Many traders find themselves in trouble not because of how much initial capital they have, but because of their operational logic.

Last month, a friend came to me for advice. His account was repeatedly wiped out, leaving only 3,600 USD. Reviewing his trading records was shocking—chasing rallies and selling dips, trading based on emotions, with no rhythm. His worst single-day loss exceeded 2,000 USD. His mindset at the time was very pragmatic: don’t aim for big profits, just get back to break-even.

But my advice to him was the opposite: that final 3,600 USD isn’t a tool for doubling your money; it’s for transforming your capital.

We approach this from three dimensions:

**First, learn patience and restraint**

Only trade when you understand the trend clearly, never chase after the hot spots. Stay out of the market when there are no clear signals; once the trend is confirmed, position yourself early. This seems simple, but in reality, it’s fighting the strongest impulse in human nature—FOMO.

**Second, position management is the lifeline**

Limit risk per trade to 700 USD. Sounds small? But this is the foundation for survival. Every trade must have a stop-loss. Quickly accepting losses is far better than holding on to a losing position until it blows up. From losing 2,000 USD the day before, to consistently earning 900-1,000 USD daily, relies on this discipline.

**Third, review and self-awareness**

Record the entry logic and emotional state for each trade. This process helps you see clearly: why did you place that order? Why did your judgment fail? Through review, your mindset stabilizes, and your understanding improves.

Following this framework, in one month, the account grew from 3,600 USD to 75,000 USD. It wasn’t due to a single big hit, but the result of steady execution, rhythm control, and rule adherence.

He initially doubted that this speed was too slow. But as his balance increased daily, he realized—those trades once based on luck are now just a joke.

If your account now only has a few thousand USD, or you’ve lost confidence, remember one thing: turning around is not impossible. The prerequisite is to completely abandon the gambler’s mentality and learn to survive. Market opportunities are everywhere; what’s scarce are those who can stay calm and truly execute. The next wave of the market is right in front of you—don’t miss it again due to lack of discipline.