Stop flooding the crypto space with your credit cards, especially when your principal is less than 1000U.

Many people treat the crypto world like a casino, but what really matters here is strategy. When your funds are small, you need to stay calm and patient, as if you're on a hunting expedition that requires endurance. Last year, I worked with a novice who started with a 600U account. At first, he was trembling even when placing orders, afraid of a margin call.

I told him a simple principle: "Follow the rules, and even 600U can grow steadily."

A month later, his account grew to 6000U. After three months, it shot up to 20,000U. Throughout the process, he never once got liquidated. Is it luck? Clearly not. It all comes down to one word—discipline.

**Rule 1: Divide your principal into three parts, always leave yourself a way out**

The 600U division is as follows: 200U for day trading, only on Bitcoin and Ethereum, exiting decisively when volatility hits 3%-5%. Another 200U for swing trading, entering only when the opportunity is clear, usually holding for about 3 to 5 days before closing. The last 200U stays untouched, regardless of how crazy the market gets—this is your safety net for future recovery.

Have you seen those who put thousands of U into a single position? When it rises, they get carried away; when it falls, they panic. Such people can't go far. True experts who make money understand one thing: always keep a safe capital reserve outside the market.

**Rule 2: Follow the trend, don’t waste time and fees in consolidation**

Market sideways movement lasts much longer than you think. Frequent trading is like giving away fees to the platform. Wait for clear signals; once they appear, act decisively. When you gain 12%, take out half of the profit to secure your gains. Only then can you feel at ease.

The rhythm of a master trader is: be patient when waiting, act without hesitation when it's time. Watching him steadily take profits as his account doubles, without rushing or panicking, and never chasing highs recklessly—that’s the way.

**Rule 3: Put rules first, control your hands**

Set stop-loss limits at within 2% of your principal for each trade, and exit immediately when hit. When profits exceed 4%, take half off first; let the rest run to maximize gains. Never add to losing positions; don’t let emotions or greed dictate your decisions.

You don’t need to perfectly predict the market every time, but you must follow your rules every time. Making money is fundamentally about using a system to control those hands that want to operate recklessly.

Whether trading spot or futures, Bitcoin and Ethereum are the most obvious in their trends, making them suitable for this approach. The key isn’t which coin you choose, but whether you can stick to the method.