If you only have around a thousand dollars in your account, don’t rush to go all-in.

This market has never been about luck, and with a small amount of capital, you need to be even more methodical. Last year, I met a friend who had just entered the space with just over 1,000 USDT in his account. Every time he placed an order, his hands would shake, worried that one wrong move would wipe him out. Later, he started following a strict set of rules, and within a month, his account grew to 8,000 USDT. In three months, he broke 30,000, and never got liquidated during that time.

It wasn’t luck—it was truly sticking to discipline.

**First, let’s talk about position management. Always leave yourself a way out.**
Split your principal into three parts: use $400 for intraday trading, focusing only on major coins like BTC and ETH, and take profits when there’s a 3%-5% move; another $400 for swing trades, only entering when there’s a clear opportunity, holding for three to five days for stability; and the last $200 stays untouched—this is your final comeback capital.

I’ve seen too many people go all-in with a few thousand, getting excited when it rises and panicking when it falls—they never last long. Those who survive truly understand the importance of keeping some reserves.

**Next, let’s talk about trading rhythm—don’t get caught up in the chop.**
Most of the time, the market moves sideways. Trading frequently during these periods is just giving the platform your fees. If there’s no signal, just wait; only act when there’s an opportunity. When you make 12%, take out half your profits—money only counts when it’s in your pocket.

A pro’s mindset is: as steady as a rock when waiting, decisive when it’s time to act. I watched that friend double his account—he never chased highs or caught bottoms, just quietly waited for signals.

**And finally, the iron rule: self-control above all else.**
Keep your stop loss for each trade within 2% of your principal, cut losses when the time comes, don’t hesitate. If profits exceed 4%, cut half your position and let the rest run. Never add to a losing position—never let emotions dictate your trades.

You don’t have to be right every time, but you do have to follow the rules every time. Making money, put simply, is about using a system to control those hands that always want to act impulsively.

Small capital isn’t a disadvantage—the key is not to wipe yourself out. Hold your ground, and opportunities will always come.