Crypto circles have never been a casino, but those without discipline won't go far.

Last year, I mentored a beginner who started with only 1,200 USDT in his account. At first, his hands trembled when placing orders, afraid that a slip would wipe everything out. The first thing I told him was: "Don’t treat this as a casino. What you’re playing here is strategy, and discipline is the key."

A month later, his account grew to 8,600 USDT. After three months, it directly broke through 42,000. Throughout the process, he never got liquidated. Someone said this was luck? I have to tell you, this is 100% a victory of discipline.

Today, I want to share three core insights on surviving and growing with small funds in the crypto world. These are all earned with real money.

**1. Fund Management: Every Dollar Must Be Used Wisely**

What are small funds most afraid of? A single mistake that leads to immediate exit.

I’ve seen too many people throw thousands of USDT into full positions—excited when it rises 3%, panicked when it drops 3%. This approach is a dead end.

The correct method is to split the funds. Divide 1,200 USDT into three parts, each 400.

The first part is for day trading, focusing only on Bitcoin and Ethereum, taking profits when volatility hits 3%-5%. The second part is for swing trading, waiting for clear signals before acting, usually holding for 3-5 days before closing. The third part is locked in as backup funds—no matter how wild the market gets, don’t touch it. This is your last safeguard for turning things around.

Why split so finely? The advantage of small funds is that a small boat can turn quickly; the downside is that a mistake leaves no second chance. The beauty of splitting is that it retains flexibility while greatly increasing fault tolerance.

**2. Psychological Building: Making Money and Mindset Are Equally Important**

No matter how strong your skills are, if your mindset collapses, it’s useless. The biggest pitfalls for small fund operations are greed and fear.

When the market is good, you want to put all your chips in; when it pulls back, you’re scared and want to sell everything. This psychological wavering ultimately results in buying high and selling low.

My simple approach—set rules for yourself and stick to them. For example, take profits when the daily trade hits the target, accept losses when stop-loss is triggered, and never change your mind. It might feel like a loss at first, but in the long run, this is the most stable rhythm.

**3. Learning and Review: Experience Is the Most Valuable Asset**

Every trade, whether profit or loss, should prompt three questions: Why did I enter? When should I exit? What are the gains or losses this time?

Keep a trading journal and review it every two weeks. You’ll discover your patterns—what conditions make you profitable, and what pitfalls to avoid. Once you find the规律, reinforce your strengths and mitigate your weaknesses.

Opportunities in the crypto space are plentiful, but few can endure loneliness and stick to discipline. To grow small funds into something bigger, the fastest way isn’t chasing hot trends but solidifying your fundamentals. Discipline, mindset, and review—master these, and your account growth will often surprise even yourself.