Many people have heard extreme stories when they first enter the market—some new coin doubles overnight, contract orders make enough for a down payment. But after actually trading with real money, you realize a harsh reality: behind those shining victories, there are piles of liquidated positions and wreckage.

I started with 1000U and now manage an account worth 1 million U. Along the way, I’ve stepped on pitfalls and nearly wiped out my account. The experience accumulated over these years boils down to one thing—discipline and patience are always more valuable than luck.

**Step 1: How not to go all-in at once**

I still remember the heartbeat when I first deposited 1000U. That money felt heavy to me. My first decision was to split it into 5 parts, each 200U.

I’ve kept this habit to this day. Whether my account is 1000U or 100,000U, I do the same. The logic is simple: if I make four consecutive wrong judgments, I still have one last card to play.

**Three Unshakable Bottom Lines**

First, every trade must set a stop-loss, with a maximum loss of 10% of the account.

Second, don’t chase hot trends or panic sell during dips. If I don’t understand an opportunity, I’d rather miss it than gamble on it.

Third, trade no more than 3 times a day. Overtrading is like a gambler’s mentality—it’s easy to get into trouble.

The early stages of execution are indeed tough. Seeing others share their wins in the group while I can only watch many opportunities slip through my fingers. But this restraint later became the reason I could survive the longest.