The reason why small trades are most likely to go wrong is often not due to market analysis but due to losing control of your mindset.

I've seen too many people with only a few hundred dollars in their accounts, yet they always think about getting rich tenfold in one shot. What’s the result? It’s not that the market doesn’t offer opportunities, but that their own mindset collapses first—once their position is full, they become nervous, and any slight fluctuation in the K-line makes them want to cut losses. After messing around seven or eight times, their principal hasn't grown, but they've paid a hefty tuition fee.

In fact, if you want to turn a small amount into a large account, the key word is: stability. Even more stability.

Don’t chase after hot trends or gamble on uncertain news. Instead, focus on one point—whether a trend is emerging or not. That is the only signal that determines whether you should act.

Before a trend is properly established, my choice is to stay in cash and observe. It’s not that the market has no opportunities, but that patient people are inherently scarce. Once the structure stabilizes and volume supports it, then consider entering. Don’t obsess over buying at the lowest point or selling at the highest point—act when the price is reasonable, and if the position feels off, just withdraw. It’s that simple. Trading doesn’t need to involve emotions; just follow the rules.

Don’t greedily take all the profits. First, take some out of your account to see your real gains. Keep the remaining positions running and see how far they can go. When you can’t hold on anymore, exit according to your plan. Don’t expect miracles, and don’t fantasize about getting back to break-even.

Stop-loss is never a sign of failure; it’s just saying "I was wrong." A breakdown on the daily chart means your judgment was flawed. Staying in after that is truly losing money. Missing a wave of market movement isn’t painful, but holding on to a losing position often is the fatal blow.

This approach isn’t very exciting, and it won’t make you rich overnight. But if you’re truly working with a small account, surviving the first year already puts you ahead of most people. As you gradually accumulate and build your own judgment system, looking back at today’s anxiety will seem insignificant.

Opportunities in the market are always there. Those who truly survive long-term at this table, without exception, treat their principal as their life and protect it.