Many people initially ask the same question—"I have such a small principal, is there really a chance in the crypto world?" Actually, this question is asked the wrong way. What determines how far you can go is never how much money you start with, but whether you understand how to play the game.

I have a friend who came to me last year with 1500U. At that time, he was really unsure. But after four months, his account broke through to 19,000U, and by six months, it stabilized around 35,000U. Throughout the process, he never experienced a liquidation. That’s truly worth talking about—not because of luck, but because he followed a strict plan.

The secret here actually boils down to three points. They may sound simple when explained, but few people can truly execute them.

**The first key is capital allocation**

Don’t treat your principal as a single block. I split this 1500U into three different functions. The first 500U is used for intraday trading, with a very clear goal—mainly focusing on BTC and ETH, and exiting quickly when seeing 2%-4% fluctuations, without greed. The second 500U is for swing trading, not trading every day, but waiting for clear opportunities to appear, usually holding positions for 2 to 4 days. The last 500U is an emergency fund, never to be touched, even in extreme market conditions—this is your trump card.

Have you seen those who go all-in and gamble everything—getting euphoric when prices rise, panicking when they fall, ending up either forced to buy the dip or out of the game entirely? Truly long-lasting traders understand one principle: always keep a reserve outside the market. In the crypto world, staying in the game is more important than chasing any single profit.

**The second key is trading rhythm**

Most of the time, the market is just moving aimlessly up and down. Frequent trading is basically paying transaction fees to the exchange. When you can’t see the direction clearly, the smartest move is to sit tight. My friend was that kind of person who couldn’t sit still at first, but gradually learned to wait. When a real opportunity appears and the trend becomes clearer, enter the market. Take half of your profit when reaching 12%, and lock it in.

Experienced traders in the crypto space operate this way—most of the time they stay on the sidelines, and once they see a clear signal, they act quickly and take profits. Those who chase quick gains will never develop this kind of patience.

From another perspective, this methodology means: don’t chew on fish bones, only eat the fish meat. The core market fluctuations are limited; why waste time and fees on noise?