In a Turbulent Market, Is There Still a Chance for Small Capital?

Recently, I have been receiving anxious questions: “The market is so chaotic right now, can I still participate with small capital?” Every time I hear this question, I see my own image 8 years ago – holding 1,400U tightly, entering trades with a pounding heart, only risking a small part of my capital each time, afraid that one wrong move would wipe me out. Back then, I was just like the majority: 👉 All-in 👉 Riding the hot trend 👉 Believing in quick turnarounds And the result is predictable: accounts kept getting “washed,” psychological breakdowns, and at times, questioning whether I truly belonged in this market. But no one expected that, starting cautiously with 1,400U, I gradually stabilized my account to 28,000U – a 20-fold increase, not by luck, nor by “magical secrets.” Trading Doesn’t Require Talent – Just Discipline After many trials, I finally understood a very simple but harsh truth: Making money in trading is not about intelligence or genius, but about controlling pace and managing positions. As long as you survive, you have a chance. As long as you preserve your capital, you preserve your future. Step One: Understand the Logic of “Scaling Positions Step by Step” The biggest mistake beginners make is thinking that to get rich, they must trade big. In reality, the opposite is true: to go far, you must go slow. I call my method “scaling positions step by step”: Never all-in Only use 25% of capital for the first trade Set take profit and stop loss for each trade in advance Take profit around 7–8%, then close, and use the profit for the next trade Keep the original capital intact, like a “fortress of life” In other words: 👉 Use profits to generate more profits 👉 Don’t gamble your life While others dream of overnight riches, I focus on one thing: Every trade must be slightly better than the previous one. Over time, profits start to “roll” in, and positions naturally grow larger. That feeling is like compound interest – slow but extremely reliable, and once you get used to it, you won’t be interested in shock pumps anymore. Step Two: Cut Losses Quickly When Wrong – Dare to Follow When Right The market always involves risk, but the trend always favors you. When my account is at 1,400U, I trade like a sniper: No clear target → don’t trade No trend → stay out Trend confirmed → follow with small steps The biggest difference between me and the majority is: I cut losses faster than anyone else. I never hold onto hopes like: “Maybe it will rebound” “Wait a little longer” “Lost, but hold on to break even” Because I dare to admit I’m wrong, I still have capital to wait for the right opportunity. Many people lose not because they can’t analyze, but because they refuse to accept small losses. And I win because I understand: 👉 Small losses are a necessary cost to survive. Small Capital Isn’t Scary – Losing Discipline Is If you’re holding a few hundred or a few thousand U, don’t be self-deprecating. The market doesn’t discriminate between rich and poor; it only punishes those who are impatient and greedy. Remember: Don’t trade many positions Don’t aim to win quickly Just survive long enough As long as you stay in the market, opportunities will eventually come. Crypto is not a casino; it’s a wear-down battle. The ultimate winner is not the most reckless, but the most patient. If you understand this, whether you start with 1,400U or less, you still have a real chance to reach the end of the journey.