If the capital pool is not large, don't rush to go all-in. Staying calm is the first hurdle.

I once mentored a friend, starting with 800U, and in just 42 days, it grew to 45,000U. The entire process was very steady, never panicked—just eating the meat bite by bite.

If you only have around 1,000U in startup capital, it's best not to dream of overnight riches. The market's favorite trick is this: first give you some sweet rewards to let you taste the dividends, then suddenly sweep away your principal and profits. This kind of short-sighted mentality is the easiest to be taught a lesson by the market.

My friend is different. Initially only 800U, now not only does he make steady profits daily, but he also plans to bring his family in. How is this possible? Actually, it all comes down to two words—rhythm.

**The underlying logic for small funds to turn around is clear: don’t rely on a big gamble, rely on controlled position sizing and good timing.**

The method I teach him involves these four steps:

**Step 1: Divide into three parts and stick to discipline**

Split 800U into three portions. Use only one-third of the money for the first trade. The remaining funds act like a stabilizer—don’t move without a clear signal, no adding to positions, no bottom fishing, no holding through losses. What’s the benefit of this? You always have bullets.

**Step 2: Only take high-probability setups**

In choppy markets? Just avoid them. Only trade when the trend is clear enough. It’s okay if you don’t catch the entire move; split it into three parts, nibble each time, and accumulate gradually.

**Step 3: Roll profits into new positions, set stop-losses firmly**

If the first trade earns 100U, then for the second trade, use both the principal and the profit together. Let the position grow slowly but always stay within your control. Remember: profits are rolled over repeatedly, not gambled out.

**Step 4: Take profits when the time is right, don’t chase battles**

While others are chasing highs, you’ve already taken your profits and exited. When others blow up their accounts, you’ve already locked in gains. True profit isn’t about how many times you double your capital; it’s about staying steady, controlling well, and stopping decisively.

What’s the current problem? Many small-capital traders get more anxious than anyone else watching the charts, opening trades recklessly, setting stop-losses randomly, losing more and more, then falling into a vicious cycle. As a result, they not only fail to make money all year but also ruin their principal beyond recognition.

In fact, trading has never been about luck; it’s about rhythm. When the rhythm is right, small funds can survive longer and earn steadily.

Want to turn around? First, learn to survive. Once you truly master the details of position sizing, catching points, and controlling rhythm, that’s the real skill that can save you two years of losses.