Last year, a friend's account had only $500 left. Every time he placed an order, his hands trembled, and he kept repeating in his mind "quickly double." I told him bluntly, "Learn not to get liquidated first, then talk about making money." Three months later, he told me his account had grown to $18,000, with zero liquidations and zero margin calls during that period. It’s not luck that hit him; it’s simply about executing discipline properly.

After years of messing around in the crypto world, I’ve seen too many people rush in with hard-earned money, only to leave in disgrace because they don’t understand the rules. To those whose accounts are left with only a few hundred dollars, I want to be honest: this place is not a casino; it’s more like a jungle—survival is already a win.

**The less money you have, the more you need to manage it well**

The biggest mistake small fund traders make is thinking they should go all-in because they have little money. Actually, it’s the opposite. When your capital is small, you need to be even more careful and calculated.

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

**First part: 30% for short-term trading.** Focus only on mainstream coins like BTC and ETH. If the volatility exceeds 3%, get out. Don’t fight the market.

**Second part: 30% for swing trading.** Wait until clear signals like volume breakout on the daily chart appear before making a move, and hold for at most 5 days.

**Third part: 40% for holding and defending.** No matter how tempting the market looks, don’t touch it. This is your seed for a comeback.

I’ve seen too many people go all-in in one shot and end up completely out. Those who survive and keep playing are all rational gamblers who believe in "never full position."

**Follow the trend only, don’t fight the volatility**

70% of the market time is spent in consolidation. Frequent trading is just paying protection fees to the exchange.