$ETH Friends with less than $1,000 in principal, let me share a few words with you, Sister Xi.

The crypto world is not a casino; it’s a place where strategy matters. When you have less money, you need to be more cautious—like hunting, patience is key. Last year, I started with a beginner who only had $600 in his account. At first, he was nervous even placing orders, afraid he’d lose it all with one trade.

I told him, “Follow the rules, and you’ll be able to grow gradually.”

A month later, his account grew to $6,000;
Three months later, it shot up to $20,000—all without ever getting liquidated.

Someone asked if it was luck? Not at all. It’s all about strictly following discipline.

These three “life-saving and profit-making” rules helped him go from $600 to where he is now:

**1. Divide your money into three parts, keep a backup plan.**
Split your principal into three portions:
- $200 for day trading, focusing on Bitcoin and Ethereum, taking profits on 3-5% moves.
- $200 for swing trading, waiting for clear opportunities, holding for 3-5 days to aim for stability.
- The remaining $200 stays untouched, even in extreme market conditions—this is your capital for turning things around.

Have you seen those who go all-in with thousands of dollars? When prices rise, they get cocky; when they fall, they panic. They can’t last long like that. True winners know to keep some funds aside.

**2. Follow the trend, don’t waste time in sideways markets.**
Most of the time, the market is just consolidating. Frequent trading only costs fees.
Be patient without clear signals; wait. When a good signal appears, act decisively.
Take out half of your profits once you reach 12%. Having cash in hand makes you feel secure.

The rhythm of a pro is: wait patiently when nothing’s happening, but when it’s time to move, make sure you gain. When his account doubles, I see him calmly taking profits—no rush, no chasing highs.

**3. Rules come first—control yourself.**
Set a stop-loss at no more than 2% of your principal per trade. Exit decisively when you hit that point.
If you gain over 4%, reduce your position by half—let the profits run.
Never add to a losing position; don’t let emotions drive your decisions.

You don’t need to be right every time, but you must always follow your rules.
Making money is about a method that keeps your hands from acting on impulse.

Remember, having less capital isn’t scary; what’s scary is always trying to “win it all back in one shot.” Turning $600 into $20,000 isn’t luck—it’s rules, patience, and discipline.

One person alone can’t do it all. It’s better to follow the main trend and see if you can keep up with the team’s direction. The key is whether you can stay in sync.