Not much principal on hand? Don’t rush to go all-in. I’ve seen too many people chase gains with full positions and follow the crowd, only to lose everything in a week or two.

But one case left a deep impression—starting from 1800U, eventually reaching 80,000, never getting liquidated, not even holding overnight positions. How was that achieved? Just three rules.

**Funds should be divided into three parts, always leave yourself a backup**

Split your principal into three portions, each 600U:

Pocket money only trades mainstream coins, taking 3%-5% profit daily and stopping, don’t be greedy. This is solely for developing market intuition. Wait for clear signals at the 4-hour level before acting on swing trades, holding for 3-5 days. Ignore intermediate fluctuations. Keep your reserve fund separate and do not touch it under any circumstances—this is your ultimate safety net. Knowing you have an exit route allows for more stable operations.

**Don’t waste ammunition in sideways markets**

80% of the market time is sideways. Reckless trades are just paying unnecessary fees. Focus on two things: the overall market direction and trading volume. Only enter when the trend is clear and volume expands; otherwise, wait. When profits reach over 12%, take half out—don’t wait. Unrealized gains are just numbers on paper; actual cash is what matters.

**Treat rules like laws, don’t let emotions decide**

Set a 2% stop-loss on every trade. Exit if you hit the loss limit—don’t think “wait a bit longer.” When profits reach 4%, cut your position in half. Use a trailing stop for the rest, letting profits run naturally. Never double down on losing positions; decisions made in emotional states are wrong nine out of ten times.

You may not always predict the market correctly, but you must always follow the rules. Small funds are not the issue; the problem is trying to turn things around with a single big move. This industry values longevity, not bigger guts. Even farming follows the seasons; investing requires patience—stick to the rules, and time will give you the answers.