Stories of turning around in the crypto world are everywhere, but how many truly make it to the end?

I've seen too many people retreat completely after just the first surge, and I've seen those who earned millions and then lost it all back. But these years of practical experience have taught me one principle—small capital turnarounds are never short of opportunities; what’s lacking is mindset and execution.

When I was in debt and had only 3,000 yuan left for living expenses, I never thought about getting rich overnight. Instead, I tested with 100U, strictly following two strict rules: withdraw immediately when profit reaches 80%, and cut losses decisively at 30%. It sounds boring, but it’s this boredom that saved me. After three consecutive wins, I forced myself to stay calm for 24 hours: 100U→180U→324U→583U. With this counterintuitive discipline, I avoided elimination at the first hurdle.

**1,000U is a watershed**

Once capital breaks through a thousand yuan, strategies start to differentiate. I divide the money into three main lines:

The first is Lightning War—trading during key periods when Western institutions enter (around 16:00 and 20:00 Beijing time), focusing on BTC and ETH pinpoints. When the market bounces back 2%, I exit immediately—no greed. This approach seems to earn little, but it has a high win rate and sufficient capital utilization.

The second is Ambush Positions—using 30% of funds to stake in hot new coins, lurking early, and selling within half an hour of opening. The biggest fluctuations usually happen in the first 30 minutes, and the highest probability to escape is during this period.

The third is the trump card, used only 2-3 times a year, aligned with macro calendars and whale movements on-chain. Either don’t do it, or aim for over 300% returns. This line uses the smallest funds, but once hit, it can support the entire account.

**Making money isn’t the end; preserving it is**

Many traders’ tragedy is here. They can earn millions or tens of millions but cannot control the desire to close positions, ultimately losing everything back. I lock profits with three methods:

First, a ritual of stop-loss. Every loss must be reviewed, and the reasons written on paper and posted on the wall as reminders. This isn’t self-punishment, but reinforcing memory—so that next time similar signals appear, you can react faster.

Second, withdrawal freeze. Once profits exceed 50%, I immediately withdraw 25% to a cold wallet, locking it away with no room for manipulation. It sounds rigid, but it works.

Finally, using a backup device to lock trading sessions. Set a fixed operation window and strictly restrict myself from entering trades outside it, avoiding unnecessary messing around.

**Three stages of small capital**

Looking back now, the journey can be condensed into key stages:

Below 10KU, use a wild growth strategy—small bets, multiple trial and error, strict stop-loss discipline, and resting after 3 consecutive wins. This stage is about accumulating feel and building habits.

Between 10KU and 100KU, don’t try to innovate new trading styles; the real bottleneck is discipline upgrade. Transitioning from casual operations to systematic execution is where many get stuck.

After exceeding 100KU, consider multi-dimensional layouts and larger position management.

Each stage has its own psychological pitfalls. Small funds are prone to greed, wanting to turn around quickly; medium funds can become lax, thinking they have some capital to operate freely; large funds need to be the most cautious, because a single mistake can be huge.

The crypto world indeed offers opportunities for a comeback, but opportunities always favor those who are prepared. Being prepared doesn’t mean luck—it's about discipline, a steady mindset, and strong execution.