Over the years in the crypto world, I often get asked: how can someone with limited funds gradually grow their account?

Based on my practical trading experience over the years, my most straightforward advice is: don't focus on how much you can make initially; instead, calculate the worst-case scenario in advance.

Recently, I helped a friend with limited funds enter the market, and after three months, his account has been steadily increasing. The process looks very simple—no fancy operations, just developing a habit: before placing each order, precisely calculate the maximum loss you can tolerate. If you can't figure it out, don't trade.

The biggest trap for retail traders is being blinded by profits right after entering the market, constantly thinking about how much they can earn today. But those who truly survive in the crypto market are precisely those who have already left a safety net for themselves.

When I do short-term trading, I set my stop-loss very tightly. This is not out of cowardice but because small funds simply can't afford to tinker recklessly. Making small profits on each trade is okay; as long as losses are controlled, the trading rhythm gradually moves in a favorable direction. Over time, the power of compound interest is far more reliable than gambling on luck.

Mid-term trading is a completely different story. To catch big trend moves, you need to withstand market shakeouts. Many people miss out on opportunities simply because they get shaken out by short-term volatility. In reality, those who manage to hold onto their positions are often not the ones with the most accurate predictions, but those with enough psychological resilience.

Position management is the most crucial aspect. If your position is too large, stop-losses become meaningless; if it's too small, plans can't be executed properly. Now, every time I place an order, I ask myself: if the market moves against me, can I close the position without pain? If the answer is no, then no matter how tempting the opportunity looks, it’s probably a trap.

Markets appear every day, but once your capital is gone, even the best opportunities are meaningless. Small funds can grow steadily not by the boldest gamblers, but by those who understand how to protect their principal and leave themselves a way out.