Friends with less than 3000U in funds, don't let account numbers dictate your mindset. I've seen too many people become impatient and overly aggressive because of small principal, only to end up getting liquidated.

What is the truth? Small capital has never been a barrier to trading; lack of rules and reckless operations are the biggest killers.

I previously guided a beginner who started with 1200U, rooted for 5 months, and steadily grew the account to 19,000U. Now he's aiming for the 30,000U mark, and throughout the process, there was zero liquidation. He doesn't have any special talent; he just thoroughly understood the 3 ironclad rules I emphasized repeatedly.

**First Layer: Position Management System**

Not all money needs to serve one purpose. Taking 1200U as an example, divide it like this: 400U dedicated to intraday small swings, only trading BTC and ETH, taking profits of 3-5% and then exiting; 400U for catching big trends, patiently waiting for opportunities that can double; 400U as a base position, which must not be touched, keeping reserves for the future.

This isn't just about diversification theory; it's a mental barrier. Each position has its own lifecycle and goal, without interfering with each other.

**Second Layer: Opportunity Selection**

Don't chase every market. Those fragmented trades without clear trends are the easiest to drain your willpower—making 5 bucks but losing 10 bucks, and eventually your mindset collapses. True profit comes from being sharp and quick when capturing big opportunities—taking half profits when up 15%, locking in gains. Cash is always more reliable than numbers on the screen.

**Third Layer: Discipline Enforcement**

Stop-loss at 1.5%. Once this level is breached, you must cut, with no exceptions. When profits reach 3%, proactively reduce your position, giving up potential big gains to lock in existing profits. What's the most fatal mistake? Emotional over-leverage—always thinking of making it all back in one shot.

The most common mistake with small capital is impatience. Seeing opportunities and going all-in, or trying to recover losses quickly, often leads to deep entrapment. The secret to turning 1200U into 30,000U is simple: no greed, no gambling, stick to the rules.

Adopt a dollar-cost averaging mindset for planning, execute steadily, and through the entire bull and bear cycle, your trading journey will be longer and more stable than others.