%. Once that red line is hit, cut immediately—don’t wait for a rebound. Chasing rebounds is one of the easiest ways to lose money in trading. When profits reach 4%, first close half to lock in gains; the remaining half can have a trailing stop to let it run.

Most importantly: never add to a losing position. The idea of averaging down sounds logical, but in reality, it accelerates losses. The account changes daily; there’s no need to gamble on a rebound by increasing position size.

**Small capital isn’t your problem; rushing to get rich is the real killer**

Turning 1500U into 30,000U isn’t about perfect market predictions. It’s about risk management that can’t be killed and enough patience. Many think that with small capital, they must take bigger risks to turn things around—that’s completely wrong. Smaller capital means less room for error, so risk control should be your top priority.

Slowing down is often the fastest way. Steady, disciplined trading allows this snowball to grow bigger and bigger. Don’t envy those overnight riches; most of them end up zeroed out overnight too.