The crypto world is similar to the battlefield. For newcomers to survive, they must first learn to avoid the most deadly pitfalls.

When I first entered the market, I was very naive, thinking "bet big and turn a bicycle into a motorcycle," and within three months, I lost all my principal. Looking back now, I still feel a bit scared. If someone had told me back then how to survive on 1000U while waiting for opportunities, I might not have taken so many detours.

Later, I summarized these painful lessons into 8 rules, especially wanting to share them with newcomers who have no guidance. The core logic is clear: this 1000U is not a chip to turn things around, but the capital to pay tuition and gain experience.

**Rule 1: Divide your funds**

Split 1000U into eight parts, each 125U. I’ve seen too many beginners go all-in right away, only to be wiped out by a single fluctuation. This setup looks conservative, but it’s actually the minimum requirement to survive.

The specific approach is: lock 875U in a cold wallet, leaving only 125U in the trading account for operations. When you only have 12.5% of your total funds in your account, you naturally won’t be fooled by the illusion of "turning things around with one move." The crypto market is not short of opportunities; what’s missing is people who can survive until they seize those opportunities. There are big swings every month, but not every fluctuation requires your participation.

**Rule 2: The upper limit of leverage**

Leverage is like a magnifying glass; while it amplifies gains, it also amplifies risks. For beginners, 15x leverage is the critical point between psychological tolerance and actual risk.

Some will try to persuade you that 100x leverage is needed to make big money, but they never mention that high leverage is actually a fast track to liquidation. Looking at BTC, a 20% annual volatility is not surprising. If you use 100x leverage, it means you can’t withstand that. 15x is enough for you to enjoy the thrill of amplified gains without risking liquidation from a reasonable market fluctuation.