The stories in the crypto world are often quite magical, but those who truly survive and make money never rely on luck—they rely on discipline.

Three months ago, on a certain night, I tremblingly placed my first buy order, with only 600 USDT in my account. Looking back now at the 20,000 USDT balance in my account, I still vividly remember the nervousness of that moment. I’m not a trading master; I’m just an ordinary person who has been through the market’s ups and downs. The three rules I want to share today are exactly what helped me go from that initial capital to where I am now.

**Don’t Always Think About Getting Rich Overnight**

When I first entered the market, I was really greedy, always wanting to catch every wave for quick doubling. As a result, in less than a week, I lost over 100 USDT. The lesson from that loss wasn’t too big, but it was enough to hurt. After that, I made a decision: divide my funds into three parts to operate.

The first part, 200 USDT, is dedicated to day trading, focusing on Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two most liquid assets. I set strict rules for myself—if I make more than 5% profit, I must take some off the table, never be greedy. The phrase often heard in the circle, “day trading to earn a living,” now makes perfect sense to me.

The second part, also 200 USDT, is used for swing trading. Usually holding positions for 3 to 5 days. Without a clear signal, I patiently wait and do not enter the market. This part actually tests my mindset—sometimes the market looks tempting, but I have to hold back and wait for high-probability opportunities.

**Never Touch the Last 200 USDT**

The third part of my money is very crucial; I define it as “life-saving money.” No matter how tempting the market is or how many times the returns are multiplied, I never use this part. Sounds a bit conservative? But there’s a huge benefit—when the market hits extreme conditions, my mindset remains stable. Many people end up losing all their money not because of poor skills, but because they bet everything at once. When a black swan event hits, their mentality collapses. Because I have this insurance part, I can stay calm when others panic.

Small capital is nothing to fear; what’s scary is having no discipline.