#MSCI未排除数字资产财库企业纳入范围 Are there less than 4000U in your account? What you should be thinking about now is not how to double your funds quickly, but how to survive longer.



It may sound like a cliché, but in the crypto world, it’s true — small account funds tend to die the fastest. Most of the time, it’s not because of a wrong direction, but because of impulsiveness, heavy positions, or stubbornness to win.

Last year, a friend started with 3400U, beginning from zero. He had no trading background, no technical analysis knowledge, and had previously experienced a liquidation blow. During our collaboration, we focused on one core principle: first, protect the principal, and put making money aside for later.

What was the result? In two months, the account steadily grew to 61,000U. Throughout the process, there were zero liquidations, zero emotional breakdowns, and no cycle of "making and losing back."

This isn’t some black technology; it’s about executing these three points effectively — sounds simple, but requires iron discipline to implement:

**First Trick: Enforce Position Sizing, Avoid All-In**

Divide your funds into three parts: one for short-term trading to catch movements; one waiting for better swing opportunities; and one as emergency funds. Remember: going all-in once is equivalent to voluntarily quitting the game.

**Second Trick: Only Trade Market Conditions You Understand**

Avoid sideways ranges; if the direction is unclear, stay out of the market. Opportunities appear every day; the real scarce resource is the principal you lose.

**Third Trick: Use Rules Instead of Feelings**

Cut losses immediately at 2% — no bargaining. Take profit at 4% and half out — lock in gains. When profits exceed 20%, transfer 30% directly to a cold wallet. Never add to losing positions — that’s the bottom line.

Want to go further in the crypto market? The smartest approach is actually counterintuitive — learn to slow down. As long as your principal is intact, you have the chips to turn things around. Stick to the plan, and every step will be more stable.
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AlphaLeakervip
· 01-09 17:00
Well said, all-in really is the gallows for small accounts. I used to be the same, turning 4000U into only 400 through a single "definitely can turn around" thought. Looking back, it was really just brain damage. The idea of full position sounds simple, but when the market is crazy, I still get itchy... I think the hardest part is sticking to a 2% stop loss. I keep thinking to wait a bit longer, and then it's gone. Is this friend’s case really true or just an example? Going from 3400 in two months to 61,000 feels a bit... unrealistic? Or am I misunderstanding something? The idea of dividing positions is good, but many people simply can't distinguish between "life-saving money" and "battle funds." In the end, they still misuse them.
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BridgeTrustFundvip
· 01-09 16:58
That's right, I've seen too many small accounts shattered overnight... The key isn't really choosing the wrong coin, but that compulsive desire to go all-in. I lost $3,000 to $500 back then, and only later did I realize that full positions are truly a dead end.
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down_only_larryvip
· 01-09 16:55
It's the same theory again... It's easy to talk about, but when you're on the verge of liquidation, who still remembers these rules?
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