Many beginners ask me: with little capital and no connections, how can I make my first big gain in the crypto world?



Actually, there’s no secret—just execute seemingly simple rules more ruthlessly than others.

Last year, I personally tested this approach, starting with 1500U, and within four months, my account grew to 320,000U. I didn’t touch futures contracts or leverage; I simply stuck to discipline like a machine.

There are three core methods:

**First: Divide and Conquer to Survive**

Split 1500U into three parts, each with 500U and its own responsibility. The first part trades intraday swings, exiting immediately after a 3% profit—never greedy; the second waits for the right moment, refusing to act unless there’s at least a 15% opportunity; the third keeps in reserve, avoiding even the most tempting markets—this is your capital for a comeback.

Dividing your funds isn’t cowardice; it ensures you always have another chance. Too many get wiped out by “all-in” bets, risking everything on the first try and being eliminated by slight fluctuations.

**Second: Only Eat Trends**

Most of the market time is spent in sideways consolidation, so don’t mess around then. The real moves happen when a clear breakout occurs—wait until the trend is fully formed before entering, so your success rate isn’t just gambling.

After entering, take profits at 25% and lock in some gains. Let the rest run; even if there’s a pullback later, you’ve already cashed out.

**Third: Discipline Over Technique**

I keep these three iron rules on my screen, watching every day:

No single loss exceeds 2% of your capital; cut losses immediately—no excuses. When profits reach 5%, take half off the table; set stop-loss on the rest to let profits grow naturally. Never add to a losing position; averaging down is the fastest way to blow up.

In recent months, I’ve done more waiting than trading. While others cut losses in volatility, I stay calm and wait for opportunities; while others panic and add positions, I cut and stay clear-headed.

The secret to turning small funds around, honestly, is one word: stability. Survive with division, earn certainty with trends, and lock in profits with discipline.
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TokenomicsPolicevip
· 01-11 08:45
That's right, sticking to discipline is what allows you to survive the longest. I've seen too many people turn 1500U into 1 million, only to lose it all back again. The key is that position segregation really saves lives. It's not about being cowardly, but about leaving yourself an exit. Wait, 320,000 in four months? That number seems a bit exaggerated, but the approach is indeed correct. To put it simply, don't be greedy; those who can sit tight make money. I strongly agree with discipline. The rule of cutting 2% and closing positions must be ingrained in your mind.
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LiquiditySurfervip
· 01-10 23:27
That's right, only by staying alive can you make money; if you die, everything is over. --- The set of position splitting is indeed perfect, but very few people stick with it. --- Discipline is really the hardest part. Watching others make quick money while waiting for your own opportunity, that mental hurdle is the toughest. --- Hearing that from 1,500 to 320,000 sounds great, but that 2% stop-loss rule has to be really strict, or it's all for nothing. --- I totally agree with waiting during sideways trading; too many people get stuck because they just can't sit still. --- That point about adding positions really hit home; I used to blow up my account that way.
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BitcoinDaddyvip
· 01-10 20:40
There's nothing wrong with that; the core is just to stay alive. I've also seen too many people go all-in on their first try, only to be wiped out by a single limit-down. Diversification is indeed a lifesaver; there's no joke about that.
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FadCatchervip
· 01-09 01:33
That's right, scaling in has indeed saved me several times; otherwise, I would have been washed out by single trades early on. From 1500 to 320,000, discipline is truly real; most people lose because of greed. Waiting patiently is what I support the most. When others rush to open positions, I just relax and have tea, feeling comfortable. This methodology isn't anything new, but execution is the real dividing line. But on the other hand, what if you miss the trend judgment? That threshold isn't exactly low either. I've always used the logic of scaling in to survive, and it has indeed helped me live longer. Sometimes I hesitate with a 2% stop loss; my mindset still needs improvement. I feel that only through experiencing a few trades can I truly understand the value of "stability."
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MysteryBoxOpenervip
· 01-08 10:55
Honestly, this set of position sizing can really save your life, but the hardest part is resisting the desire to add to your position. Dare to buy in at 1500? Gotta admit, your execution is really tough. Waiting for this most torturous moment—while others make quick money, you're just staring blankly. If your mindset collapses, it's over. Discipline sounds easy to talk about, but how many can truly stick to a 2% stop-loss?
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GateUser-c802f0e8vip
· 01-08 10:48
Honestly, the split position strategy really hits the mark, much more reliable than those who shout "buy the dip" every day. Wait, 1500U in four months turning into 320,000—this number is a bit suspicious. Let's do the math proportionally... There's nothing wrong with discipline; it's just that most people simply can't do it. I myself am the same—when I see prices go up, I want to go all in. Waiting for this is the hardest part, more difficult than any technical analysis. Adding to positions is truly a deadly poison; I've seen too many die this way. It looks simple, but executing it is deadly. I like the idea of "split positions to survive"; finally hearing someone not encouraging all in. These three points aren't anything new; the key is still human nature.
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TeaTimeTradervip
· 01-08 10:46
That's right, it's all about mindset and discipline. Everyone gets caught up in greed. The strategy of dividing positions really works; I do the same. The key is to truly have the patience not to act impulsively. From 1500 to 320,000, the growth is quite good. The main reason is that I haven't used leverage, so I've been able to last longer.
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BuyHighSellLowvip
· 01-08 10:34
That's right, discipline wins. That's exactly how I operate now. Waiting for the trend to save your life is really effective; previous reckless actions led to even greater losses. The split position strategy requires some awareness; otherwise, human nature just wants to go all in. Turning 1,500 into 320,000 is honestly impressive, but this logic really makes sense. The key is at the moment of cutting the order; most people can't do it.
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OnchainGossipervip
· 01-08 10:31
There's nothing wrong with what you said, but the word "stability" is too difficult; most people simply can't sit still. The strategy of dividing positions is indeed excellent. It feels like using principal to buy time and opportunities. From 1500 to 320,000, that's quite aggressive. How many times of 3% compounding does that take? But I'm still curious—what was your hardest moment in these four months? It seems that discipline > technique—this idea I need to think about carefully.
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SchrodingerWalletvip
· 01-08 10:30
Sounds good, but is it true that you can go from 1500U to 320,000U in four months... that multiplier feels unbelievable --- The strategy of dividing positions indeed makes sense, but executing it easily crushes your mentality, especially when the market starts to soar, it’s particularly hard to handle --- You’re right about discipline, but most people can’t stick to it for even a week --- Stop-loss and closing orders are a hundred times harder than opening them. I’ve fallen into the trap of being reluctant to cut losses --- It’s the "stability" trick again, but those who can truly stick to being steady have long achieved financial freedom --- I’ve only tried the trend-following approach, but the problem is how to determine if the trend is really established or just a false breakout... --- I think the most crucial thing is mentality; otherwise, even the best method is useless --- It seems simple but is actually hard because of not being greedy, which is the biggest test of human nature
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