I only have 5,000 yuan, can I still survive in the crypto world? Honestly, yes, but it depends on how you play. I've always believed that the biggest enemy of small funds isn't the market trend, but your mindset—treating it as gambling is a dead end, only learning as tuition can keep you alive.

My own approach isn't complicated. Divide 5,000 yuan into 7 parts, each 100 USD, always take one part at a time, no greed, no all-in. Why this setup? I’ve calculated—

The maximum loss per trade is 20%, which is 20 USD. Even if you get the direction wrong, it won't hurt your fundamentals. But normal market oscillations of 20%-30% can easily earn 30-50 USD. If you get the rhythm right and add positions in trend, a profit of three or four hundred USD is not a dream. Using 3x leverage for the base position can amplify gains without risking liquidation on a single mistake.

Here's a key detail: after each closing, you must first put the 100 USD principal back into your pocket; the remaining profit is your ammunition for the next trade. In other words, using market-earned money to gamble on the next trade changes your mindset instantly. You won't fear pullbacks, won't rush to chase dips, and your execution naturally improves.

Choosing coins isn't that mysterious either. I focus on two things—hot topics and technical signals. Hot coins (like SOL ecosystem, new public chains) provide volatility, while technical signals (bottom divergence, support levels) can improve your win rate. Walking on two legs, slowly you can grow your capital.

To be honest, the secret to turning small funds around isn't about who has bigger guts, but about who can last long enough. Those who truly make money are those who can resist using high leverage and avoid chasing highs and selling lows. If you can do this, that 5,000 yuan becomes your starting point to survive the next bull and bear cycle.

Market opportunities are always there, but with this amount of capital, you only have one life.