Crypto is not actually a casino. Even with a small principal, you can still make interesting moves; the key is self-discipline. I previously mentored a beginner with $500, and in three months, they steadily grew their account to $28,000 without ever getting liquidated. It sounds like a fairy tale, but it’s really just about executing discipline properly.

Today, we’re not calling signals or promoting coins. I just want to share some honest words with friends whose principal is less than $800. I started with small funds myself, experienced losses of hundreds of thousands, and almost gave up during the bear market. These pitfalls taught me one important lesson — surviving here is much more important than making quick money.

**The most critical part is how to allocate your principal**

Many beginners, due to limited funds, try to "go all in," but a small market fluctuation can wipe them out. The biggest advantage of small capital is flexibility, not for reckless gambling.

For principals within $800, divide into three parts:

**First part (30%-40%) for intraday short-term trading**
Only trade BTC and ETH, take profits at 3%-5%, and exit. No more than two trades per day. Short-term means taking profits when the market looks good; don’t fall in love with the trend.

**Second part (30%-40%) for swing trading**
Enter only when the 4-hour chart breaks important levels with increased volume, hold for 3-5 days, and take profits at 15%-20%, then exit in batches. This is a stable way to make money.

**Third part (20%-30%) must stay untouched**
This is your lifesaving gold. No matter what happens, keep it. It’s your only chip for turning things around later. Without this bottom line, you won’t even have a chance to start over.