What is the biggest taboo for small capital entry? It's putting all your chips in at once. That's not investing; that's truly gambling. I've been in the crypto market for many years and have seen too many people lose everything within days because they had no plan.



A fan once had only 1500 yuan, saying it was their last chance. I didn't tell her which coin to buy; instead, I shared the three bottom-line rules I've summarized over the years. Three months later, her account grew from 1500 to over 50,000, and she never got liquidated. This isn't luck; it's a method.

Want to survive until the next bull market? The key is to allocate your funds properly.

**Divide your money into three parts, each with its own task.**

The first part is "short-term assault," taking out 30% of the total principal. Focused on short-term fluctuations of mainstream coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The goal is simple—set a 3% to 5% profit target each time and exit decisively, never greedy. Small daily fluctuations happen every day; discipline, not luck, is the key.

The second part is "swing trader," also 30%. This money waits for medium-term trends of 3 to 5 days. Not trading every day, only acting when the market gives clear signals. When the price breaks above key support levels or technical indicators show a clear breakout, then it's worth participating.

What about the remaining 40%? That's your "lifeline." Either keep it in stablecoins to maintain liquidity or diversify into long-term favorites. This part doesn't involve frequent trading; it's there to have bullets available during extreme market volatility.

The most important point: never treat a few thousand yuan as a gamble to double your money. This money is tuition, the cost of honing your trading system and accumulating market sense. Real profits come from repetition and discipline, not from a single shot.
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ZenChainWalkervip
· 7h ago
Sounds good, but how many actually do it? Most people just go all-in and finish it. --- Is it true that 1500 has risen to 50,000? That’s so outrageous. --- I’ve tried 30% short-term trading, but I just can’t control my hands. As soon as I see a dip, I want to add more. --- That last sentence hit home. How many new investors have died chasing the dream of doubling their money? --- The emergency fund setup is quite realistic, but holding stablecoins feels pointless. --- Discipline is much harder than skill. Everyone agrees, but no one can follow through.
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MondayYoloFridayCryvip
· 01-13 06:13
1. 1500 bucks to 50,000? Damn, how low must that probability be? It feels like survivor bias. 2. Setting a 3%-5% target is too rigid; during good market conditions, you simply can't stop. 3. Saving 40% for emergencies is a good suggestion; at least it can avoid liquidation. 4. Honestly, beginners are most likely to trade frequently; being impulsive is a common problem. 5. Going from 1500 to 50,000 in three months, I feel like I've heard many similar stories... 6. The idea of division of labor is good, but execution is the real issue. 7. I agree with the term "tuition fee"; how many people treat their principal as gambling capital? 8. Discipline is easy to talk about but hard to do; market fluctuations often break it. 9. How to judge the key support level for that 30% of wave traders? Is technical analysis really that reliable? 10. Short-term 3% profit and out? Feels like the returns are pretty slow. 11. This methodology sounds stable, but the return rate really can't scare anyone. 12. Dividing money into three parts is basically diversification; it's a well-known principle. 13. The last sentence makes the most sense: you can't make money with a single shot. 14. Stablecoins maintaining liquidity is a good detail. 15. Small capital should be played like this; don't think about soaring to the sky.
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GrayscaleArbitrageurvip
· 01-13 00:35
Oh man, I've seen a lot of people who go all-in, and most of them don't end up well. --- 1500 yuan in three months rising to 50,000? I don't believe it, how stable does that have to be? --- Regarding emergency funds, you're right. I didn't keep any bullets before, got caught holding at a high level and got wiped out. --- A ratio of 30%+30%+40% sounds pretty impressive, but you really need discipline to pull it off. Most people can't do it. --- Relying on discipline, not luck. It's easy to say but really hard to do. I still want to go all-in. --- This theory really isn't a problem; the key is not having enough money to split into different parts. --- Short-term gains of 3% to 5% and then exit? I've already lost 3% to 5%, and I haven't even started yet. --- Frequent trading is just asking for trouble, I agree. But sometimes technical signals can be pretty unreliable.
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alpha_leakervip
· 01-13 00:24
1. Making over thirty times in three months with 1500 bucks, I've heard this story several times, but every time I see it, it still hits me. 2. That's right, small funds are only afraid of a big gamble, which is not called a dream but a gambler's mentality. 3. I agree with saving 40% of your emergency fund, but the reality is most people can't save that much at all. 4. Discipline is easy to talk about, but when the market really takes off, damn it, you can't control your hands. 5. Wait, isn't this just a variant of the Kelly formula? Same old trick. 6. I'm really impressed with the 30% short-term gains—every day 3% to 5%, then I sell. Do you think mainstream coins are so obedient? 7. I've tried this methodology, and I finally realized that execution is the biggest pitfall. 8. It's that same fan again—how can people still take the story seriously after hearing it so many times? 9. Mid-term trend signals? By the time the signals appear, they've already been eaten by the machines.
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MEVHunterWangvip
· 01-13 00:24
1500 to 50,000? I've heard this story too many times. The key is that most people simply can't execute it. 30% short-term, 30% swing trading, 40% emergency funds... It sounds easy, but when the crypto market gets crazy, who remembers the allocation? Discipline is something everyone talks about, but when real money is at stake, it's all forgotten. There are too many people who just go all-in, and that's probably where the market's retail investors come from. What exactly are these three lines of discipline? Seems like something is missing. Small funds should be stable; otherwise, you'll get liquidated in minutes. Exit after 3-5%? That's a bit too conservative, but it does help you survive longer.
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