Can 5000U turn around in the crypto world? Yes, but the prerequisite is that you learn to control your own hands.

This is not just empty talk. Some time ago, a friend came to me with 5000U asking how to operate, looking extremely anxious. I was very familiar with that look—just like I was in the past. I advised him not to move first, and he asked back: "The market is so good, isn't it a loss if I don't act?" Actually, his problem wasn't missing the market opportunity, but his tendency to act recklessly when he shouldn't.

My own account has also been drained to just a few hundred U. When I first entered the circle, I was afraid of missing any opportunity, trading impulsively all the time. As a result, I didn't make money but instead lost my principal to fees. Later, I realized a key point: assuming 30 trades a year, the fees could eat up 10% of the principal—meaning that in the first year, before making a profit, you need to earn back 10% just to break even. Transaction costs, this invisible killer, are that powerful.

The real turning point came from a "stop-loss plan." I forced myself to make no more than two trades per week, and the rest of the time was for observation and waiting. One time, I waited 4 days and finally saw SOL bounce back to a key support level. I entered and made 1100U in 6 hours. That was when I finally realized—my previous frequent operations were just disrupting my rhythm.

Later, I developed a habit: before each trade, I ask myself three questions: What is the reason for this trade? What are the risk and reward expectations? This kind of "pre-decision reflection" can greatly reduce impulsive trading. It’s similar to the "Four Wallets Rule" used by experienced players—the core assets are stored in a cold wallet with set thresholds, so emotions can truly stabilize.

Back to the level of 5000U, my advice is straightforward:

Don’t expect to get rich overnight. Dollar-cost averaging into mainstream coins and strictly controlling single-trade risk is the right way; only use idle funds, never borrow money; plan your stop-loss and take-profit levels before entering, and be clear about why you are making this trade; less operation is not passivity, but for precise execution—focusing on trades you truly have confidence in is more efficient.

I’ve gone from 500U to now with stable profits, and it’s not about some secret, but about quitting greed. Living longer in the crypto circle is more valuable than making quick gains. Developing a long-term plan, deeply understanding the assets you hold, will prevent you from being scared by short-term fluctuations; admitting mistakes and correcting them promptly is more meaningful than obsessing over "selling too early."

All these are practical experiences, not just armchair theories.