To those of you with only a few hundred USDT in your accounts

The crypto world is not a casino. I've said this countless times, but few truly believe it. This market is about strategy, discipline, and patience. The less money you have, the more you need to be cautious, just like hunting—taking shot after shot, no rushing.

Last year, I mentored a beginner who started with just 600U. At that time, he was trembling even when placing orders, afraid that one wrong move would wipe out his principal. I told him one thing—"Don't be afraid, follow the rules, and you'll gradually grow."

A month later, his account grew to 6,000U.
Three months later, it jumped to 20,000U. Throughout the process, he never liquidated his position once.

Someone asked, is this luck? Honestly, not at all. It’s all about strictly following trading discipline, with no exceptions.

Below are three rules that both protect your capital and help you make money. I’ll summarize them for you:

**Rule 1: Divide your money into three parts and leave yourself an escape route**

Split 600U into three parts, each 200U. This method seems simple but is extremely effective.

The first 200U is for intraday short-term trading. Only trade Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two most liquid assets. When volatility reaches between 3% and 5%, take profits immediately. Don’t be greedy; once you have the money, that’s your profit.

The second 200U is for swing trading. Don’t rush into positions; wait for clear opportunities before acting. The typical holding period is 3 to 5 days, focusing on stability rather than speed.

The remaining 200U? Leave it untouched. This money has only one purpose—when the market experiences extreme conditions, this is your real capital for a turnaround.

Have you seen those who put all their thousands of dollars into the market? When prices rise, they get carried away; when they fall, they panic. Such people never last long. Those who truly survive in the market understand one thing: always keep some funds outside the account.

**Rule 2: Follow the trend, don’t waste time in consolidation**

Most of the time, the market is sideways and consolidating. If you trade frequently, you’re just paying transaction fees and slowly eating away your principal.

When should you wait? When there are no clear signals, wait. If you can’t see the direction clearly, don’t move.

When should you act? When signals appear, enter decisively. Don’t hesitate or drag your feet.

When profits reach 12%, take out half of the gains. Only when the money is in your hands can you feel secure. Don’t think you can let the entire profit run; greed often leads to losing everything.

What is the rhythm of a master trader? When not trading, they are waiting; when they do trade, they aim to harvest. I’ve seen accounts double—steady profit-taking, calm and patient, never chasing highs. That kind of temperament is cultivated.

**Rule 3: Discipline comes first, control your hands**

Stop-loss on each trade should not exceed 2% of the principal. When the stop-loss price is hit, there’s no room for negotiation—exit immediately.

When profits exceed 4%, cut your position in half right away. The remaining position can continue to run, but the risk is already locked in.

Most importantly: never add to a losing position. During losses, emotions are most likely to spiral out of control. Adding more often means jumping into a deeper hole.

You don’t need to predict every market move perfectly, but you must follow these rules every time. The essence of making money is using a method to control those hands that want to operate recklessly.

Many ask me why some accounts grow from a few hundred to tens of thousands, while others keep losing money. The answer is right here. It’s not because they see the market better, but because they execute more ruthlessly.