2026-01-08 14:26:10

Many people ask me, if I only have 1,000 to 2,000 USDT, is there still a chance in the crypto world? There is, but you need to be mentally prepared—the methods might not be that glamorous.

Last year, I guided a beginner who entered the market with 1,800 USDT. After one month, his account grew to 43,000 USDT. The whole process wasn't very exciting; there were no hundredfold contract thrills, nor any sudden surges of mainstream or obscure coins. Honestly, it was just like following a program, mechanically executing three trading rules. Today, I will share this system exactly as it is—not some secret to overnight riches, but practical experience on how small funds can survive and gradually grow in the crypto space.

**Positioning is the ultimate card for survival**

The biggest pitfall of small funds is thinking that because the amount is small, you must go all-in. This is actually the fastest way to zero.

For the 1,800 USDT I allocated to the beginner, I divided it into three parts, each with its own task:

First part: 800 USDT, dedicated to intraday short-term trading. Focus only on mainstream coins. Take profit as soon as you gain 3%, and exit immediately—no greed. Crypto market is volatile, with daily small opportunities. Accumulating small wins leads to big gains.

Second part: 500 USDT for swing trading. Only act when the probability of success exceeds 15%. This means most of the time, you’re waiting—like a hunter staying put, waiting for the best moment.

The last 500 USDT is a forbidden zone. No matter how tempting the opportunity, don’t touch this money. With this line of defense, even if the market goes crazy, it won't shake you. You’ll always have the capital to bounce back.

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MEVHunterBearish

· 01-09 20:17

1800 to 43,000, this number is indeed outrageous, but I still want to see how that guy is doing now. I agree with the split position strategy, but the key is that most people simply can't resist the temptation of the 500U forbidden zone. A 3% short-term profit and then exit—easy to say, hard to do.

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Token_Sherpa

· 01-09 13:10

nah the "mechanics executed like a program" part is where most people actually fail though... discipline beats capital every single time, but nobody wants to hear that

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LadderToolGuy

· 01-08 14:46

$1,800 to $43,000 a month? That number still sounds a bit unbelievable, but this split-position strategy really has no flaws, as long as you have patience. Bro, this gameplay is basically about stability first, nothing fancy, but that's how small money should be played. Hey, can the last $500 US in the forbidden zone really hold? I don't have that kind of resolve. Split-position, split-position, I've heard it so many times, but few actually manage to do it... Sounds good, but most people break the rules in three days, so what's the point?

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PretendingSerious

· 01-08 14:33

$1800 turned into 43,000, easy to say but who isn't constantly fiddling when it comes to execution... This method of dividing positions is indeed more reliable than blindly going all-in. --- I'm just worried it might be another story of "my friend," can it really be this stable? --- That 500 yuan in the restricted zone, I broke through it long ago, I simply can't hold it. --- Run at 3%? Sounds easy, but actually doing it is really hard, always afraid of running too early. --- Small amounts focus on just staying alive, there's really nothing to argue about here. --- Wait, shouldn't the second part of 500 yuan also be subdivided? Feels like it's still not safe enough. --- Mechanical execution rules are well said, but the key is how many people can really follow through.

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GasFeeCrybaby

· 01-08 14:33

1800U in a month to 43,000? Sounds unbelievable but not entirely impossible. The key point is he didn't mention how much was eaten up by fees. Splitting positions sounds easy, but how many can truly stick with just 3% before they run? That 500U in the forbidden zone, I bet five cents that most people have already moved it.

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