Last week, I saw a newcomer in the community complaining that they lost to double digits within three days after entering at 800U, and they were so angry that they almost uninstalled the software. I hear this kind of story hundreds of times every year—many small capital players treat trading software like a casino as soon as they enter, and as a result, they all become fodder.
As a female analyst who has been struggling in this industry for ten years, I dare say: the smaller the principal, the more you have to learn to survive in a 'turtle-like' manner. Last year, I had a friend who only had 500U left, and he was so nervous that he couldn't even press the trading button. I only told him one thing: 'Don't think about doubling your money; first, ensure you don't get liquidated.' Three months later, his account grew to 18000U, with no liquidations and no margin calls. This is not mysticism; it is the result of three iron rules. Today, I am sharing these life-saving insights, especially suitable for newcomers with less than 1000U in capital.
1. Diversified positions: 500U can also be a 'capitalist.'
The most common mistake newcomers make is going all-in, euphemistically called 'betting on a bike to become a motorcycle,' but it actually leads to losses. I advised that friend to split 500U into three parts and use them as three wallets:
150U guerrilla position: Only focus on the two major cryptocurrencies, BTC/ETH; if prices fluctuate over 3%, exit immediately without lingering. This money is not meant for making huge profits but rather for honing skills and market sense. For instance, last night when ETH spiked, he made a 2.5% profit and withdrew, slowly building a snowball.
150U swing position: Do not monitor the 15-minute K-line, only wait for daily-level signals—such as a breakout with volume exceeding previous highs or breaking support levels. Only act when both signals are met, and hold for no more than 5 days. Last month, with the daily MACD golden cross plus increased volume, he captured a full 12% increase, slightly multiplying his principal.
200U safety position: This money is a trump card; even if the market collapses drastically, it must not be used. The core of surviving with a small principal is 'always having bullets'; when a black swan occurs, you can still get back up.
2. Hunting: 70% of the time lying flat, 30% of the time wielding the knife.
The market is in a ranging garbage time 70% of the time, yet newcomers frequently open positions during consolidation, earning just enough to pay transaction fees. I have set strict rules: if there is no clear trend, play dead; it's better to miss out than to be a victim.
My entry signal is extremely simple:
15-minute K-line with consecutive increased volume (volume ratio 50% higher than usual);
Daily MACD golden cross/death cross confirmation (not a false signal).
Only open a position when both conditions are met. For example, during the May market wave, he waited for a double signal resonance to enter, withdrew half of the principal at a 12% profit, set a trailing stop for the remaining, and ultimately netted three times the principal. If you want to survive with a small principal, you must 'stay still if you can, but if you move, bite hard.'
3. Discipline: No matter how good your skills are, if you can't control yourself, you'll end up as cannon fodder.
The most heartbreaking thing in this industry is that many people see the right direction but lose due to their mindset. The solution is straightforward—lock emotions with rules. I set three constraints for him:
Automatically stop-loss on a single loss exceeding 2%: even make him write a script to automatically close the trading software to eliminate the temptation of 'just wait a bit longer.'
Withdraw half of the principal after a 4% profit: set a 3% trailing stop on the remaining position to ensure profits are not given back.
Never increase your position on a loss: any 'averaging down' is just self-comfort; cut the losing trades directly, don’t add more.
Once, he held a position with a floating loss of 5%, and I forced him to close it manually. As a result, half an hour later, the market crashed by 20%. He later told me, 'Sister, discipline is truly a lifesaver.'
The last sincere word.
From 500U to 18000U, it's not about any deep technology but rather 'making fewer mistakes' through compound interest. The market always offers opportunities, but if your principal is gone, you can't even sit at the table. If you also have a small principal, engrave these three rules on your screen:
Diversify positions to leave a way out; don’t gamble your entire fortune.
2 Wait for clear trends; don't be a model worker in a consolidation phase.
Discipline overrides greed; if you lose money, admit it; if you make money, don't get carried away.
Slow is fast; I hope you will still be on the field in the next bull market. For specific operational skills, follow my subsequent updates to avoid pitfalls and make money! Follow A Ke to learn more firsthand information and precise points in the cryptocurrency circle, becoming your guide in the crypto world; learning is your greatest wealth!#加密市场观察 #ETH走势分析 $ETH
