Got less than 1000U in hand? Then you’d better take it easy and stop dreaming about getting rich overnight. This game runs deep, and with little capital, you need to be even more methodical. Last year I met a friend who started with just 600U in his account. He was so nervous placing his first orders, afraid that one mistake would wipe out his funds.

I made it crystal clear to him: small-scale trading relies on discipline, not gambling. So, what happened? His account grew to 6000U in a month, and he broke 20,000U in three months, with zero liquidations in between. Some people say he just got lucky. I can only laugh at that—it was all thanks to three strict rules he stuck to, which I’ll explain today.

First, you must diversify your funds—never go all-in at once. I had him split the 600U into three parts: 200U for intraday scalping, only trading mainstream coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and cashing out after a 3%-5% gain—take profits when you see them; another 200U for medium-term swing trades, holding for a few days to play it safe rather than aggressive; and the last 200U as untouchable emergency reserves—this is your lifeline when things get tough. I’ve seen too many people go all-in, get euphoric on wins, but crash and burn on losses. The survivors are always those who “leave themselves a way out.”

Second, only go for trades with clear direction; sit out during sideways markets. The market churns aimlessly 80% of the time, and random trades just pay fees to the platform. If there’s no trend, wait patiently. Strike only when there’s a real opportunity. When you make 12%, withdraw half of the profits into your wallet—that’s real earnings. My friend was able to double up because he never chased pumps or acted on impulse. He waited and took profits when he should.

Third, let strict rules control your hand, not your emotions. Any single trade should lose no more than 2% of your capital—cut your losses at your stop, no exceptions. When you’re up 4%, reduce your position by half and let the rest ride the profit. Never add to a losing position—don’t kid yourself with “averaging down.” The market doesn’t care about you, but discipline can save you from impulsive mistakes. You can’t be right every time, but you can execute correctly every time—that’s the real secret to long-term profits.

Small capital is most threatened by the gambler’s “all-in for a comeback” mentality. Watching my friend roll 600U into 20,000U last year wasn’t luck—it was rules plus patience. The market is an amplifier: if you can’t stick to discipline, no amount of money will ever be enough to cover your losses.