What are the biggest fears for small funds? It's not bad market conditions, but lack of discipline.

I remember the darkest days vividly. There was almost no money left in my account, yet I still dreamed of a market surge that could change my life. Leveraged to the max, funds spread across seven or eight so-called "potential coins," and as soon as there was a pullback, I got liquidated directly. I will never forget the sound of the liquidation alarm in my life. Within a few hours, I lost my profits and almost my principal. That year, I really broke down, drowning in debt, too afraid to look at my account.

Until one night, looking at that small balance in my account, I suddenly understood—relying on luck alone will only lead to a worse death. To turn things around, the only way out is to build a system and follow discipline.

Since then, I set three ironclad rules for myself.

**Rule 1: Only follow mainstream, block out all noise**

I deleted all those altcoins from my watchlist, leaving only Bitcoin and Ethereum. I only look at daily charts, weekly charts, and a few key support and resistance levels—just these few.

Sounds simple? But at that time, various groups and messages were flying everywhere. Today, someone says a new coin will multiply a hundred times; tomorrow, someone says a "dirt dog" coin will take off. I didn’t touch any of them. Because I understood a principle—small funds must stay alive by blocking out noise. How much others make is none of my business; I only need to ensure I execute every trade according to plan.

There’s a saying I strongly agree with now: when everyone is discussing a coin, you are already late. Most of the time, when you hear the news, you are actually already at the top.

**Rule 2: Position management is the lifeline**

I set a rule that I never risk more than 10% of my principal on a single trade. If I make a mistake, I cut losses immediately at 3%, never hold through a loss. Even if I win, I don’t get greedy. This way, no matter how many mistakes I make, I still have my principal alive.

**Rule 3: Keep recording and reviewing**

Record every trade, especially when losing money. Over time, you’ll be able to see your patterns.

Sticking to these three rules may not make you rich overnight, but it will help you survive longer. The longer you survive, the more opportunities you have. When the crypto market rebounds, those without discipline will still lose, but disciplined traders can seize the opportunity.