Many people enter the market thinking they will be the lucky ones, only to repeatedly get liquidated and have to start over. I’ve been down that road too, until I decided to give up the idea of "getting rich overnight," and only then did I find a truly sustainable approach.

Today I want to talk about not some advanced techniques or magical indicators, but a real turnaround story — turning a small account of less than $2,000 into nearly $80,000 in three months. The underlying logic is actually very simple: consistent execution, earning 3% daily, letting compound interest do its work. Sounds simple? Exactly, that’s what makes this "simplicity" the hardest to stick to.

**Principal safety always comes first**

In the past, whether I had a red or green account, I dared to move everything. Just one wrong market move, and I’d lose my principal directly. When my mindset was shaky, I’d start adding leverage to cover the gaps, eventually sinking into a quagmire.

Now my approach is completely different. I split my funds into two parts: one stored in a cold wallet — the "forbidden zone" — never to be touched under any circumstances; the other is my real "trading capital." The benefit of this structure is that even if I make a wrong judgment, I only lose the profits from that part, while the principal remains safe.

This setup gives me a psychological sense of security. I no longer trade nervously, nor am I driven by fear, and I won’t be blinded by greed. When the mind is relaxed, I can make more rational decisions.

**Three lines of daily operation**

First, follow the trend, don’t guess the trend. I’ve completely given up the illusion of "precise bottom-fishing or top-selling." Those trying to catch every turning point end up getting repeatedly slapped in the face. My current strategy is to wait until the trend is clear before acting; I’d rather miss some early moves than risk trading in unclear conditions. This greatly increases success rate and reduces psychological pressure.

Second, position sizing strictly by ratio. Before each trade, I calculate exactly — how much I can lose at most. Usually, risk per trade doesn’t exceed 1-2% of the account. Even if I fail multiple times in a row, the account still stays afloat. With this bottom line, I have room for error and can wait more calmly for high-probability opportunities.

Third, set a time-based stop-loss. It’s not about closing only at a stop-loss price, but giving each trade an "expiration date." For example, if after two hours the expected move doesn’t happen, I exit immediately instead of waiting. This approach might sometimes miss subsequent moves, but in the long run, it helps avoid many situations of "knowing it’s a loss but holding on stubbornly."

**Why 3%?**

It sounds trivial to make 3% a day, but when you multiply that by 365 days and add compound interest, the numbers become magical. The advantage of a small account is precisely here — flexibility and speed, making it easier to capture short- and medium-term fluctuations. Larger accounts take time to move, but small accounts can more precisely target each 3% in the market.

Of course, the premise is that you can really earn that 3%. It’s not luck, but achieved by: choosing highly liquid coins, waiting for sufficiently confirmed technical signals, and entering with relatively safe leverage. If done well, it can be consistently realized; if not, timely stop-loss is key.

**Changes after mindset shift**

Giving up the obsession with quick riches, I trade less frequently, but each success rate is significantly higher. No longer over-trading, positions last longer, reducing trading fees and slippage losses. Most importantly, I no longer stay up until 2 or 3 a.m. staring at the charts with cold sweat.

From $2,000 to $80,000 in three months, the monthly return rate is roughly 200-300%. That number sounds crazy, but when broken down, it’s simply about sticking to small, correct decisions each month, letting compound interest accumulate little by little. There’s no magic — just discipline and time.

Many people ask me for secrets. The real secret is: don’t expect a single trade to turn everything around, don’t rush to go all-in, and don’t let fear and greed control you. Protect your principal, follow your system, and leave the rest to time.