I received a message last year that hit the nail on the head for crypto enthusiasts in just a few words.

"I only have 1000U, if I lose more, I’ll completely quit."

There’s no grandiose talk, just pure despair. This guy doesn’t believe in rules, relying solely on luck. I told him a hard truth: luck in the crypto world is dead; rules are alive. Those who survive and profit are never gambling—they are guarding.

He was skeptical but ultimately grit his teeth and gave it a try.

Initially, he was trembling even when placing orders. Staring at the 30-minute candlestick chart, he dared not press the confirm button. The thought of possibly losing money when entering the market made his fingers stiff. I only told him one thing: "If we don’t fight for our lives, we fight to stay alive."

On the first day, he made one trade. The market fluctuated 3%, earning 30U. I said, "This 30 bucks isn’t just money; it’s confidence."

By the second week, his account grew to 1500U. After a month, it broke 10,000U. Three months straight, the account reached 20,000U, with zero liquidation throughout.

Someone said he got incredibly lucky. I know that’s not true. He survived by strictly following three rules.

**First rule: One-third of capital, never go all-in.**

Divide 1000U into three parts—that’s the survival logic for small funds. 300U for intraday short-term trades, capturing Bitcoin and Ethereum’s 3%-5% swings, quick in and out, never overnight. 300U for swing trading opportunities, not greedy for the top or bottom, holding for three to five days before taking profits. The remaining 400U? Keep it untouched, don’t move it even if it’s dead. That’s your safety fund, the confidence to bounce back after the worst falls. Even after several consecutive losses, it won’t hurt your core.