Small Capital Under 2,000U: Don't Rush, Just Survive First

If your total capital is below 2,000U, the most important thing is not to bet big, but to bet long-term. I have witnessed too many tragedies: small capital but going all-in, chasing peaks – constantly buying the dip, following short-term waves, and ultimately losing everything in just a few days. Last year, I guided a newcomer. Starting with only 1,800U, after a year, his account grew to over 80,000U. The key is: no account burnouts, no staying up all night, no reckless risks. That achievement came from strictly following 3 principles derived from real trading. Principle 1: Divide Capital into 3 Parts, Always Have an Exit Strategy 1,800U split into 3 parts, each 600U, with clear purposes:

1. “Pocket money” capital – Practice and create trading rhythm Trade only top coins with high liquidity. Aim for 3%–5% daily profit, take profits, don’t gamble, don’t hold long. This mainly trains discipline and market feel, absolutely no “love” for any position.
2. Swing trading capital – Main profit-making Enter trades only when the H4 timeframe gives clear signals. Hold for 3–5 days, ignoring short-term noise during that period. Don’t break your plan because of a few red candles.
3. Emergency fund – Do not touch under any circumstances This is completely separated, not used to recover losses or “bet more.” It exists to give you a sense of security, which stabilizes your trading psychology significantly. With an exit route, you dare to go the long distance. Principle 2: Trade Only When There Is a Trend, Don’t Waste Effort in Sideways Markets About 80% of the time, the market is sideways. Trading during this period mostly just enriches the exchange through fees. Focus only on 2 factors: Market trend Trading volume Enter trades only when the trend is clear and volume increases. If these two factors are not present, it’s smarter to stay out and observe. When profits reach over 12%, immediately take half to ensure safety. Unrealized gains are just numbers on the screen; withdrawing the money is real profit. Principle 3: The Bigger Rule Than Emotions, Discipline Decides and Replaces You Every trade must have a stop-loss, with a maximum risk of only 2% of total capital. Hit the stop, cut immediately, no hesitation, no hope. When a trade gains over 4%, reduce half of the position, and set a trailing stop on the remaining to let profits run. Never average down when in loss. 99% of emotional decisions lead to mistakes. You don’t need to predict the market perfectly all the time. Just follow the rules consistently. Conclusion Small capital is not scary. What’s scary is always wanting to “turn the tables once and for all.” This market doesn’t reward the most reckless, but rewards those who survive the longest. If you can preserve your capital and maintain discipline, opportunities will come to you naturally.