$900 invested in the crypto space, growing to $80,000 in four months.

This sounds incredible, but it’s not that mysterious. I’ve seen people do it this way, and the key is to have the right method and execute ruthlessly.

My friend did exactly that last year. Started with $900, never touched derivatives, never gambled on double-up coins, just followed a steady rhythm and worked diligently. In the end, he really made it to $80,000.

His approach was very straightforward, with three main tricks:

**First Trick: Divide your position into three parts to keep your options open.**

Split $900 into three parts, $300 each. The first $300 is for intraday short-term trades; take a profit of 3% and then exit quickly—no greed. The second $300 is for riding the trend; if there’s no clear signal or at least no more than 15% movement, don’t touch it. The last $300 is the bottom line—don’t touch this money at all.

This isn’t being timid; it’s smart. Going all-in and rushing blindly is the way to lose everything, because it cuts off your escape routes.

**Second Trick: Only chase the main upward wave, stay idle during sideways markets.**

Most of the market time is just grinding sideways. Doing random trades then is just throwing money away. Wait until a real breakout and the trend is clear before entering. Once in, take profits at 25%, withdraw some to secure gains, and let the rest follow the trend, positioning yourself early in a safe spot.

**Third Trick: Discipline is ingrained in your mind; stick to three bottom lines.**

If a single loss exceeds 2% of your principal, cut immediately—no hesitation. When profits reach 5%, take half off the table, and set a stop-loss to protect the remaining position. Never add to a losing trade, no matter how painful—it’s often the last step before a margin call.

In these four months, what he did most wasn’t chasing rallies but waiting. While others kept cutting losses in oscillations, he was quietly accumulating. When others doubled down after losses, he had already exited.

Turning a small capital around isn’t about who’s the bravest, but who’s the most stable. Diversify to protect your base, follow the trend, and stick to disciplined profit rules—if you implement these well, you’re already halfway to success.

If you’re losing sleep over a few hundred dollars’ fluctuation, panicking at the market entry, then the problem isn’t the market, it’s your method.

$900 can turn into $80,000, but $80,000 can also be wiped out overnight. The difference lies in whether you can truly stick to those seemingly simple rules.