Someone asked me how small funds can turn around in the crypto world. To be honest, there are no fancy tricks; everything boils down to two words: follow the rules.



Last year, I guided a beginner using this methodology, and with just 1500U, they managed to reach 45,000U. Throughout the process, they never used high leverage or gambled on emotions. It was so steady that it was almost sleep-inducing.

But this "boring" approach is precisely the secret to making money.

**How to Allocate Funds**

1500U isn't a single shot; split it into three accounts. One account trades short-term, taking quick profits and then withdrawing; another focuses on trend trading, only acting when the market clearly breaks out, and staying in cash otherwise; the last account is an emergency fund, never touching it no matter how tempting the market looks.

This isn't conservatism; it's buying insurance for the principal. Never let a single mistake wipe out your account.

**When to Make Moves**

During sideways markets, just turn off the software. 80% of market fluctuations don't generate profit; reckless trading is just giving away money. The real gains come after a breakout, during the main upward wave.

Take profits in stages, first ensure you're still alive, then let the remaining profits follow the trend to gamble.

**Discipline is More Valuable Than Anything**

Cut losses at the preset point—no stories, no excuses. When making money, reduce positions first, don't add. Never add to losing trades; the deeper the loss, the more you should cut. That's the principle.

In recent months, he spends most of his time not placing orders but waiting.

While others chase highs and sell lows, he's resting. While others stubbornly hold onto losses, he's already cut and exited. Turning small funds around is never about explosive power but about this kind of unwavering "stupidity."

Stick to the rules, and money will flow in naturally; fail to do so, and even a large account can go to zero. The difference lies in those seemingly clumsy rules—how long can you stick to them?
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GhostInTheChainvip
· 23h ago
To be honest, I've heard this stuff so many times that I'm tired of it. The key is whether you can really stick with it; most people give up within a week.
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LuckyHashValuevip
· 01-06 06:24
Basically, it's just about not wasting time. Sticking to discipline is more effective than any technical analysis.
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SleepyArbCatvip
· 01-05 23:56
That's right... The guy who turned 1500 into 45,000 is probably just someone with too much free time to close software. I usually also force myself not to operate randomly before my nap, or else the gas fees will be wasted. Really, waiting for this kind of thing is more profitable than any high-leverage arbitrage... Can't say more, I'm sleepy.
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OnchainDetectiveBingvip
· 01-03 12:19
It all sounds right, but very few people can truly endure those "boring" moments. It sounds simple, but it's too difficult to actually do.
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EyeOfTheTokenStormvip
· 01-03 07:50
Everything is correct, but persistence is the hardest step. It's easy to say, but when the market is volatile, how many people can hold on? 1500U to 45,000, the data looks great, but behind it are countless boring days of closing software. I think the most important point is this: holding a vacant position is also a form of operation. While others chase gains and sell off in panic, we wait for a breakout. How big can that difference be? Just wait.
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GateUser-44a00d6cvip
· 01-03 07:50
That's so true, you just need to have a bit of a "silly" streak.
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SorryRugPulledvip
· 01-03 07:48
Really, from 1500 to 45,000. The number sounds impressive, but the core principle is not to be greedy. What I fear most are those who watch the market every day and try to make a profit from every 0.5% fluctuation... In the end, they can't even recover the transaction fees.
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FrontRunFightervip
· 01-03 07:34
ngl this whole "just follow the rules" narrative conveniently ignores the dark forest everyone's actually playing in... most retail accounts get frontrun into oblivion before they even realize the game's rigged.
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RamenStackervip
· 01-03 07:33
There's nothing wrong with that; it's precisely this "boredom" that allows you to live longer. I used to make reckless trades and lose a lot, but later I realized that the people who are truly making money are all sleeping.
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ProofOfNothingvip
· 01-03 07:23
It's quite heartfelt, but the hardest part is the word "wait." Not many can truly wait it out.
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