Many people in the crypto world have asked a question—why do some people succeed with small capital, while others lose even with more money? The answer is actually very simple: it’s not luck, nor is it some advanced technical indicator, but four words: discipline in execution.

A fan once approached me when he only had $2,800 left, desperate to make a big move. I didn’t teach him anything complicated; I only gave him three seemingly "counterintuitive" rules. Over a month later, his account surpassed $68,000. It’s not luck; he truly followed the rules to the extreme.

**Rule 1: Don’t go all-in at once.**

This is the easiest to overlook. Beginners see the market moving and rush in with full positions; when there’s no signal, they push all in, only to get liquidated when the signal reverses. What’s the real strategy? Before confirmation, take small positions to test; wait for a clear trend to emerge before gradually adding. Small capital inherently has weak risk resistance, and "small steps to test" is the starting point for a snowball effect. Betting everything every time will eventually be a gamble with fate.

**Rule 2: Never add to losing positions.**

He found this hardest to understand. "If it drops, add more to average down," many think that way. But in reality, adding to losing trades only digs the hole deeper. Jesse Livermore was right—never add to a losing position. Conversely, let profitable trades continue to earn; treat profits as a "safety cushion," and keep your principal secure. Only then can the account grow steadily. Mindset is fixed at this moment.

**Rule 3: Follow the trend, don’t fight it.**

Go with where the market is headed, don’t bet on reversals. Many say the market is too difficult, but the real challenge isn’t the market itself—it’s controlling the urge to "bottom fish" or "top pick." Top traders understand one thing—the strength of the trend is always more important than the entry price. Follow the big trend to ride the wave; fighting against it will only wear you out in the end.

Putting these three rules together, the core is one word: discipline. When others are driven by emotion, he "resists" the impulse; before opportunity arrives, he "waits" for the right moment. Executing the simplest principles to the extreme is how he turned things around.

Many people think the secret to making money is mysterious, but it’s really just this simple.