At the moment you press the buy button, your finger will unconsciously tremble. The crypto world is not a casino; it’s more like a jungle adventure that tests survival skills.

When my brother first entered the crypto space, his account only had 500U. Before his first trade, his finger lingered on the mouse for a long time. I told him one thing: "Don’t greed for doubling, first practice not to get liquidated."

Three months later, his account grew to 18,000U. The entire process involved zero liquidation and zero margin calls. This is not some legendary story; it’s the result of following the rules. Today, I want to talk about how people with not much money can survive more steadily in the crypto world, sharing three real rules I’ve tested.

**Divide your principal into three parts, always leave yourself a backup**

The first step after getting 500U is to split the funds.

150U for short-term trading. Only trade highly liquid assets like BTC and ETH. My stop-loss rule is very strict—if the price fluctuates more than 3%, I exit. It’s like a jungle hunter, retreat immediately if the wind isn’t right; survival is more important than anything.

Another 150U for swing trading. Only enter when there’s a clear volume breakout or breakdown on the daily chart, with holding periods capped at 5 days.

The remaining 200U is a forbidden zone. No matter how crazy or tempting the market is, this money stays frozen. Its only purpose is to serve as capital to bounce back after a loss.

What’s the difference? Full-position traders get wiped out with one wrong move; diversified traders can withstand two or three shocks. Position management may seem cautious, but it’s actually about surviving longer.

**Follow the trend, don’t waste time in consolidation**

The market’s characteristic: 70% of the time is spent in consolidation. Frequent trading during these periods is like contributing to the exchange.

My entry criteria are very strict: continuous volume increase on the 15-minute chart, combined with a MACD golden cross or death cross on the daily chart. Both signals must appear simultaneously before I act. Some people lose money not because they don’t understand the market, but because they get dazzled by every fluctuation and chase every wave.

Choosing what to trade is actually simpler than choosing not to trade. Focus on the big trend; those trivial fluctuations become less tempting.

**Psychological discipline is more important than technical indicators**

The last and most difficult rule: control your emotions.

When you have money, it’s human nature to want to go all-in. Missing out on a rally and feeling regret is also human. But the crypto world teaches us that these instincts can be deadly.

Write down your rules, then execute them as if enforcing discipline. Not just once, but every time. If you stick to this for three months, you’ll find your account not only avoiding liquidation but also gradually growing. When you look back then, you’ll understand why you could survive from 500U to 18,000U.

There’s no secret—just survive long enough.