Someone asked me: “If I only have 2000U, do I still have a chance to start over?”
This question made me remember my own self from many years ago. At that time, I had an account worth over 300,000 USD, but because I traded like a gambler, constantly all-in, not cutting losses, and lacking discipline, I ended up completely wiped out.
I understand that feeling: both regretful about the money, angry at myself, and still holding onto hope that “just one winning trade can recover everything.”
But the truth is very harsh:
The market doesn’t care how much money you have left – it only punishes those who trade without discipline.
To go from 2000U to higher, you cannot rely on luck. There is only one way: rebuild from scratch with a system.
Stage 1: Stop the Bleeding, Make Money Later
When you are losing continuously, your mindset is no different from a gambler at the casino.
At that moment:
You just want to recoverYou are willing to enter trades recklesslyYou fear missing out more than losing
If you stay in this state, 2000U is just a number waiting to go to zero.
The first thing to do: stop.
I used to force myself:
Stop trading for 1 weekObserve the marketWrite a trading journal
With 2000U:
Use a maximum of 400U for trial tradingThe remaining 1600U is considered “lost,” and absolutely do not touch it
The goal at this stage is not to make money
The only goal: avoid blowing up the account
Stage 2: Build a Trading Framework – No Trading by Feel
90% of losers trade based on emotions:
Seeing a coin rise and jumping inListening to news and buyingFOMO and being manipulated
Later, I focused only on:
The 4H trendImportant price zones on the daily chart
Only enter trades when there are clear signals:
Break resistance and holdSupport bounce without breaking the old low
Every trade must have 3 things:
Entry priceStop loss (loss of 5% and cut without hesitation)Take profit (divide into multiple parts, take profit first)
After each trade, ask yourself:
Did I follow the plan?Did I adjust the stop loss midway?Did I enter out of impatience?
Remember:
Recording mistakes is more important than recording profits.
Stage 3: Use Profits to Trade Big – No Touching the Principal
When you start making profits, the most dangerous thing is… overconfidence.
I apply the strategy:
Keep the principal unchangedUse profits to increase position size
For example:
2000U grows to 5000UContinue trading with 3000UThe original 2000U is always preserved
A survival rule:
Win 3 consecutive trades → rest for 2 days
The market is never short of opportunities
But just one loss of control can wipe out all your profits for the month.
Stage 4: Turn Discipline into a Habit
After trading for a long time, it becomes like brushing your teeth and washing your face every day.
Before entering a trade:
Clearly define stop loss and take profitDon’t change the plan midway
Set monthly goals:
10% profit is enoughNo need to gamble for quick wealth
The trading system must go against human instincts:
Avoid greedAvoid panicAvoid following the crowd
Many people ask me:
“Hey, how high can this wave go?”
I only reply:
“If the scenario isn’t written, I don’t trade.”
The Truth to Accept
Starting over isn’t about guessing the super coin correctly, but about surviving long enough to tilt the odds in your favor.
I lost:
6 months to grow from 2000U to 20,000UOver a year to grow from 20,000U to 100,000U
There are no miracles.
Only discipline, patience, and a system.
Summary of the Path to Turn Things Around from 2000U
Stop the Bleeding Phase
Trade small positionsGoal: avoid blowing up the account
System Building Phase
Trade only on familiar signalsStop loss is mandatory
Profit Amplification Phase
Use profits to trade bigNo touching the principal
Trading Like a Machine Phase
More disciplined than emotionsRhythm is more important than the dream of quick wealth
If you are at the bottom, don’t look for the “holy grail.”
Ask yourself:
Can your trading plan withstand 3 consecutive losses?
If not, the problem isn’t the market — it’s your system. The market always offers opportunities. Only those disciplined enough to survive are rewarded.
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Only 2000U Left, Is There Still a Chance to Turn the Tables? The Real Path to Rise from the Bottom
Someone asked me: “If I only have 2000U, do I still have a chance to start over?” This question made me remember my own self from many years ago. At that time, I had an account worth over 300,000 USD, but because I traded like a gambler, constantly all-in, not cutting losses, and lacking discipline, I ended up completely wiped out. I understand that feeling: both regretful about the money, angry at myself, and still holding onto hope that “just one winning trade can recover everything.” But the truth is very harsh: The market doesn’t care how much money you have left – it only punishes those who trade without discipline. To go from 2000U to higher, you cannot rely on luck. There is only one way: rebuild from scratch with a system. Stage 1: Stop the Bleeding, Make Money Later When you are losing continuously, your mindset is no different from a gambler at the casino. At that moment: You just want to recoverYou are willing to enter trades recklesslyYou fear missing out more than losing If you stay in this state, 2000U is just a number waiting to go to zero. The first thing to do: stop. I used to force myself: Stop trading for 1 weekObserve the marketWrite a trading journal With 2000U: Use a maximum of 400U for trial tradingThe remaining 1600U is considered “lost,” and absolutely do not touch it The goal at this stage is not to make money The only goal: avoid blowing up the account Stage 2: Build a Trading Framework – No Trading by Feel 90% of losers trade based on emotions: Seeing a coin rise and jumping inListening to news and buyingFOMO and being manipulated Later, I focused only on: The 4H trendImportant price zones on the daily chart Only enter trades when there are clear signals: Break resistance and holdSupport bounce without breaking the old low Every trade must have 3 things: Entry priceStop loss (loss of 5% and cut without hesitation)Take profit (divide into multiple parts, take profit first) After each trade, ask yourself: Did I follow the plan?Did I adjust the stop loss midway?Did I enter out of impatience? Remember: Recording mistakes is more important than recording profits. Stage 3: Use Profits to Trade Big – No Touching the Principal When you start making profits, the most dangerous thing is… overconfidence. I apply the strategy: Keep the principal unchangedUse profits to increase position size For example: 2000U grows to 5000UContinue trading with 3000UThe original 2000U is always preserved A survival rule: Win 3 consecutive trades → rest for 2 days The market is never short of opportunities But just one loss of control can wipe out all your profits for the month. Stage 4: Turn Discipline into a Habit After trading for a long time, it becomes like brushing your teeth and washing your face every day. Before entering a trade: Clearly define stop loss and take profitDon’t change the plan midway Set monthly goals: 10% profit is enoughNo need to gamble for quick wealth The trading system must go against human instincts: Avoid greedAvoid panicAvoid following the crowd Many people ask me: “Hey, how high can this wave go?” I only reply: “If the scenario isn’t written, I don’t trade.” The Truth to Accept Starting over isn’t about guessing the super coin correctly, but about surviving long enough to tilt the odds in your favor. I lost: 6 months to grow from 2000U to 20,000UOver a year to grow from 20,000U to 100,000U There are no miracles. Only discipline, patience, and a system. Summary of the Path to Turn Things Around from 2000U Stop the Bleeding Phase Trade small positionsGoal: avoid blowing up the account System Building Phase Trade only on familiar signalsStop loss is mandatory Profit Amplification Phase Use profits to trade bigNo touching the principal Trading Like a Machine Phase More disciplined than emotionsRhythm is more important than the dream of quick wealth If you are at the bottom, don’t look for the “holy grail.” Ask yourself: Can your trading plan withstand 3 consecutive losses? If not, the problem isn’t the market — it’s your system. The market always offers opportunities. Only those disciplined enough to survive are rewarded.