Survival Guide in Crypto with Small Capital: How I Started with 800U

I have witnessed many people with a few hundred dollars rushing into the crypto market with the mindset of “Making a Trade That Changes My Life.” The result is often only one thing: accounts disappearing very quickly. In reality, in crypto, surviving longer is more important than making quick money. I myself started with a small capital, constantly making mistakes, until my account could grow steadily on its own. What helped me survive is not good predictions, but Capital Management + Patience for Opportunities + Absolute Discipline. 👉 Below is the system I have applied, helping many people start with about 800U without staring at charts all day, still avoiding “Account Burnout” moments. Strategy 1: Divide Capital into Multiple Parts – Going All-In Is the Fastest Way to Exit the Game With small capital, the biggest mistake is putting all your money into one trade out of fear of “missing the boat.” My approach is to split the capital into 3 clear parts, each with its own role, without mixing.

1. Short-Term Capital – 300U: Consistent Gains, No Greed Focus only on BTC and ETH, absolutely avoid small coins with high volatility. Check the market 1–2 times a day. Short-term profit target: 3%–5%, then close the position, no hopes for more. Main purpose: get familiar with market rhythm, develop discipline, not to get rich quickly.
2. Medium-Term Capital – 300U: Wait for Clear Opportunities Do not enter trades continuously, only participate when there are confirmed signals such as macro news, clear daily trend. Only buy when the uptrend is confirmed (price breaks resistance, volume increases). Hold for a few days, take profit at 15%–20% and exit.
3. Reserve Capital – 400U: Absolutely Do Not Touch This is the “survival shield.” Used to handle market crashes or to restart after stop-loss. Many people lose because they use this part of the money to “gamble.” Strategy 2: Only Eat the Middle Part of the Fish – Don’t Try to Catch the Top and Bottom Most of the time, the crypto market is sideways or slightly down. Constant trading during this phase only makes you tired and lose fees. When there is no trend, stay out: When the market is sideways, it’s best to do nothing. Profits should be realized: When the total account increases by about 15%, withdraw some money to preserve gains. Don’t chase the final part: Many people go from big profits to losses just because they don’t take profits. My principle is: money withdrawn is truly yours, the numbers on the screen are only temporary. Strategy 3: The Rules Are More Important Than Emotions The biggest enemy of small capital traders is not the market, but emotions. Cut losses quickly: Each trade should only allow a maximum loss of about 1%–1.5% of total capital. Profits reduce risk: When short-term gains are achieved, close part of the position to bring the account back to a safe state. Never average down when in loss: With small capital, this is the fastest way to lose everything. Set rules before entering trades and follow them like a machine. Conclusion: Fewer Losses Are Already a Win In crypto, making money is not as hard as keeping money. Growing from 800U to a larger amount is not always about guessing right, but knowing when to enter and when to stay out. If you are losing sleep over a few tens of dollars fluctuating, the problem is probably not the market, but how you manage your capital. Small capital is not a weakness; greed and fear are the biggest risks. 👉 Learn to survive before thinking about getting rich. When you can stay in the market, opportunities will find you.