People often complain in discussions that "initial capital is too small to play at all," but I have a friend who proved this saying wrong with actual actions. Starting with $1,500, he turned it into $30,000 in five months, and now it’s stable around $45,000. There’s no black technology involved, just discipline and the right strategy.

I’ve studied his trading approach specifically and found several particularly practical key points, which I now share with everyone.

**First Tip: Position Segmentation is the Moat**

He divides that $1,500 into three equal parts, each $500. The first part is used for short-term quick trades, but with strict rules—if it gains over 3%, he takes profits immediately, never greedy. The second part focuses on promising swing opportunities, with an entry threshold of at least 15% expected return. The third part? Frozen. No matter how tempting the market looks, don’t touch it.

This point is especially critical. Most beginners go all-in right away, and one mistake can lead to immediate elimination. If you can keep the risk on each trade within 1-2% of your total funds, even a few losses in a row still leave room for review and recovery. The biggest danger for small funds is a wave of pullback wiping everything out.

**Second Tip: Not Every Moment Is Suitable for Trading**

He spends over 70% of his time in cash, waiting for a clear trend before acting. Frequent trading not only eats up transaction fees but also easily damages your mindset. Instead of constantly watching the market for opportunities, it’s better to develop the habit of "getting in only after trend confirmation." Although this means missing some opportunities, it increases the hit rate, and in the long run, the returns become more stable.

Turning small money into big money is simply not about gambling mentality.