I have helped many people get started with trading enlightenment. Over the years, I’ve developed some insights, and the core idea is actually one principle—**low leverage, focus on the principal base**.

How exactly to operate? Usually, I recommend students use 3x leverage, and in extreme cases, no more than 5x. Sounds conservative? But this is actually the secret to surviving longer.

Many newbie traps are like this: small amounts of money with high leverage, and during the initial phase, they might luck out and make some profit, then greed kicks in, emotions spiral out of control, and as a result, the account is wiped out overnight. I’ve seen this happen too many times. Conversely, if the principal is too small and paired with small leverage, the small gains are meaningless, and trading becomes uninteresting.

So I usually tell students—**prepare at least 10,000 USD or more before starting**. Even with just 3x leverage, a sufficient principal base will make your returns reach a reasonable level. This isn’t just talk; it’s real, tangible returns.

Now, you need to think clearly about two things: First, do you truly agree with the strategy of "small leverage, large principal"; second, do you have the financial capacity to support this principal.

Honestly, if you can’t gather enough principal, learning from me has limited meaning. Small principal with high leverage is essentially gambling, and most likely, you’ll end up losing your money. I don’t want to trick you into paying fees just to get you to send money.

But if you currently have limited capital but still want to learn, there’s a way—pay the membership fee first, then try trading with a small principal and small leverage for a month. The gains in this month might not be much, but it will give you a clear view of whether this trading approach is reliable. If it proves to be effective, then gradually add more capital and continue with the small leverage strategy, and profits will naturally increase.