Many people believe that digital asset trading is purely a luck-based gambling game, especially those with less capital, who are more prone to the idea of "can't play." In fact, this view is completely wrong.

I once mentored a complete novice trader with an initial capital of only 800U. Five months later, the account grew to 19,000U, and now it’s approaching 30,000U. Throughout the process, there were zero liquidations and zero major losses. This is not luck but adherence to three hard rules I have explored over many years—these methods allowed me to start with 5,000U and eventually achieve steady growth without needing to monitor the market all day.

**First Rule: Always Divide Funds into Three Parts**

The term "all-in" in the crypto world is synonymous with "giving away money." The smartest approach is to split your funds:

Use 300U for day trading. Only track small fluctuations in BTC and ETH, and exit immediately after earning 3-5%. This portion is your "play money" for active trading.

Another 300U is for swing trading. Wait for major market moves like Federal Reserve policy adjustments or ETF applications. Once entered, hold for at least 3-5 days before considering exiting. The goal here is stability, not frequent trading.

The remaining 400U is kept sealed as a "trump card." No matter how wildly the market surges or crashes, this money remains untouched. When the account hits rock bottom, this is the confidence to turn things around.

Too many people go all-in at the start of a trend, only to become complacent when prices rise and panic when they fall. Remember: only alive can make money.

**Second Rule: Focus on Major Clear Trends, Abandon Small Profits**

Ninety percent of the time, the market in crypto is oscillating back and forth. The real result of frequent trading? Continuous fees draining from your account to the exchange.

When there’s no clear trend, the best choice is to stay calm. Watch a show, take a walk—anything is better than reckless screen operations.

What signals a genuine entry? BTC re-establishes a key support level, or ETH breaks through a previous high—clear signals like these. Once in, hold tight. When profits reach 15%, lock in half of the gains—this money truly belongs to you.

**Third Rule: Rules Govern Trading, Emotions Don’t Destroy Accounts**

Set stop-loss at 1.5%. When this level is hit, even those who doubt the market must cut losses unconditionally. Be ruthless with yourself.

Once profits exceed 3%, immediately cut your position in half. This isn’t greed but a way to protect your gains and allow the remaining position to pursue larger profits.

The worst mistake is adding to a losing position after a loss. The more you add, the deeper you sink, your mindset becomes chaotic, and eventually, you come out bloodied.

The essence of making money is: execute trades based on a clear set of rules, not on unpredictable emotions.

**Advantages of Small Capital**

800U may seem small, but that’s actually an advantage. Less psychological pressure makes it easier to stick to discipline. Growing from 800U to 30,000U relies on not being greedy, not panicking, and following rules.

Additionally, dollar-cost averaging strategies shouldn’t be overlooked. For steady traders, regularly investing in mainstream assets like BTC and ETH through fixed amounts often yields significant results across bull and bear cycles.

After years of navigating the waves in the crypto world, I’ve finally found a steady helm. Clear rules, calm mindset, and natural results follow.