Honestly, with just a few thousand dollars in hand, stop always thinking about some legendary K-line patterns.

I've seen too many newbies, not much money, but technical indicators drawn more than Wall Street traders.
Is it useful? Whether you lose or not, you will.

For small funds to survive, fixing bad habits is more important than anything.

I'll teach you a few simple tricks, they may not sound fancy, but they really work:

First, split your money into pieces.

Don't go all-in all the time; you're not risking your life savings.
Only use one-tenth each time you trade, so if you lose, it doesn't hurt, and if you win, you can enjoy a good meal.
As long as your principal is still there, you can always come back to this market.

Second, decide how much you're willing to lose before you start.

Think clearly before entering: what's the maximum loss for this trade?
If your stop-loss is $100, then you should have at least a $200 chance to make a profit before risking it.
Don't be the sucker who makes a little profit and then runs, or who stubbornly holds on after losing.

Third, remember to withdraw your profits.

Don't think compound interest is so awesome; beginners are most likely to get carried away when they make money.
Every time you earn 20%, take out half and convert it into real cash.
The numbers in your account are virtual; only the money in your card is truly yours.

Fourth, immediately shut down after three consecutive losses.

This is the most effective.
Think about it—aren't your biggest losses always after a series of losses when you get greedy and try to make it all back?
Three losses in a row mean either the market is crazy or your brain is malfunctioning.
At this point, don't overthink; close the app, do whatever you need to do, and check again in a week.

Remember, this market isn't about who runs the fastest, but who survives the longest.

If you lose everything five times and then get one correct, it doesn't matter anymore.
First, make sure you don't die; then think about getting rich.