From a few hundred to 1000 dollars, the scale of funds has never been the real issue—the true problem lies in mindset.

Many beginners want to do big things right after entering the market, maxing out their positions, leveraging, and their emotions follow suit. As a result, when the market slightly pulls back, their accounts are wiped out immediately. You think you're trading, but in reality, you're just gambling on a single K-line.

With small capital, the goal to survive until the next month's market isn't about making money; it's about not letting the market wipe you out in one go. I've seen too many people's routines are quite similar: first, they’re dissatisfied with the first trade; then, they get excited about doubling on the second; on the third, they claim "the last big position," and then they lose the qualification to review their trades.

Later, I realized that what’s truly valuable isn’t how much you earn on a single trade, but whether you can still sit at the table. In current markets like Bitcoin and SOL, surviving longer is the real win.

So my current approach is straightforward: with limited funds, split yourself into several parts. Only move a portion of your capital at a time. When the market is right, gradually add positions to increase your win rate; when wrong, it’s just a minor scratch. This is risk management, not cowardice.

Regarding leverage, you need to understand a reality: at low multiples, you think you're earning slowly; at high multiples, the market doesn’t care whether you’re tough or not. Within 10x, you still have room to correct; above 50x, a market sneeze can wipe you out.

And there's a deadliest trap—losing money and rushing to recover it. Many people don’t lose because of market volatility but because of that phrase, "I must win it back." The correct approach is to turn off the software and take a break, think carefully about how you went astray step by step. The market won’t give you more chances just because you're anxious; instead, when you calm down, real opportunities will appear.

Making money is actually just as dangerous. Floating profits seem impressive, but you mistake it for confidence—actually, it’s the most tempting poison to let go of profits. Only the profits you can truly lock in count; those left in the market can be taken away at any moment.

Why do veterans not chase every big win? Because they know that a 60% win rate relies on stop-losses and timely exits, not on all-in bets and stubborn holding. Survive long enough, and money will naturally accumulate.

Finally, remember this: small funds test discipline; big market moves are always reserved for those who haven't been wiped out yet. You don’t need to turn things around overnight; you just need—next month—to still be able to trade.