Only have less than 1000U in hand and want to make a splash in the crypto world? Don't rush to go all-in just yet.

When funds are limited, mindset and rules are a hundred times more important than luck. A friend started with 700U in his account, never blew up his position, and managed to grow it to 32,000U in five months. When asked about his secret, he said there are only three rules—nothing fancy, just something you can stick to.

**Step 1: Divide your funds into three parts—don't put all your chips on one hand**

How to split 700U? Here's his approach:

250U for day trading, focusing only on small fluctuations of BTC and ETH, taking profits at 2%-4% gains and then stopping. This part is liquidity, quick in and out.

220U for swing trading, entering only when technical patterns are clear. Holding period of 2-4 days, aiming for a steady 5%-10% profit per trade.

230U for reserve, completely untouched. Even in extreme market conditions, don’t touch it. The only purpose of this money is to give you psychological confidence—if your account hits zero, this 230U gives you a chance to start over.

Have you seen those who go all-in with their principal? When prices rise, they get cocky; when they fall, they panic like ants on a hot pan. Why do they never go far? Because they have no backup plan. True winners always leave themselves a way out.

**Step 2: Don’t chase volatility, follow the trend**

You need to understand market rules: 80% of the time, the market is sideways; only 20% of the time, there’s a clear trend. Those who trade frequently are just paying transaction fees during that 80%.

Wait for that 20%. When clear signals appear, jump in without hesitation. When there are no signals, stay put no matter how itchy.

He has a habit: as soon as a single trade hits 15% profit, withdraw half immediately to lock in gains. The remaining half is free to run; even if it blows up, he doesn’t mind because he’s already secured profits.

This might seem like there are no exciting moments, but by steadily collecting profits, his account doubled to 18,000U in three months.

**Step 3: Discipline is more valuable than judgment**

It’s not about hitting the perfect entry point every time, but about sticking to your rules.

Set a maximum loss limit of 1% per trade. When reached, exit immediately—no second thoughts. Not because you’re bearish on the market, but because that’s what the rules say.

When profits exceed 3%, start reducing your position. Take out half of the gains first, let the rest run. Many people get caught here—seeing gains from 5% erode to -10%, ending up with no profit and even losses.

Avoid adding to losing positions. Emotions are the devil—they’ll make you think, “This price is so cheap, I’ll throw in some more to average down”—don’t think like that. Losses indicate your judgment might be wrong; averaging down only deepens the trap.

**Summary**

Growing 700U to 32,000U sounds unbelievable, but when broken down, it’s about: rational fund allocation, following clear trends, and strict rule enforcement. No magic tricks, just discipline.

Your opponent isn’t the market or other traders—it’s your own hands that want to operate recklessly. Use a system to control them, and you’ll be able to make money.