Recently, many newcomers who have just entered the market are asking the same question: with a small capital of under 1500U, how can I operate to survive without losing money? To be honest, over the past few years, I have interacted with quite a few traders starting from zero, and I’ve summarized a set of practical methods that are relatively easy to get started with, which can help avoid many pitfalls.

Let's start with the most core principle—never go all-in at once. For example, if you have 1200U, the first step is to split it up. My suggestion is to divide it into 5 parts, using only 200U each time you enter the market. A leverage of 10x is enough; many beginners start with 50x leverage, and as soon as the market moves 2%, they start to panic and make reckless moves, losing money even faster.

What about the remaining 1000U? Keep it in a financial product, don’t touch it. This money is your lifeline. Suppose you lose your position of 200U, never add more funds to make up for the loss. I used to make this mistake—losing and then adding more money, which only deepened the trap. The real solution is to stop, calmly analyze why you lost, and take a break for 1-2 days before re-entering. BTC and other cryptocurrencies fluctuate daily, and there are opportunities every month. Preserving your principal should always be the top priority.

After adjusting your mindset, split the remaining 700U into 5 parts, each 200U, and start again. Be more cautious this round, aiming to recover your losses. If you make 600U profit, quickly transfer 400U to spot trading or withdraw it. Keep only 300U for continued operations—having confirmed profits makes your mindset much more stable. I’ve seen people earn 700U but hesitate to withdraw, and then a sudden market move wipes everything out, forcing them to start over. That’s too regretful.

Regarding liquidation, with 10x leverage, a 10% move against your position will wipe you out. A 20% annual fluctuation in BTC is very common. No matter how much you’ve earned before, a full-position operation will eventually wipe you out. I know many professional traders, and maintaining a win rate of around 60% is already quite good. Therefore, position management is always more important than choosing coins or timing the market—even with a 90% win rate, one mistake can lead to total loss.

Remember these discipline rules: if your daily loss exceeds 2% of your total capital, be alert; if it reaches 6%, close all losing positions immediately; set stop-loss and take-profit levels for profitable trades—using a "30% profit retracement" strategy. Always withdraw profits as soon as you make them. Each time you deposit 1200U, it’s enough. Focus on mastering your trading method first, then consider increasing your investment.

The key is discipline and self-control.