If you’re holding less than 1,000 USDT, don’t rush into opening a position—let me tell you a true story.

Last year, I mentored a newcomer who had only 900 USDT in his account. When he first started, his hands would shake every time he placed an order. What was he afraid of? He was scared that a single market swing would wipe out his entire principal. I told him bluntly, “This market isn’t about luck—you need a strategy.”

So what happened? A month later, his account had grown to 18,000 USDT, and in three months, it broke 50,000 USDT. The entire time, he never got liquidated once.

Some people think that’s just luck. It’s not. It’s about having rules ingrained in your bones.

**Rule #1: Split your principal—never go all-in**

Take that 900 USDT and split it into three parts:
- 300 USDT for intraday trades, focusing on major coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Act when there’s a 3%-5% fluctuation—don’t be greedy;
- 300 USDT for swing trades, wait for clear signals to enter, hold for three to five days—aim for stability;
- The last 300 USDT stays untouched. This is your “lifeline” money. No matter how extreme the market gets, don’t touch it.

I’ve seen too many people go all-in with a few thousand USDT. When it goes up, they get cocky; when it drops, they panic. Those who survive always leave themselves a way out.

**Rule #2: Follow the trend—don’t get stuck in choppy markets**

Most of the time, the market moves sideways. If you trade frequently during those times, you’re just paying fees to the platform.

Wait if there’s no signal; only act when there is one. Made 12%? Pocket half the profits—money isn’t yours until it’s in your hand.

Experts all follow this rhythm: when it’s not time to move, they wait like snipers; when they act, they make it count. When that student doubled his account, I could see him taking profits steadily, not chasing highs—I was really pleased.

**Rule #3: Rules above all—control your hands**

Never risk more than 2% of your principal on a single stop-loss. If it hits your stop, exit immediately—don’t hesitate;
If profit exceeds 4%, halve your position and let the rest run;
Never add to a losing position—when emotions take over, you’ll lose control.

You don’t have to predict the market correctly every time, but you must follow your rules every single time.

Making money, simply put, is about using a system to control your impulse to act recklessly.

One last thing: Having a small principal isn’t scary—what’s scary is always thinking you’ll “make it all back in one go.” Turning 900 USDT into 50,000 USDT isn’t luck from the sky; it’s about rules, patience, and strict self-discipline.

Remember these three rules—even with a small amount, you can grow steadily.