In the crypto market, growing your principal from $1,000 to $10,000 may seem out of reach. But I’ve encountered a real case that might change your perspective.

Three months ago, a trader named Ajun came to me for advice. His account had only $1,000 left. I didn’t give him complicated theories, just a simple approach—divide the account into three parts. He stuck to this idea for 90 days. What was the result? Keep reading.

**First part: Short-term trading ($350)**
Trade at most two times a day. If a judgment is wrong, stop-loss immediately. This portion of funds doesn’t aim for big gains; just staying alive is enough.

**Second part: Trend trading ($350)**
Only trade when the weekly chart shows an uptrend; otherwise, pretend to be dead. This sounds conservative, but in highly volatile markets, conservativeness can be the most aggressive move.

**Third part: Emergency reserve ($300)**
Specifically used for survival during liquidation moments. This is your last lifeline.

Many will ask, why not invest all at once? The answer is harsh: going all-in once and getting liquidated is like being "amputated." You can regrow your fingers, but if your head is cut off, the game is truly over.

**Entry signals are actually very simple**

Check the charts daily for three points:

1. Is the daily moving average not in a bullish alignment? Don’t act. Stay on the sidelines and wait.

2. Has the volume broken historical highs and the daily closing price confirmed this? Only then consider initiating a position.

3. Once floating profits reach 30% of the principal, withdraw half of the profit immediately. For the remaining part, set a 10% trailing stop-loss to let profits run freely.

The market daily plays out the scene of a meat grinder. Eight or nine out of ten traders will get caught at some point. The key is to control your emotions and greed.

**About stop-loss, be ruthless**

Before entering, write down your "life and death statement":
- A 5% drop must trigger an automatic stop-loss—no bargaining.
- When earning 10%, move your stop-loss to the cost price. The remaining gains are the market’s free gift.

From $1,000 to $10,000, it ultimately comes down to not making big mistakes. Opportunities are available every day, but your principal is limited. Once your funds are exhausted, no matter how many opportunities appear, they’re meaningless.

The wealth game in cryptocurrencies never rewards the fastest runner. It only favors those who make it to the end. Only the alive have the right to talk about wealth. If you die, you become someone else’s transaction fee.

So, remember these three deadly rules. Then spend time studying wave theory, technical indicators, and chart patterns. Take it step by step—don’t rush.