Listen to me honestly — a set of effective trading rules can often take you further than repeatedly betting on the right market moves. I’ve seen too many people make money by luck one or two times, only to lose everything in greed. Those who truly last long in this game rely not on judgment alone, but on strict discipline.

In my community, there are quite a few newcomers holding a few thousand yuan trying their hand in the market. Looking at them, I’m reminded of myself. Back then, I had less than 2000U, with dreams of quick doubling, but I was also afraid of losing everything overnight. That inconsistency is still clear in my memory.

Last year, I mentored a student who started with only 800U. When he placed his first real trade, he told me his fingers were trembling—I understand that, because when funds are small, the psychological pressure is even greater. I told him one thing: "Don’t be afraid, follow the rules, take it slow." And what happened? After three and a half months, his account had grown to 12,000U. By five months, he was steadily at 28,000U, with no margin calls or liquidation at all.

This is not some fairy tale, nor is it some extraordinary talent. Simply put, it’s about stacking rules, patience, and execution—letting the snowball effect gradually show itself. Today, I want to share these practical insights I’ve gained through real trading, hoping to help you avoid unnecessary detours.

**First Trick: The Three-Part Capital Allocation**

I’ve encountered many small-capital traders who have a common misconception—thinking that with less capital, they must go all-in to have a chance to turn things around. I bluntly tell them, this is the fastest way to be forced out of the game. Small capital isn’t the problem; poor management is. When management is rough, small funds die quickly.

My approach is to divide the total capital into three parts, each with its own role:

**Part One: Intraday Short-term Funds (about 15%)**

For an 800U account, this is roughly 120U. The goal here is simple—trade only major coins, and take profits immediately when the fluctuation reaches 1.5%–3%. This kind of operation is basically to earn a living, a meal, not to fight for big gains. Before each trade, I ask myself: Is this to earn today’s grocery money, or to get rich in one shot? Different goals mean different methods.

**Part Two: Swing Trading Opportunity Funds (about 35%)**

This is roughly 280U. The rule for swing trading is: if signals are unclear, stay put. When I do take action, the holding period is about 3 to 5 days, aiming for steady growth rather than explosive profits. Many people look for opportunities every day, but in reality, how many swing opportunities are there? The market spends 70-80% of the time waiting. The real good entry points are only a few. My logic here is: rather than trading frequently for tiny profits, wait for good opportunities and seize them.

**Part Three: Long-term Investment Funds (about 50%)**

Remaining around 400U, this part’s mission is to hold mainstream coins without fuss, just waiting. I never look at daily charts, only weekly and monthly trends. Markets have cycles—bear markets for accumulation, bull markets for release—this is a law. This portion of funds is your “capital protection zone,” steadily growing.

**Second Trick: Quantify Take-Profit and Stop-Loss**

I’ve seen too many people reluctant to sell after making money, or stubbornly refusing to admit losses. The result? They don’t make big gains when they’re winning, and get wiped out when they’re losing.

My rule is: set target prices before entering each trade. For example, if I buy at 1000U, my target might be 1050U—then I sell at 1050U, no hesitation, no holding on thinking it might go higher. Similarly, stop-loss levels are set in advance. Buy at 1000U, set stop-loss at 980U—if it hits, execute immediately, no bargaining.

It may sound mechanical, but it’s this mechanical execution that removes the biggest enemy—emotion. Your brain is the least trustworthy in the market; rules are a hundred times more reliable than intuition.

**Third Trick: Position Control Always Comes First**

I never go all-in, never full position, never gamble everything. In a complete trading plan, position control should account for more than 50%.

Even if I’m bullish on a coin, I’ll scale in gradually. For example, if I like a mainstream coin, I won’t invest 300U all at once. Instead, I’ll start with 100U to test the market reaction and gauge the sentiment, then decide whether to add or reduce positions. This way, risk is always kept within manageable limits. If I’m wrong, losses are limited; if I’m right, I can add more along the way.

I’ve seen too many people go all-in immediately, then spend most of their time regretting and anxious. Those days are tough for everyone.

**Fourth Trick: Mindset Management Is the Hidden Asset**

In the end, trading is a contest of mental resilience.

The student I mentored was able to grow from 800U to 28,000U, but the technical side isn’t complicated. The key is accepting one fact: making money isn’t something you can do every day. Sometimes, you need to stay on the sidelines, wait, observe. The moments when most people feel anxious are actually the moments to stay calm.

My simple agreement with him was: once rules are set, don’t change them; just execute. Don’t get complacent when making money, don’t despair when losing—just keep moving forward steadily.

**In Conclusion**

All these points boil down to one sentence: for small funds to survive long and grow fast, it’s not about finding the perfect entry point, but about establishing a reliable trading system. Rules, discipline, patience—these three combined form the underlying logic of your long-term steady growth. The market is always there; there’s no need to rush.