Cryptocurrency is never a casino. But why do so many people get trapped within three to five days after entering?

I have seen too many beginners with only 1,000 to 2,000 yuan in capital, who when opening an account, immediately think about doubling their money quickly. But before they realize it, their accounts are wiped out. In fact, small funds are not without opportunities; the key is that most people don’t use the right methods.

Two years ago, I mentored a student with an initial capital of 1,200 yuan. To be honest, at first, his hands were trembling when placing orders. But he stuck to disciplined trading, and after five months, his account grew to 32,000 yuan. During these five months, he never blew up a position once. Do you call that luck? No, that’s the power of discipline.

If you have little money, you might want to gamble — this is the most common death trap in the crypto world. I’ve seen too many people take their hard-earned 1,000 or 2,000 yuan, go all-in on a small coin or leverage high multiples, only to see their funds wiped out within a day.

So, how can small funds survive? There are three core rules.

**First Tip: Divide your principal into three parts and always leave yourself an exit route**

Take 2,000 yuan as an example. Here’s how I divide it:

The first 40% (800 yuan) as "trial funds." Used specifically for intraday short-term trades, only on mainstream coins like BTC and ETH, aiming for a 3%-5% profit before exiting. The purpose of this money isn’t to get rich overnight but to keep your feel for the market and gradually accumulate trading experience.

The middle 30% (600 yuan) as "lurking funds." Waiting for more certain opportunities. Only act when the market shows a clear trend, holding for 3 to 5 days, and taking profits after riding a wave.

The remaining portion is your "bottom line fund" — this money stays idle most of the time and is reserved for emergencies.