The most common mistake new traders in the crypto world make is going all-in right after entering the market. In fact, this market may look like a casino, but those who survive understand—discipline is the key to survival.

I have a friend who started with 800U and, in two months, his account grew to 18,000U without ever risking a full position. Do you know how he did it? Not by picking the right coins, but by strictly following three hard rules.

**Rule 1: Divide your money into three pools**

Suppose you have 1000U. Don’t try to trade with all of it at once. Try this allocation—300U for short-term oscillations, quick in and out; another 300U waiting for obvious big moves, taking a profit and then exiting; and the remaining 400U as a safety net that stays untouched. Many people do the opposite—they go all-in from the start, get excited when prices rise, panic when they fall. Remember, as long as you’re in the game, there’s always a chance to turn things around.

**Rule 2: Follow the trend, don’t gamble on consolidation**

Most of the time, the market oscillates up and down. Daily trading is like paying platform fees. What do smart traders do? If they can’t see a clear direction, they wait. Once a trend starts, then they enter. Here’s a tip—once your profit reaches 15% of your principal, take half of it off the table, and let the rest run. The real winners spend most of their time waiting, not trading.

**Rule 3: Use stop-loss and rules to control yourself**

Before entering each trade, set a stop-loss, for example at 1.5%. When hit, exit decisively. After making a profit, don’t be greedy—when your gains exceed 3%, lock in half. The worst habit is losing money and then trying to add more to recover—absolutely don’t do that, as it can drag you into a deep hole.

In short, small capital’s turnaround doesn’t rely on dreams of overnight riches, but on not being greedy, not rushing, and strictly following rules. The market is there every day, opportunities are plentiful, but your capital is limited. Survive first, then you have the right to win.