I've seen too many people who enter the market with just over 1000 bucks and want to go all-in, only to have their accounts wiped out within a week. Crypto is never a casino based on luck; it's a battlefield where only those who understand the rules and discipline can survive.

I myself went from 8000U to where I am now, and I’ve mentored a few newbies along the way. The most memorable is a friend who brought in 1200U, and over four months, his account grew to 25,000U, now exceeding 40,000U. Throughout the process, he never had a margin call—it's rock solid. Some say he's lucky, but I just smile—luck isn’t what it’s about. It’s about understanding that surviving is the key to turning things around.

There are actually three core tricks, all top secret:

**First trick, divide your funds into three parts—full position is suicide.** With 1200U, I recommend splitting it into three sections. 400U for day trading, executing one trade per day, and stopping at the set time—no greed; 400U for swing trading—not just entering on any signal, but once you do, you must hold and profit; and the last 400U as a reserve, firmly not to be touched. Many ask why divide like this; the answer is simple: survival is the only way to turn things around. Die on the beach, and no matter how good your methods, they’re useless.

**Second trick, follow the trend—don’t mess around.** There’s a curse in crypto—80% of the time is spent grinding, and reckless trading is just giving money to the market. True experts aren’t those who trade the most frequently but those who can stay calm. When there’s no trend, shut up; when the trend appears, go all in. Take profits once you’ve earned 20% on your principal, lock in 30% of that, and let the rest run. Do you know? Many professional traders only ride a few major trends each year, and that’s enough for a comfortable life.

**Third trick, rules decide life or death—emotions are to be left aside.** This tests human nature most. Set a stop-loss at 2%; once it hits, cut your losses immediately—no hesitation. When profits reach over 4%, start reducing your position and take the cash—don’t be greedy. During losses, never add to your position—that’s asking for death. You don’t need to win every trade, but every trade must follow the rules. When you can keep emotions out and execute the rules faithfully, the scales of profit will slowly tip in your favor.

Having less capital isn’t the real problem; what’s truly scary is always trying to get rich overnight. Turning 1200U into 40K isn’t about luck; it’s a disciplined system of risk management combined with patience for profits. Focus on core coins like BTC, ETH, SOL, and give yourself 1 to 3 clear trading opportunities each day, whether spot or futures.

In the end, moving from losses to profits, upgrading from retail mindset to professional rhythm, and building your own system—these three are indispensable. Stick to this framework, and even with a small capital, you can turn things around.