2025-12-12 21:20:25

In the crypto world, playing with small funds, the biggest fear is never 'losing' but 'not surviving long enough.'

A student started with 2000U and reached 20,000U in three months, all without a single liquidation. He's not a genius trader, but he grasped a few hard rules, which I now share with everyone.

**Rule 1: Capital Must Be Divided into Three Parts**

Dividing into thirds is crucial. One-third for intraday short-term trading, focusing only on mainstream coins, aiming for 3%-5% volatility gains—take profits when it's good, don’t be greedy. One-third for catching small trends over 3 to 5 days, acting only when there are clear signals. The remaining one-third must be held tightly—this is your lifesaver.

Federal Reserve policy changes can influence the overall market direction, but for small funds, keeping some spot holdings is the safest way to survive.

**Rule 2: Only Trade When There Is a Clear Direction**

Most of the time, the market is chaotic. Frequent trading during this period only erodes your capital. True opportunities are hard to wait for, but once a trend signal is clear, you must decisively pull the trigger. Don’t trade if you haven’t seen the full picture; that is much more valuable than blindly placing orders.

This student once executed a perfect trade by doing just that—waiting out two weeks of sideways movement, then catching a trend, earning 18%. When profits reached 12%, he immediately took half off the table, letting the rest roll over.

**Rule 3: Use Discipline to Lock Yourself In**

Write down these three rules, and never break any of them:

If a single loss exceeds 2% of your total funds, exit immediately—don’t hope for a rebound. When profits reach 4%, cut your position by 50% and use the earned money to look for the next opportunity. Never add to your position after a loss—don’t entertain illusions of 'averaging down.'

Discipline won’t make you rich quickly, but it will keep you alive when you make mistakes.

Honestly, the smaller your funds, the more you should cherish them. Market opportunities come one after another, but those who can stay alive are truly rare. Use rules to tame impulses, wait patiently to grow, and that is the real way for small funds to turn their fortunes around.

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LuckyBlindCat

· 6h ago

Sounds quite pragmatic. The three-strike approach is indeed much more reliable than all in; the key is to resist the urge to go all in. --- Going from 2000 to 20,000 is really not easy, but frankly, this set of rules is about surviving long enough to win. I agree. --- Regarding discipline, I have to honestly say that writing it down is easy, but executing it is extremely difficult... especially when the market is surging. --- So essentially, it's a mindset game; technical skills are actually secondary. --- Reducing position by 4% is a bit conservative, but it is indeed safer... However, with small funds, you have to stay alive no matter what.

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ILCollector

· 23h ago

This three-way approach sounds simple, but few actually execute it... --- That 18% operation is the core. Holding back for two weeks is even harder than earning that 18%. --- As for adding to positions, I've suffered the biggest losses there. Now I’m even afraid when I see it. --- Honestly, discipline sounds nice in theory, but when losing money, your hands really won't listen. --- The smaller the funds, the easier it is to be wiped out in one爆仓, I have deep experience with this. --- I feel that patience is still key; waiting for the right moment to come is more profitable than reckless trading. --- I agree with the 2% stop-loss rule, but psychologically, it's really hard to accept. --- Living longer > winning fast. I've heard this phrase in the crypto world a thousand times, but some people just can't resist gambling.

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BearMarketBuyer

· 12-13 18:28

That's right, living is more difficult than making money. --- I once blew up because I didn't stick to that 2% loss limit. --- I really agree with the concept of dividing the world into three parts. --- Waiting is also a way to make money. Most people just can't wait two weeks. --- Reducing positions by 4%? That's a bit conservative. I think it's worth trying. --- I've fallen into the trap of adding to positions; definitely avoid it. --- The phrase "holding spot to survive" hit home. With small funds, not holding spot really keeps me awake at night. --- From 2000 to 20,000, stability is more valuable than tenfold gains. --- Frequent trading leading to losses is so true. --- Discipline indeed can't make big money, but it helps you survive longer.

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DevChive

· 12-12 21:50

The three-part method sounds pretty refreshing, but in actual operation, I couldn't resist a 2% stop-loss haha After losing money, I absolutely won't add to my position, that statement hit me hard. I ended up adding five times that day The idea of "not living long" is pretty good; it's much more practical than aiming to multiply by a hundred times

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SneakyFlashloan

· 12-12 21:48

It sounds like discipline, but this thing seems simple to listen to but extremely difficult to execute. I just couldn't resist the 2% stop-loss line... every time I want to hold on for a few more points. The three-part method is indeed reliable, but holding the last 1/3 in spot is especially uncomfortable, watching others trade while you're just lying there. The point about adding positions is spot on; so many people ruin themselves with the illusion of averaging down. Really, for small funds, the biggest test isn't choosing the right coins, but your own mentality.

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NotSatoshi

· 12-12 21:48

The rule of thirds sounds right, but there are a few that can really stick to it --- 2,000 to 20,000, this increase is a bit exaggerated to be honest, but there is nothing wrong with the logic --- The most important thing is that discipline, but unfortunately most people forget it after reading it --- The most difficult thing is not to make up the position, so I often break the precepts --- Instead of listening to the story, it is better to experience the pain yourself --- Stop loss 2% sounds small, but I am reluctant to pull the trigger --- Anyway, I believe it, write it down first

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failed_dev_successful_ape

· 12-12 21:26

The logic of selling vegetables is not fresh. Making 20,000 to 30,000 in three months without liquidation—how lucky do you have to be. --- The three-part method sounds good, but how many can really stick to it? It's much easier to talk about than to do. --- Waiting indeed makes money, but most people can't wait two weeks and start itching to trade. We're all the same. --- 2% stop loss, 4% reduce position... sounds simple, but as soon as you lose money, you forget everything. Who hasn't experienced this? --- Still, the same old saying: living is more important than making money, but the premise is having the chance to live. --- So the key is not the rules, but the mindset. Others make money while you lose under the same rules—that's the difference. --- Small funds, the hardest part isn't how to make money, but how not to be greedy.

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NotAFinancialAdvice

· 12-12 21:24

Discipline is easy to talk about, but in practice, it's hell. --- Three kingdoms sounds cliché, but it really is a way to live longer. --- From 2000U to 20,000, not getting liquidated is the key; don't be blinded by the gains. --- The most heartbreaking phrase—only those who can stay in the game are truly scarce. This really hits home. --- That "averaging down" strategy for adding positions should really be deleted; I've seen too many die because of it. --- Waiting two weeks to take an 18% profit—this mindset is not something everyone has. --- Small funds should be even more ruthless; no one can slack off in front of the rules. --- That 2% stop-loss, probably 99% of people can't do it. --- After so many years of trading, I finally realize that not moving can also be earning?

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