I've seen too many traders with sufficient capital but losing everything in a mess, while a little buddy turned $2,400 into $97,000 in two months, and now his account exceeds $170,000, all without a single liquidation. Some say it's luck, but being favored by luck for two consecutive months? Actually, behind this are just three simple logic sets—also the core mindset I’ve developed from accumulating over $7,000 to now.

**First Layer: Position Segmentation is the Cost of Staying Alive**

The term "full position" should be removed from the trading dictionary. Divide $2,400 into three parts: $700 for intraday trading, at most one trade per day, take profits and then exit; $700 for swing trading, can stay dormant for ten days or even half a month, and once you act, aim for big profits; $600 frozen and untouched, this is the trump card for turning things around. Many start with all-in, but instead of being harvested by the market, they block their own exit routes. Staying alive is the prerequisite for making money.

**Second Layer: Wait for the Trend, Refuse Frequent Tinkering**

80% of the crypto market time is sideways, and frequent trading is just giving liquidity providers your money. The smartest move during sideways periods is to stay put; only act when the trend is clear. There’s also a strict rule to follow: if the account profit exceeds 20% of the principal, withdraw 30% immediately. Profitable traders are not always harvesting daily, but they don’t act unless necessary. Once they act, they ride the entire trend.

**Third Layer: Mechanical Execution, Emotions Are Poison**

This is where retail traders are most likely to crash. Set strict rules: cut losses at 2%, reduce positions when profits reach 4%, and never add to a losing position. Write discipline in black and white beforehand. When the market moves, operate mechanically according to the rules; don’t fight the market with emotions. True profit-making state is letting the funds flow naturally—you only need to stick to that set of rules.

Having less capital is not the problem; fearing overnight riches is. From $2,400 to $170,000, it’s never about some magical operation, but about risk control and letting profits run freely. Position segmentation, trend watching, controlling rhythm—every detail is a matter of life and death.