Rules are more important than luck, especially when your capital is limited.
When I first entered the industry, I was also a beginner with less than 3000U in capital. At that time, watching the market fluctuations felt like cutting my own flesh with every movement.
Last year, one of my students started with only 600U. He was so nervous during his first trade that he couldn't even hold his phone steady. Six months later, his account had grown to 26,000U—without a single liquidation and without using any contract leverage.
Today I will talk about something practical, how to survive with a small capital and still make money.
1. Small funds need to be stable, first learn to 'divide money'
The first reason my student succeeded is that he controlled his hands. He divided 600U into three parts, and I suggest you write down this discipline:
With 300U, trade intraday, only play with BTC and ETH. Withdraw immediately when volatility exceeds 2%, absolutely don’t be greedy. The advantage of small capital is flexibility; large funds find it hard to turn around, and our speed is the real skill.
With 200U, wait for the trend to become clear before taking action, and do not hold positions for more than 4 days. This requires patience; the market is in a sideways trend 80% of the time, and there’s no need to trade every day.
Having 100U left is a trump card, and no matter how big the market moves, it must not be used. This money is your confidence, and with it, your mindset can remain stable.
Many newcomers rush in with their entire capital; when prices rise a bit, they think they are geniuses, and when prices fall a bit, they panic and cut losses. The smaller the capital, the more steady and cautious you must be; one mistake might mean you have no chance to turn things around.
2. Only chase trends, don’t waste bullets in sideways markets.
I have seen too many people unable to control themselves, trading back and forth when the market is sideways, and in the end, they all paid fees to the platform. My principle is simple: wait if there is no clear signal, and act only when there is a signal.
How to judge signals? Look at the moving averages. When the short-term moving average turns upwards and the trading volume increases, that is the opportunity. When my student made a 12% profit for the first time, he excitedly came to tell me, and I told him to withdraw half immediately. He hesitated at the time, and later when the market corrected, he realized how important it was to secure half profits first.
Small capital fights for certainty, don't waste emotions and fees in volatile markets. There are always opportunities in the market, but your bullets are limited.
3. Once rules are set, don’t let emotions change them.
This is the most crucial point: let the rules speak, don’t let emotions take charge.
I set strict rules for myself:
Single stop loss should not exceed 1.2%, and leave decisively when the point is reached.
Reduce half of the position when profits exceed 2.5%, let the remaining profits run.
Never average down on losses; don’t think about diluting costs.
A student once forgot to set a stop loss and lost 1.5%, and I gave him a harsh scolding. Later, he strictly implemented stop losses and was never deeply trapped again.
The market loves to punish two types of people: the greedy and the panicked. Wanting more when prices rise, fearing greater losses when they fall—this is human nature, but making money is a process that goes against human nature.
4. Small capital needs great wisdom
For funds below 5000U, the key is not how much to earn, but to survive first.
Only play with mainstream coins. BTC and ETH may rise slowly, but they are the least likely to go to zero. Those altcoins may look tempting, but one careless move can wipe you out.
Regular investment is a good thing. No need to guess market highs and lows; invest a fixed amount at fixed times, and over the long term, the cost will naturally smooth out.
Don't touch leverage! Leverage is an accelerator and also a meat grinder. Small capital with leverage can lose everything with one fluctuation.
I have seen someone use 5000U with 20x leverage, and got liquidated in one day. I’ve also seen someone start with 3000U and grow it to 100,000U in two years—the difference is that the former wanted to get rich overnight, while the latter was thinking about how to survive until tomorrow.
5. Mindset is the ultimate weapon
The cryptocurrency market is extremely volatile, and prices can rise or fall sharply in a short time. This uncertainty can easily trigger physical stress responses, such as increased heart rate and sweating.
Formulate a clear trading plan and strictly execute it, including entry points, stop loss points, and take profit points, which can reduce emotional decision-making. Avoid frequently checking prices, reduce unnecessary screen time, and help maintain a stable mindset.
After each trade, record profits and losses along with your emotional state at the time, review regularly, identify patterns that trigger emotional fluctuations, and gradually improve your psychological resilience.
The market always has opportunities, but the premise is that you must always be present. If you lose everything in one go, no matter how good the market is, it has nothing to do with you.
Finally, a few words
The key for small capital is six words: survive, wait for opportunity.
My student grew from 600U to 26,000U, relying not on any miraculous strategy, but on the most basic rules and discipline. Now he often tells friends who are new to the market: 'Don’t always think about making a big comeback; first, make sure you don’t lie down before dawn.'
Having little capital is not a problem; being eager to make a quick comeback is. Stick to the rules, control your hands, and even small money can roll into the future.
Remember, in this market, being stable lasts longer than being aggressive, and discipline earns more than cleverness. Follow A Ke to learn more first-hand information and insights about the crypto world, becoming your guide in the crypto space; learning is your greatest wealth!
