Recently, a newcomer asked, "I just entered the contract market with an account of only 1,000 USDT. Is there really any potential? I start trembling as soon as I open a position."

Honestly, being cautious is a rational behavior.

Why are small accounts the most likely to fail? Because your mindset treats 1,000 USDT as if it were a strategy for a 100x big player.

I've mentored many newcomers, and none of the longest-surviving small fund traders are those who go all-in recklessly.

Before entering, don't worry about which coin or indicator to choose. The first rule is—don't go all-in.

Divide 1,000 USDT into 5 parts, investing only 200 each time, with leverage kept between 5x and 10x. Anything beyond 50x or 100x isn't trading; it's just waiting to get slapped with a stop-loss lesson.

If you lose money, exit immediately. There's no such thing as averaging down, and don't get carried away trying to recover losses. The market is always there; this one trade isn't the only chance to make money.

And if you make a profit? Remember one key move—take some profits immediately. For example, if you earn 500, lock in 300 first, and continue trading with the remaining. Having confirmed gains in hand keeps your mindset stable.

In short, the secret to small account survival isn't how accurate your judgment is, but how strictly you control your position size and how decisively you execute stop-losses.

Don't dream of doubling your money with small funds—use low leverage, set stop-losses first, and prioritize cashing out when profitable.