Recently, many friends have asked me a question: with limited funds, how can I survive longer? Basically, how to avoid liquidation and market crashes.

Over the past few years, I’ve developed a set of logic. Honestly, there’s nothing fancy about it—just doing what needs to be done thoroughly. Let me share a real account from a fan—starting with 1500U, now it’s over 100,000.

**The first key point: Position splitting is life**

Divide 1500U into three parts, each 500U, with completely different purposes. The first part is for intraday trading, at most one trade per day; greed is a big taboo. The second part is for swing trading, maybe one trade every ten days—that’s normal. The last part, I call it "Emergency Fund," I wouldn’t touch it even if it grows to astronomical numbers. Full position trading is truly self-destructive. I’ve seen too many people go all-in and then get wiped out.

**The second key point: Not all market conditions are worth participating in**

Markets move in waves, and sideways phases are the easiest to lose money—80% of losses come from this. When the trend is unclear, I stay completely out; missing a few profits doesn’t matter, but blindly entering can wipe out your principal. Only act when the trend is very clear and signals are explicit. This isn’t being timid; it’s understanding the market rhythm thoroughly.

**The third key point: Use rules to replace emotions**

Stop-loss at 2%, execute as naturally as eating; when profits reach 4%, halve the position to lock in gains; if the account exceeds the principal by 20%, immediately withdraw 30%. And the most important discipline: never add to a losing position. Too many people can’t turn things around because of this. No gambling, no stubborn holding, no fantasies—strictly follow the rules.

The benefit of this approach is very practical. This fan no longer needs to watch the screen overnight; just spend ten minutes a day checking levels and executing trades. The account keeps growing, and the mindset becomes more stable.

Ultimately, only when the principal survives can there be a chance to double it. Position splitting to control risk, selecting the right timing, and patience—these things may not be exciting, but they save you years of unnecessary detours. In this market, the fastest way to win is often to stay calm first. Every cycle fluctuates; by protecting your principal and staying true to your initial purpose, you can stand firm in the next wave.