I've seen too many people jump into the market with just a few hundred dollars, hoping to turn it around overnight, only to be wiped out within a week. But one friend is different—he only had 600U and managed to grow it to over 20,000U, all without a single liquidation. When I asked him how he did it, he simply said: "It's not about courage, it's about survival."

This sounds simple, but the logic behind it is actually very solid. Turning 600U into 6000U takes three months, then reaching over 20,000U takes more time—each step is achieved without luck. The key is that he abandoned a gambling mentality from the start and adopted a systematic management approach.

His method can be broken down into three parts:

**Part One: Money must not be misused.** Divide 600U into three parts—one for short-term opportunities with 3%-5% gains, which are quickly taken; another for trend-following swing trades, taking profits and reducing positions gradually; and the last one is held tightly, regardless of how fierce the market gets. The benefit of this approach is that even if the first two parts are lost, the last part remains as a safety net.

**Part Two: Not everything can be touched.** Range-bound and choppy markets are traps, so he skips them altogether. As long as there is a clear trend, he follows it. Once profits are secured, he immediately reduces half of his position. This may seem conservative, but in reality, it’s about locking in gains to maintain peace of mind. The moment the funds enter the account, the psychological pressure instantly disappears.

**Part Three: Rules must be stricter than temper.** Stop-loss at 2% loss, take profit at 4% and reduce positions early, never chase losses or hold onto losing trades. These numbers may sound cold-blooded, but they act like a firewall—blocking the most dangerous impulsive moves.

In the crypto world, stories of overnight riches are everywhere, but few actually manage to keep their money and grow it. Turning small funds around is never about courage or luck; it’s about disciplined execution of rules. When the rhythm is right, account growth is only a matter of time.