The stories in the crypto world are never in short supply, but those who can survive until the end to tell the story are always a minority. In the face of rules, no one can truly say "I'm not greedy"—unless you embed discipline into every detail of your trading.

Last year, I met a trader named A Zhe, who came to me with 1500 USDT secretly. His first words hit the pain point: "Is there a way to double my money quickly? I need cash urgently." I didn't hold back and immediately poured cold water: "This mindset? I advise you to withdraw your money now; at least you can leave with your head held high."

Four months later, his account grew from 1500 USDT to 45,000 USDT. It's not some get-rich-quick legend, just a small retail investor turning self-discipline into a trading habit.

**Funds should be divided into three parts to wait for the real opportunity**

My first deep conversation with A Zhe set the tone: this 1500 USDT is not gambling capital, but bullets for opening positions. If you want to keep playing, first equip your account with an "insurance fuse."

The underlying logic of small-capital account doubling is quite simple—use a low proportion to extend survival time. Smaller single-position sizes mean the cost of mistakes is manageable, and a single drawdown won't kill you. Only then can you survive to the next opportunity.

In the end, we split the 1500 USDT into three parts, each with its own task:

**The first 500 USDT is for short-term trading.** Focus on mainstream coins like BTC and ETH, targeting small fluctuations of about 3%. Take profits and withdraw, never greed for an extra percentage point. Don't underestimate 3%; compounded over time, the thrill isn't any less than riding a roller coaster.

**The second 500 USDT is for trend positioning.** Usually, just a bystander, but once the K-line stabilizes at a key level and trading volume suddenly surges, that's the real moment to act. The goal is clear—catch the trend at its start and profit from a move supported by volume.

**The third 500 USDT is for long-term holding.** Pick 2-3 coins with decent fundamentals, buy and forget about the charts, letting time and market cycles do the work. This money acts as a psychological insurance—no matter how fierce the short-term fluctuations, as long as the mid-term trend is profitable, you can withstand the pressure.

This strategy sounds simple, but implementing it is the real challenge. Those who can't stick to discipline ultimately become market fuel.