Discipline is the only weapon for survival in the crypto world.

People often ask me similar questions: I only have a few thousand yuan in my account, is there still a chance to turn things around? I never hide it: yes, there is, but not through some get-rich-quick myth, rather through a set of rules you might find boring but are essential to follow.

Initially, I only had 7,000 RMB in my account. I didn’t think too much, just converted it all into 1,000 USDT and jumped into this market. But I was very clear about my own capabilities—this amount of money can’t withstand much turbulence, so I immediately set a "survival rule" for myself.

**The initial $200 testing phase**

I started with only $200, choosing the most active coins of the day. I set a strict rule: take profits when doubled, cut losses at $50, and no room for luck in between.

The most challenging part of this phase wasn’t the trading itself, but the mindset. After a few winning streaks, the principal gradually grew. But the hardest moments were like this: whenever the account reached over $1,000, I would force myself to take a break, stopping all operations for an entire day. Why? Because watching the market continue to fluctuate, the thought of "I could still make more" is the easiest way to get carried away.

**"Three-part fund division"—making each dollar have a clear role**

Once my capital grew a bit larger, I started managing my positions with a three-part approach. The first part is for short-term sniping—enter quickly, exit quickly, no dragging or hesitation. The second part is for dollar-cost averaging, following the big trend without paying attention to short-term fluctuations. The last part stays in the account, only to be used when the market explodes.

Before each trade, I would note the take-profit and stop-loss prices in my phone memo. Those who trade blindly without a plan? The result is being led by emotions, ultimately losing everything. The market is like a mirror—it amplifies every wrong judgment of yours tenfold and reflects it back.