When I first got on board, I only had 1200U in my pocket. In the crypto market where the market capitalization easily reaches hundreds of billions, this amount of money is indeed inconspicuous. But three months later, my account has 50,000U lying there. This was not earned by luck, but by discipline.

Many beginners ask me why I can turn a small initial capital into 40 times. My answer often disappoints them - it's not because I picked some hundredfold coin, but because I controlled myself.

**Three-Pillar Funding Method: Leave Yourself an Escape Route**

The first step I took was to split the 1200U into three parts, each worth 400U. It sounds simple, but executing it can save your life.

The first part is for short-term trading. You can enter and exit a maximum of two times a day; otherwise, the fees will eat into your profits. The purpose of this portion of money is to practice and obtain liquidity gains.

The second part is specifically about trends. Not every market situation is worth participating in. I only move this money when I see a clear direction—chasing when the trend rises and avoiding when the trend starts to fall. Most likely, this portion of money moves in a relatively comfortable market.

The third part is the life-saving money. This is crucial. Even if the first two parts are all blown up, this 400U is still there. Its purpose is to ensure that you won't be completely knocked out of the game. In the crypto market, staying alive means having a chance. If you're dead, then it's really over.

The beauty of this division method is that you always know how much you can lose at worst. With this understanding, your actions won't be chaotic.

**Find your own dish, don't touch the others**

The crypto market creates the illusion of opportunities every day. Prices are fluctuating, and there are always people shouting "It's going up" or "It's going to crash." But in reality, there aren't that many market conditions that are truly suitable for oneself.

My principle is: only engage with trends that I can understand.

What market is the biggest waste of time? Consolidation. In the crypto market, during consolidation, nine out of ten trades result in losses. When prices fluctuate up and down, retail investors are most likely to get shaken out—because there will always be someone who can handle the pressure better than you. Instead of playing the consolidation game with the market makers, it's better to patiently wait for the larger trend.

What is a truly profitable market? A one-sided market. Whether it rises or falls, as long as the direction is clear, there is room for operation. Once the trend is established, all you need to do is to go with the trend and not mess around.

My trading cycle is not complicated. Sometimes I only trade three to five times a month, but each time I place a big bet. Because those three to five times are when I really understand the market trends. The rest of the time is spent waiting and observing—this part may seem boring, but it is actually the most valuable.

**The Art of Stop Loss**

This is the hardest and most important: learn to admit defeat.

No one can be right every time. But whether you can cut losses in time determines whether you survive or get liquidated. My experience is that when the price falls below your psychological level, you should exit immediately. Don't think "I'll wait for a rebound"—this kind of wishful thinking is the grave of retail investors.

If a transaction loses 5%, you should stop and reflect. If you lose on two consecutive trades, then you shouldn't touch it for this round. Wait until the market has completely changed before entering again.

Many people think this is too conservative. But conservative traders live the longest. In this crypto market, if you survive long enough, you will naturally make money.

**Last words**

From 1200U to 50,000, the numbers look explosive. But if you stretch the timeline, what I did every day for those three months was actually: control risk, find the right market trend, and cut losses in time. There was no black technology.

If you are also a small fund now, do not give up. The key is not how much your principal is, but whether you can take every transaction seriously while maintaining survival. The advantages of small funds are actually significant - a small boat turns well, and the psychological pressure is also less. As long as you don't act recklessly, time will reward your patience.