Let's talk about a real issue. Your account only has a few hundred dollars, and now your focus shouldn't be on how to tenfold your money in a month, but on surviving until the next quarter. I've seen too many newcomers rush into the crypto market with their hard-earned savings, only to be out within three months. This time, I won't teach you how to get rich quickly; I'll teach you one thing: how not to get liquidated, because only by staying alive can you talk about the future.

**Funds should be divided into three parts to sleep soundly**

Last year, I mentored a young guy with only 500U principal. Before he started trading, I made him do some homework and split his money into three parts:

150U for short-term trading—only trade BTC and ETH, and if volatility exceeds 3%, get out quickly. This isn't a place for emotional attachment.

Another 150U for swing trading—wait until the daily chart truly breaks out before entering, hold for at most five days, and exit if it exceeds that.

And 200U just sit aside—don't touch this money even if the market crashes again. This is the last fire for a turnaround.

Why split like this? Simply put, small funds are fragile, and you need to leave yourself a backup.

**Not every signal is worth following**

Most people's problem isn't lack of skill but impulsiveness. I set a strict rule for myself: only when the 15-minute K-line shows continuous volume increase and the daily MACD shows a golden or death cross at the same time will I act.

Think about it—70% of the market time is just churning sideways. Trading without signals is just paying fees to the exchange. After applying this filter, trades become fewer but the win rate increases.

**Lock in profits when they come**

I've seen too many people make 30% profit and then greedily hold on, only to lose it all back. My current strategy is: take out half of the principal once you make 12%, and let the rest run with a trailing stop. The worst-case scenario is you get your principal back, and even if it drops later, you won't lose.

Small funds rely on this steady compound growth. Putting all chips in at once is too risky—it's a recipe for a crash.

**Mindset management is more valuable than any technique**

The most exhausting thing in crypto isn't the market itself but your own mental demons. Losses over 2%? Close the position immediately, then manually lock your computer for half an hour to cool down. Some decisions can't be made rationally; external discipline is necessary.

When profits reach 4%, take half off the table—don't wait for a "bit more," because that "bit more" can turn your gains into losses.

Never add to a losing position—don't dream of averaging down to turn things around. Mistakes are mistakes; admitting losses promptly is the key to longevity.

Small funds are most easily wiped out by FOMO. Watching the market surge, fingers start to act on their own. Discipline becomes a lifesaver. Remember: opportunities missed today will come again, but once your account blows up, turning it around is harder than climbing to the sky.