Many people ask me why I always manage to survive in a bear market. To be honest, it's not luck, but discipline rooted deep in my bones.

I once mentored a beginner who started with 500U, and within three months, their account grew to 28,000U without a single liquidation. This is not luck; it’s because every step was carefully thought out.

I want to share some realistic advice with traders whose capital does not exceed 800U: in this market, chasing after trades recklessly is less important than learning to stay alive. The biggest weapon for small capital is not the dream of getting rich overnight, but the ability to adapt quickly and act swiftly. Unfortunately, most people treat this flexibility as a casino chip, and end up losing everything in one go.

I’ve summarized three rules that might help you make money better than just following the trend every day.

**Rule 1: Divide your funds and keep a lifeline**

When you have 800U, don’t dream of going all-in. My suggestion is to split it into three parts, each with its own purpose.

30%-40% should be used for intraday short-term trading. Only trade main coins like BTC and ETH, and exit immediately with just 3%-5% volatility. Limit yourself to 1-2 trades per day. The seemingly small gains, when accumulated consistently, demonstrate the power of compound interest.

Another 30%-40% is reserved for swing trading. Wait until the 4-hour K-line breaks out of a range with increased volume before entering. Hold for 3-5 days and then exit, aiming for a 15%-20% profit. Such opportunities don’t need to be frequent; catching two per month is enough.

The remaining 20%-30% is emergency reserve funds. This portion must never be touched. It’s like your last line of defense during market turbulence and the bottom line for maintaining your mental stability.

**Rule 2: Only trade markets you understand**

The market is constantly creating opportunities, but not all opportunities are suitable for you. The biggest mistake beginners make is wanting to participate in everything, ending up missing out on most and suffering the worst losses. My simple advice: only trade coins and patterns you understand. Avoid projects you don’t understand, no matter how popular they are. Don’t chase trends that seem too tempting if you don’t understand the movement.

Better to miss ten opportunities than to be wiped out by one unexpected event.