2026-01-02 15:25:13

Many people ask, can you still make money in the crypto world with a small principal? My answer is: yes, but you need to have a method.

Last year, I witnessed a beginner grow an account from 600U. He had no special talent, and initially even placing orders made him tremble. But after three months, the account grew to 200,000U, and he never got liquidated during that time. Some say it was luck, but I disagree. Behind it are three rules.

**First Rule: Manage your funds wisely, don’t go all-in**

Divide 600U into three parts: 200U for short-term trading, only sticking to mainstream coins, taking profits at 3%-5%; 200U for swing trading, using a few days as a cycle to seek stability; the last 200U is for dead capital, no matter how crazy the market gets, don’t touch it—this is your insurance. I’ve seen too many people go all-in, earning and then forgetting themselves, losing everything and crashing. Successful traders know how to leave themselves an exit.

**Second Rule: Only trade in trending markets**

Most of the time, the market has no clear direction. Trading recklessly in sideways markets is just working for the exchange. When there’s no opportunity, wait patiently; when there is, enter. The secret to doubling your money is here—never chase highs, wait when needed, take profits when appropriate. Take 12% profit, then withdraw half to your wallet; locking in gains is true profit.

**Third Rule: Use rules to control your operations**

The maximum loss per trade should be 2% of your principal. When necessary, cut losses and don’t hold onto losing positions. When you gain 4%, halve your position size, letting the remaining position run profits. Never add to losing positions—don’t think about "averaging down."

You can’t change the market, but you can change your operations. The core of making money isn’t predicting the right direction, but executing correctly every time. The biggest trap with small funds is wanting to "turn it around in one shot," but those who think that never actually do. True doubling comes from discipline and patience.

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FUD_Vaccinated

· 9h ago

That's right, but most people simply can't do it; greed can't be cured.

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DiamondHands

· 11h ago

Bro, I've heard several versions of this case before. Every time, it's $600 for three months growing to 200,000. How is it such a coincidence? To be honest, there's nothing wrong with the risk management part, but hearing "never get liquidated even once" is just talk. The market isn't that kind and forgiving. The key is to have strong mental resilience. Most people die because they can't wait for that moment.

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PebbleHander

· 11h ago

To be honest, when I see the story of turning 600U into 200,000, the thing I trust most is the risk diversification strategy. I’ve also gone all-in before, and learned a painful lesson. Not chasing highs is a point well made; most people get wiped out by FOMO. A 2% stop-loss rule is tough, but it’s effective—it’s just hard to stick to.

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TokenomicsTinfoilHat

· 11h ago

Honestly, when I saw the story of 600U turning into 200,000, my first reaction was "nonsense," but after carefully reading the three rules, there is indeed some substance. The key is attitude; most people simply can't control their greed.

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FloorSweeper

· 11h ago

Honestly, hearing about turning 600U into 200,000 sounds great, but the key is to control the desire to go all-in, which is the hardest part. --- I agree with the idea of position sizing, but executing it tests human nature too much—making money makes you want to go all-in, losing money makes you want to recover it. --- I have deep experience with waiting for the right opportunity. I used to mess around in volatility, but I later realized most of the time is just spent as a runner-up. --- The 2% stop-loss part is well written, but honestly, how many people can actually do it? Most still prefer to gamble and hold through the swings. --- This logic is sound; the only problem is persistence. Most people break within the first month. --- It sounds like compound interest thinking—small amounts grow slowly with discipline, much safer than going all-in. --- The most heartbreaking line is "Those who think like this have never turned a profit," so true. --- Taking half at 12% is a very stable move, but beginners find it hard to resist that greed. --- The problem is, there's a huge gap between knowing and doing—anyone can talk about it on paper.

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ProofOfNothing

· 11h ago

600U turns into 200,000, is that real? Why do I feel like this story sounds a bit mysterious?

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