Account balance less than 1000 USDT? Don’t rush into trading just yet.

When trading contracts with a small amount of capital, the biggest mistake is treating every trade as a way to turn things around. I’ve seen too many people go all-in with a few hundred USDT, blow up their accounts three times in a row, and then quit for good. But there are also people who start with the same amount and steadily multiply it by over 30 times in six months.

Last year, I had a student who started with 800 USDT. During the first week, he would double-check every order, afraid that one mistake could wipe out his entire account. I kept emphasizing one thing: execution is more important than judgment.

The result? Four months later, his account balance was 19,000 USDT, and after six months, he broke through 28,000 USDT. The whole process saw zero liquidations, with drawdowns kept under 8%.

That’s not luck—it’s the result of strictly following three hard rules.

**Rule One: Always split your funds into three parts**

Here’s how to divide 800 USDT:
- 300 USDT for intraday trades, only on highly liquid major coins like BTC and ETH. Get out after a 2%-4% move—never get greedy
- 250 USDT for swing trades lasting 2-4 days; enter only when the pattern is clear—no guessing, no wishful thinking
- The remaining 250 USDT is your lifeline—don’t touch it even in extreme market conditions

Those who go all-in risk losing everything with one price spike; those who diversify have a chance to recover even in volatile markets.

**Rule Two: Only trade when there’s a clear opportunity**

Most of the time, the market is just moving sideways and wearing you down. Frequent trading just means more fees for the platform.
If you don’t understand the market, stay out. When you do, act decisively. When a single trade yields a 12% profit, withdraw half of it—real profit is only what’s in your pocket.

Truly consistent winners only “strike when the time is right.”

**Rule Three: Discipline above all else**

- Never risk more than 1.2% loss per trade. If you hit that point, cut your losses—don’t gamble
- When profit exceeds 2.5%, halve your position and let the rest run
- Never add to a losing position—don’t try to “average down”

The biggest risk with a small account isn’t losing money—it’s reckless trading with a gambler’s mindset.

Going from 800 USDT to 28,000 USDT wasn’t about catching a 100x coin; it was about strictly following the rules on every single trade. Most people aren’t unsuccessful because they’re not working hard enough, but because they lack a trading system that ensures survival.

The market is always there, but opportunities only go to those who are prepared.