How can you survive and make money in crypto with a small amount of capital? I tried it with $1,000 and turned it into $300,000 in six months.

A lot of people go all-in as soon as they enter the market, only to get liquidated and leave. My approach is different—I only use 20% to 30% of my money each time, keeping the rest as a safety net. This isn’t being timid; it’s the prerequisite for lasting longer.

To put it simply, it comes down to three words: slow, steady, ruthless. "Slow" means don’t rush to go all-in, "steady" means strictly cutting losses without hesitation, and "ruthless" means having the guts to add to your position when you’re making a profit.

How do I actually operate? I pick coins based on three things: the price has pulled back to a low, the overall trend is still upward, and trading volume is active enough. After finding these kinds of altcoins, I start with a base position of $200 to $300 to test the waters.

Made a 10% profit? Add another 20% to your position. Another 10% up? Add another 20%. Yet another 10% rise? At this point, you can increase to 40%. But remember, if you lose 3% to 5%, cut the loss immediately—no hesitation.

What’s the essence of compounding positions? It’s pulling out your principal and letting your profits keep working for you. The first round gets you to $2,000, the second to $5,000, the third to $10,000... just keep rolling it up like this, and after six months, the account really reached $300,000.

I spend 95% of my time watching the market and waiting for opportunities; maybe only 5% is actual trading. Many people do the opposite, constantly trading and burning themselves out.

In crypto, it’s not about who runs the fastest, but who can survive the longest. If you want to turn small capital into something big, it’s not about luck—it’s about discipline and patience. This compounding method sounds simple, but the hardest part is controlling your hands and keeping your head straight.

If you also want to grow your small capital step by step, the key is to build a complete position management spreadsheet and clarify your entry and exit logic for every price point. Don’t get jealous of other people’s profits—focus on building your own risk control first.

The market will always be here, and so will opportunities. But if you lose your principal, you’re out of the game for good.