Recently, I came across a pretty interesting case.

Someone entered the crypto space just last year with only a few hundred dollars. When he placed his first order, he was extremely nervous, staring at the screen and barely daring to blink. Three months later? His account balance had grown to $20,000. He never got liquidated, never chased the top, just moved forward steadily.

This made me realize something: having a small amount of capital isn’t a disadvantage—the real issue is your method.

A lot of people think that with a small principal, they should make a big bet, but most of the time that just leads to getting wiped out and leaving the game. In fact, the less capital you have, the more you need to follow the rules. From what I’ve observed, those who manage to grow small amounts of money all stick to three iron rules.

**First rule: Never put all your eggs in one basket.**

Even if you only have a few hundred bucks, split it into three parts. Use one part for intraday trading, focusing on major coins, and exit after making 3-5% without getting greedy. Use another part for swing trading—hold for a few days when you spot a clear trend and aim for steady returns. The last part is your base position. No matter how attractive the market looks, don’t touch it—this is your lifeline and your comeback capital.

I’ve seen too many people go all-in. They get cocky when they win and crash hard when they lose. The ones who survive are those who always have an exit plan.

**Second rule: Only trade what you understand.**

Most of the time, the market has no clear direction. If you keep trading during sideways or choppy periods, you’re just paying fees to the platform. If there are no good opportunities, just wait—don’t trade out of boredom. When you do spot a good opportunity, take action, and when you’ve made over 10%, withdraw half the profits to lock them in. Only what’s in your wallet counts as real gains.

The person who grew his account did so mainly by learning to wait. He didn’t chase pumps or panic sell, and he never hesitated to take profits.

**Third rule: Let rules control you, not emotions.**

Don’t let your emotions drive your trades. Set a stop-loss and stick to it. When you hit your profit target, exit—don’t keep thinking “maybe it’ll go higher if I wait a bit longer.” The market won’t accommodate your wishful thinking. Discipline is your only protection.

Bottom line, this space isn’t a casino. You can still make consistent gains with a small bankroll, as long as you can control your own hands first.