My first investment in the circle was only 1500U, saved up over half a year's salary. When I placed the order, my hands were trembling, afraid that a single mistake would wipe out my capital. That’s when I realized: the less capital you have, the more you can't withstand a gambler's mentality.

I decided to give up the dream of getting rich overnight. Like a hunter patiently waiting, after four months, my account reached 19,000U, and two months later, it surged to 300,000U. The entire process didn't blow up the position. This wasn't luck falling from the sky, but step-by-step progress using 3 "Living Money Rules."

**First Trick: Put eggs in three baskets**

Divide 1500U into three parts, 500U each, with clear purposes that cannot be mixed.

The first 500U is for intraday short-term trading. Only trade the most liquid mainstream coins like BTC and ETH, and exit immediately when volatility reaches 2%-4%. No greed for uncertain gains; buy and sell daily to clear positions.

The second 500U is for swing trading. Wait for clear signals like MACD bullish cross before acting, holding positions from a few days to several weeks. This part aims for trend-based profits.

The third 500U just sits there. No matter how tempting the market, I can't see it, and no matter how sharp the decline, I won't be tempted. This is the final trump card—after losing on the first two parts, it allows me to stand up again.

**Second Trick: Only take confirmed opportunities, hide during sideways markets**

80% of the time in the crypto world is sideways consolidation. Frequent trading? That's paying IQ tax with transaction fees. I suffered this loss early on—fees ate up profits, and I got stuck. Later, I set strict rules.

When the market shows no clear direction, take a break. Ignore "bottom breakout" or "buying the dip" nonsense. When itchy, forcibly close all positions. Once the account has a floating profit of 12%, I take out half to lock in gains.

True 200x returns aren't achieved by frequent trading, but by going all-in at the right time and doing nothing at the wrong time.

**Third Trick: Use strict rules to lock down emotions**

Small capital is most easily crushed by emotions. So I set two ironclad rules for myself.

When a single loss hits 1.2%, I must clear all positions regardless of how good the coin looks. No hope for a rebound, no expectation of miracles. If the direction is wrong, admit defeat.

When profits reach 2.5%, immediately halve the position. Keep the remaining half with a moving stop-loss to let profits run. This ensures risk is controlled and I don't miss big opportunities.

What is the most deadly operation? Replenishing after a loss. Once the direction is wrong, adding positions only deepens the trap. Small capital can't withstand continuous declines. Stop-loss is the life-saving charm.

From 1500U to 300,000U, it may seem like a miracle, but it’s actually the accumulation of rules, patience, and disciplined execution. Having little money is not an excuse; chasing quick gains is the real killer. If you're also struggling in the small-cap swamp and want to steadily grow your profits, follow these three ironclad rules. Slowly accumulate, turning small money into big money bit by bit.