I turned 1,500 yuan into over 40,000 in four months, but behind this number there was no leverage and no gambler's mentality. To be honest, during this period, what I did the most wasn't trading—it's knowing when to shut up and when to wait.

Many small retail investors, upon seeing this return, get excited and think I either used high leverage or hit the jackpot with some crazy coin. But people who think like that are often the ones being harvested by the market. What I want to say is this: the less capital you have, the less you should play fast.

I've seen too many beginners with just a few hundred or thousand yuan rushing in. Their common mistake is always thinking that with little capital, they must gamble a bit, or they'll never turn things around. The result? They’re out in less than a month. Why? Because small funds can't withstand turbulence; one mistake might mean no chance to recover.

On the other hand, the smaller the capital, the more cautious you need to be. Risk control is the prerequisite for survival. My approach is simple—divide the money into three parts, each with its own role.

**First layer: Guerrilla (30%)**. This part is used for short-term fluctuations of mainstream coins like BTC and ETH, aiming for 3%-5% profit before exiting. Don’t expect big gains here; the goal is to keep your feel for the market and avoid becoming numb.

**Second layer: Main force (30%)**. Only move when the trend is clear. A big wave of market movement can elevate your account to a new level. The key word is "wait"—you must be able to wait and have patience.

**Third layer: Bottom line (40%)**. No matter how hot the market is, don’t touch this part—it's insurance. When the market is extremely bullish, this money might seem useless, but if you hit a trap, it’s your lifeline.

The core logic of this method is actually just four words: stability and patience. You’ll find that the smaller the funds, the more you need this kind of patience.