From 1,500U Down to 500U: The Worker Turns the Tables to 60,000U Thanks to 3 Rules

Seven years of hard work at the company, saving every penny, and finally Minh managed to save up 1,500U—a sum set aside to renovate his small house at the end of the year. But then, just as he was feeling exhausted with work and wanted a quick “change of life,” he accidentally stepped into the world of crypto.

In just two weeks, due to emotional trading, lack of planning, and not understanding risk management, his account lost 1,000U.

At midnight, he messaged me: “Bro, if I lose any more, my family probably won’t even dare to buy a new table and chairs…”

I understand that feeling; everyone who’s new to the market goes through it. So I helped him rebuild his strategy from scratch—and here are the three principles that saved him.

1. Split Capital into 3 Groups: Both Earning and Preserving

I had Minh divide his 1,500U into three equal parts: • 500U for short-term trading (day trade) Only trade BTC and ETH—the two coins with the least volatility. Every time the price moves 2%-2.5%, take profit immediately. No dreaming, no greed.

• 500U for trend trading (swing trade) Only enter trades when the price forms a clear trend. Hold the position for 2–3 days, then exit—don’t chase “get-rich-quick” fantasies.

• 500U locked in a cold wallet No trading, no touching, no borrowing to cover losses. This is the “survival shield” for anyone in crypto.

2. A Life-Changing Lesson in Not Sticking to the Plan

Right in the first week, Minh saw an altcoin jump 20%. Unable to resist, he used 300U from the swing fund to jump in. The result? That night, the altcoin dropped 15%, and he lost 60U in just a few hours. After that harsh wake-up call, he became 100% disciplined.

3. Small but Safe Profits—Step by Step Growing the Account

Only after properly following the principles did his account start to “breathe” again. Wednesday morning, BTC rose 2.3%, he took profit at the right spot—making 50U. ETH made a nice recovery after a correction; he held for 3 days—earning 400U. I also told him: “When the market is flat, turn off the computer and get back to your work. Don’t just stare at the candles wanting to trade out of boredom.” Once the account was up 8%, I made him withdraw 50% of the profits to his bank. If you trade crypto but don’t know how to take out real money, you’ll always just be a dreamer.

4. Iron Discipline—What Helped Him Last a Whole Year Without Blowing Up

Always set stop-loss below 0.8%—as soon as it hits, cut, don’t argue with the market. If profit exceeds 2%, always close half the position, let the rest run with the trend. When ETH surged 5%, he almost wanted to throw in another 600U to “make more.” I stopped him. That same afternoon, ETH corrected 3%—just a bit more and he would’ve lost money again.

5. Eight Months Later—The Miracle of a Completely Ordinary Person

Not a genius, not someone with “VIP picks,” not an insider. Just thanks to: ✔ Capital management ✔ Trading discipline ✔ Not gambling ✔ Not risking it all all-in

His account, from the remaining 500U, had grown to over 60,000U, without a single blow-up. He used part of the profit to buy new furniture for his house, keeping the rest as an emergency fund—for the first time seeing crypto truly improve his life.

He said something I’ll never forget: “So it turns out, making money in crypto isn’t about luck. Rules are what decide whether you survive—or get swallowed by—the market.”

If You’re Feeling Stuck, Confused, or Losing Money Continuously…

Don’t blame yourself. Don’t think you’re not smart enough. You just don’t have the right method yet. If you want to learn the right knowledge, safe trading strategies, and the hottest crypto news—follow me @blogtienso. I’ll help you not just survive, but thrive in this market.