Turning an account from a few thousand dollars to six figures—sounds like a dream? A friend achieved this in just over a month—turning a $2,800 account into $68,000. His secret isn't complicated; just three trading rules.

These three seemingly simple yet "counterintuitive" principles are the core of his account turnaround:

**Rule 1: Trade lightly to test the waters, add positions only after trend confirmation**

Before market signals are clear, use small amounts to probe the direction. Only when the trend truly emerges should you gradually increase your position size. The root cause of most account blow-ups is this—going all-in without signals, ultimately creating a self-made trap.

**Rule 2: Never add to losing positions, only increase on winning trades**

This is often overlooked by beginners. Many see a loss and want to add to their position to average down, but this only deepens the pit. The correct approach is to let profitable positions run, manage your capital prudently, and only then can your account truly grow.

**Rule 3: Follow the trend, avoid fighting against the market**

Go where the market is headed; don’t gamble against it. Many traders think the market is difficult, but the real challenge is controlling your desires and impulses.

The keys to turning around are only two: discipline. While others chase prices in fear, he chooses to "be patient"; before opportunities arrive, he practices "waiting."

There are no shortcuts in trading—only methods and execution. These experiences may be worth your reference.