How to turn 500 bucks into 100,000? Not by betting everything on a single shot, nor by staring at the K-line and dreaming every day. Simply put, it’s about following a set of rules step by step.

Many people have asked me this question. Today, I’ll reveal the underlying logic, and just follow it.

**The most important thing in the startup phase is to survive**

Don’t be greedy with your first trade. Start by risking 200 to 300 bucks to test the waters, keeping your position around 50%. This isn’t about making big money, but about preventing a margin call and being kicked out right away. Even when losing money, set a red line for yourself: 20% of your total funds is the bottom line. Once you cross that, stop and reflect.

**Don’t trade in positions you’re not confident about**

If your eyes can’t see clearly, resist the urge to open a position. Similarly, trades without a favorable risk-reward ratio are garbage—delete them. Before entering each trade, ask yourself a few questions: Why now? What’s the basis? Make sure everything is clear.

Either trade at key support/resistance levels or follow a clear trend. Aim for a minimum risk-reward ratio of 2:1, and if possible, 3:1 for even better results.

**Stop-loss and take-profit are part of the discipline**

Never risk more than 5% to 7% of your account on a single trade. For a small account of 1000 bucks, lose no more than 50 to 70 bucks before stopping. Don’t change your mind at the last minute or self-hypnotize yourself with “Just hold on, I’ll break even”—those are lessons learned the hard way.

For take-profit, watch the market. Small fluctuations, enter and exit quickly, take 30 to 50 points profit and then exit. When facing a strong trend, be patient—aim for 80 to 150 points. For medium-term setups, a risk-reward ratio above 3:1 will help you sleep better.

**When your funds reach 3000 bucks, upgrade your strategy**

At this point, you can increase your single trade position to 800–1000 bucks, but risk control must be tighter—limit losses to 3% to 5% of your account, and keep drawdowns under 15%. It sounds contradictory, but the bigger the position, the more cautious you need to be.

Every time your account doubles, take out some cash. From 1000 to 3000 bucks, withdraw 500 bucks first. Even if your subsequent trades don’t go well, your principal is secured, and your mindset won’t collapse.

**The long-term logic is simple**

In the small account phase, prioritize survival first, profit second; as the account grows to a medium size, accelerate the pace; once the capital is large, focus on protecting existing profits. That’s the overall progression.

Stick to this method for 30 days, and your own account’s K-line chart will give you the answer. The method is laid out here, and the next opportunity is coming soon. Whether to follow or not depends on whether you dare to truly do it, and whether you can maintain discipline in the face of temptation. The market never waits, but it always favors traders with a set of rules and self-control.