There is less than 10,000 USDT in the account. Really don't follow the institutional approach.

All those multi-indicator resonance, sentiment cycles, on-chain data— the deeper you research, the faster you lose. For small funds to survive, only one core logic is needed: **Simple to the point of being foolproof**.

The retail traders I’ve mentored all started with just a few thousand USDT, with no insider information, and never caught a market with explosive luck. They rely on a method that seems a bit "stupid," gradually growing their principal. The first thing I always tell them is the same: **Don’t think about turning things around overnight, learn to survive first**.

## The logic of choosing coins isn’t that complicated

Just look at the daily MACD. If there’s a golden cross, check it out; if not, skip it. If the golden cross appears above the zero line, that’s even more reassuring—at least it’s not bottom-fishing a dead corpse.

After buying in, you don’t need to watch the chart 24/7. Just focus on the daily moving average. If the price stays above the moving average, let it run. If one day it breaks below effectively, get out—no hesitation. **It’s not that you’re wrong, it’s the market telling you to get off**.

## When to add positions

The real key moment is when the price reclaims the moving average and the volume also picks up. Enter at this point—you can afford to lose, and you can win big.

When it rises to a certain extent, I sell in batches—first 40%, then sell 80% as it rises again, and let the rest ride the trend. Break the line, go all out. **Whether you hit the highest point or not isn’t that important; what matters is whether you can truly keep the profits**.

## The most overlooked point

Missing out on a trade isn’t scary at all. What’s truly frightening is, after a lucky escape, you fail to exit in time and give back all the hard-earned gains.

It may look like you caught a complete trend, but it’s not because you’re so smart. It’s because the signals became clear, discipline was maintained, and the position was controlled—then the market naturally falls into your hands.

The crypto world is never short of opportunities. What’s lacking is the ability to follow the rules when your emotions are about to collapse. If you’re choosing coins based on feelings, entering impulsively, and relying on prayers to stop-loss, it’s not a matter of ability—**you simply don’t have a system**.

As long as you’re willing to follow your plan, taking it slow doesn’t matter. Moving steadily forward is the only way to survive long-term.