I remember when I first got into crypto—I only had 2,000U in my pocket. I used to imagine that if I could multiply it dozens of times, I could turn my life around. But in the first week, I blew up three times and was left with just 800U in my account.

Only later did I understand: if you don’t even know how to survive, how can you expect to make money?

1. Use small amounts to practice; don’t bet your future. Split 800U into 4 portions and use only 200U each time. If you lose, you still have another chance—this helps prevent one loss from wiping you out. Test the waters with small positions. If you’re wrong, cut your losses right away; if you’re right, don’t get greedy—take a little profit and focus on building good trading habits.

2. Accept losses; don’t try to get revenge on the market. Losing money with a small account is normal. Never think your next trade has to win it all back. The more desperate you get, the more losses can pile up. Once you lose your rhythm, it’s hard to recover.

3. Consistency matters more than any single trade’s return. Growing 800U back to 2,000U doesn’t come from getting rich on one trade; it comes from building up gains one trade at a time. Only trade markets you understand. Don’t chase highs or hold onto losing positions—take profits while you can.

4. As your account grows, you should actually reduce your risk. When your account reaches a few thousand U, it’s easy to get carried away. The more money you have, the more you should spread out your positions. Use only a small portion on each trade, so a mistake won’t hurt you too badly.

5. In the end, it comes down to discipline. Cut losses without hesitation, don’t get greedy when taking profits, and have the patience not to open a position when there’s no opportunity. That’s what makes the difference.

Put simply, the principles are the same whether you have a small or large account: it’s not about betting on the market; it’s about training yourself to survive. Only by staying in the game long term do you have a chance to turn things around.

If you’re still feeling lost, you’re welcome to talk. I’m always here. As long as you want to improve, I’ll move forward with you.