If you're holding less than $1,500 in capital, don't rush into trades—this market is never about adrenaline, it's about discipline.

Here's a typical case I encountered recently: a newbie started with only $1,200, turned it into $25,000 in four months, and now it's grown to $75,000—without a single liquidation along the way. Guess how he did it? No insider tips, just sticking relentlessly to three ironclad rules.

**Rule 1: Put your eggs in three baskets**

How did he split up the $1,200? Like this:
- $400 dedicated to intraday trades—focus on just one trade a day, take profits and get out, never get greedy
- $400 for swing trading—might not move for ten days or half a month, but when he does, it’s for a big move
- The remaining $400 sits untouched—this is emergency money, reserved for comebacks

I've seen too many people go all-in on one shot, end up liquidated, and never get a second chance. Survival is more important than anything.

**Rule 2: Stay on the sidelines during sideways markets, act only when there's a trend**

The market spends 80% of the time going nowhere, and trading during those times is just handing money to the whales. The real pros sit out the chop and only enter when the direction is clear.

What do you do with profits? If gains exceed 20% of your principal, withdraw 30% of that right away and lock it in. Stop thinking you can always catch the absolute top. Those who keep winning know: "When I strike, I eat for half a year."

**Rule 3: Execute like a machine, don’t let emotions take over**

He set three unbreakable rules for himself:
- Cut losses at 2%, no questions asked
- Take half off the table if up 4%
- Never add to losing positions to average down

Set your rules and stick to them—don’t change your mind on the fly. What's the essence of making money? Let your profits run and lock your emotions in a cage.

Bottom line, having a small bankroll isn't shameful; what's dangerous is always hoping to get rich overnight. Turning $1,200 into $75,000 isn’t about luck—it’s about ruthlessly controlling risk and letting profits run on their own.

If you’re still losing sleep over swings of a few hundred bucks, or you have no idea how to spot a trend or manage your positions—maybe you need to stop and really understand this logic before moving forward.