2025-12-31 06:20:16

When entering the circle, the principal is painfully small, around $500. Seeing this number, most people would give up immediately, but I didn't. It was only later that I realized that small funds are not without opportunity; the problem lies in the approach.

Along the way, I divided wealth growth into two clear stages. When the direction is right, the goal can naturally be achieved.

**Stage One: Survive First, Grow Big Later (1-3 months)**

With $500 in hand, I didn't go all in. Only $100 was truly used for trading, and this money was for trial and error.

The core principle is simple: focus on market hotspots, enter and exit quickly; set stop-losses properly, admit mistakes when wrong; as long as there's profit, immediately roll it into the next trade.

The operation rhythm is roughly like this: $100 → $200 → $400 → $800 → $1000. During this stage, it's not about getting rich overnight but about accumulating usable funds and paving the way for subsequent operations.

Once the funds exceed $1000, I slow down the pace. Capture short-term fluctuations, wait for the trend to establish in the medium term. Once the trend is clear, I dare to hold a bit longer.

**Stage Two: From Frequent Trading to Compound Growth (1-4 years)**

When the funds reach the level of 100,000, the approach must change completely. At this point, trading frequency becomes less important; the key is to avoid reckless operations and not miss real big opportunities.

My funds are divided into three parts: half follow the major trend; 30% hold long-term positions; 20% leave for temporary opportunities.

No need to watch the market every day; the real determinants of profit are often one or two key positions in a bull market.

**Why Many People Get Stuck at the Starting Point**

I've seen too many people who always want to skip the accumulation stage and take off directly. The market has always been there, rotating in cycles; the question is whether you're prepared.

Growing from $500 to $300,000 is not a myth; it depends on whether you're willing to walk this slow but steady path. The next opportunity might be waiting for those who truly persist.

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RugpullSurvivor

· 7h ago

I am an old leeks who has been repeatedly cut, now I only believe in compound interest and not in getting rich overnight. This logic sounds reliable, but how many people actually implement it? Most people read this article and think "Oh, I get it," then turn around and go all in. But I have to admit, fund management is indeed the easiest part to overlook... I myself once suffered a direct crash back to the beginning because I didn't allocate my positions well. Persisting with small amounts for 1-3 months of rolling growth sounds simple, but actually doing it is difficult, especially maintaining the right mindset. Give a thumbs up to the big shots; this approach is much more pragmatic than many of the big influencers I've seen.

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OnchainDetectiveBing

· 7h ago

To be honest, I believe in this set of logic, but the key is to stick with it. Most people simply can't endure those three months.

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WalletManager

· 7h ago

It's easy to say, but the key is to keep your private keys secure and unchanged.

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TradFiRefugee

· 7h ago

It's the same old logic of surviving first and then growing bigger. It's correct but gets boring to hear. The key is that most people can't even stick to a $100 stop-loss. When they lose, they want to double up to recover, which indeed only keeps them stuck at the starting point.

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ContractFreelancer

· 7h ago

That makes sense. The key really is execution and mindset. My biggest lesson is that I initially wanted to get rich overnight, but I later realized that small funds need to be managed with steady water flow, and doing a good job with stop-losses can really help you survive longer.

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