The crypto world is not a casino; the less money you have, the more you need to calculate carefully.
Last year, I met a guy who just entered the market, starting with 900U and began to fumble around. At first, he couldn't even understand the candlestick charts, buying and selling based solely on instinct, and the result was predictable—his account was like a roller coaster, heart racing while the balance decreased instead of increasing.
I told him: "Don't waste it, play by the rules, even small money can roll into a big snowball."
This kid listened, and three months later, his account surged to 9500U; in less than half a year, it reached 20,000U. The most amazing part is that he never blew up his account even once. Some say he was just lucky, I laughed—there's no such thing as luck in this world, it's all a product of discipline and strategy.
The survival rules I shared today may not make you rich overnight, but they can help you survive longer in the crypto world. Surviving longer is the capital for turning things around.
01 The first lesson for small funds to survive: Treat U as the last bullet
Many people hold 1000U and think, 'if I lose it all, it doesn't matter,' so they go all in on the first trade. This mindset is destined to lead to losses.
If small funds want to turn things around, they first need to change their attitude towards 'small money.' Among the experts I've seen, none of them laughed to the end by going all in in one shot. For example, if you have 1500U, the safest approach is to divide it into three parts:
500U for day trading, focusing on mainstream coins like BTC/ETH, making 3%-5% and then running; 500U for medium-term layouts, waiting for the right trend before acting, holding for three to five days; finally, 500U as emergency funds, firmly fixed. Even if you lose a lot at the front, you still have bullets to turn things around.
A day in the crypto world is like a year in the human world; this saying is true. But high volatility is a double-edged sword; it can help you accumulate quickly, but it can also evaporate your funds rapidly. Those who go all in, aren't they all smiling when earning and cursing when losing?
02 Understand market rhythm: Most of the time, you should act like a 'stone'
The truth may disappoint you: The market is in a fluctuation 70% of the time, and only 30% of the time does it have a clear trend. What does this mean? It means that for most of the time, you should stay still like a stone, rather than frequently trading.
What is the biggest advantage of small funds? Flexibility! Large funds find it hard to turn around; you can run away at any time. But many people misunderstand flexibility as 'having to operate every day.'
My strategy is: survive when there's no market, strike hard when there's a sign. How to judge a 'sign'? Simply put, just eat the fish's flesh, don't gnaw on the bones. Only when the market shows a clear trend, such as breaking through a key position or continuous increase in trading volume, is when you should take action.
Remember, true experts are like stones most of the time, but when opportunities arise, they are like leopards.
03 Secret to avoiding liquidation: Treat yourself as a robot executing code
Emotion is the biggest enemy in trading. Losing makes you want to break even, winning makes you want more—this is human nature and the root of liquidation.
I set three iron rules for myself, and I share them with you:
If you lose 2% of your total capital, you must cut losses; don’t fantasize about breaking even. This means if you have 1000U, once a single trade loses 20U, leave decisively.
Take profit at 5% first, lock in the gains. Don't let profitable trades turn into losses; that's the most demoralizing thing.
Don’t increase your position when losing money; that’s not averaging down, it’s digging a pit for yourself. Only increase your position in the direction of profit.
These rules seem simple, but executing them goes against human nature. Yet it is these counterintuitive disciplines that differentiate professional players from amateurs.
04 Two feasible paths for small funds to turn things around
For starting capital below 1000U, I have two suggestions:
Path One: Dollar-cost averaging in mainstream coins, patiently waiting for a bull market
Don’t underestimate dollar-cost averaging; invest a fixed amount of dozens of U into BTC or ETH every week, persist for 18 months, and the average return can exceed 300%. It seems slow, but it’s steady, suitable for most beginners.
Path Two: Focus on emerging sectors, but control your positions
AI + blockchain, Web3 games, and other emerging fields indeed have opportunities, but you can only try with a small position (no more than 20% of total capital). Don't forget, high returns are always accompanied by high risks.
I want to particularly remind you: Stay away from those small coins that promise 'hundredfold returns,' especially those with low market capitalization and little recognition. Once these coins fall, they may directly go to zero, and it’s common for them to drop over 99%.
05 In conclusion: Surviving in the crypto world, mindset determines the outcome
In the crypto world, patience is more important than talent, and compound interest is more reliable than quick profits. Don’t look down on small capital; just be afraid of always wanting 'to get rich overnight.'
Turning 900U into 20,000U is not a myth; it’s the result of strategy + patience + discipline. Previously, you were a victim in the market, getting cut time after time; now the knife is in your hand, will you choose to live differently?
Remember, once the principal is lost, it won't come back, but the market will always be there. Survive first, then talk about making money. Follow Xiang Ge to understand more firsthand information and precise points in the crypto world, becoming your navigation in the crypto space; learning is your greatest wealth!#加密市场反弹 #美联储降息 $ETH
