Many small fund players enter the market as if gambling, always hoping for a quick turnaround, but end up becoming someone else's ATM.

I have come across an example that left a deep impression. A buddy started with 1,200 yuan and turned it into 290,000 in three months. Sounds unbelievable? But his account curve was really steady, with a rhythm that was dead on.

At first, he held multiple coins, trying to trade everything, and his account looked like a roller coaster. Later, I suggested he change his approach—divide the funds into three parts:

600 yuan as a safety fund, which stays untouched no matter what. 400 yuan as a flexible allocation fund, used to adapt based on opportunities. 200 yuan for trial and error, with small positions to gauge the market temperature.

Survival is more important than anything. Don’t chase tiny profits during volatility; focus only on clear trends with obvious rhythm. Once the signal is confirmed, act; if something feels off, withdraw immediately. Even if you only make 30 yuan, don’t be greedy.

After earning 150 yuan on the first trade, I told him to withdraw the principal, and let the remaining profit and allocation fund roll over together. As his account grew thicker, he became more cautious. Once, during a heated debate in the community about long and short positions, he was itching to follow the trend. I stopped him and told him to wait—until the 4-hour chart's 5-day moving average stabilized and the MACD showed a golden cross, confirming the signal, then he entered with half a position. That move earned him 2,300 yuan, while many others were already on the brink of liquidation.

The biggest mistake small accounts make is not being patient. Chasing hot coins today, cutting at the bottom tomorrow, the account acts like an hourglass with leaks, getting thinner and thinner.

There are really only three key points: First, position size must be controlled; no matter how tempting, never go all-in. Second, signals must pass the screening—only trade high-confidence opportunities. Third, stop-loss and take-profit must be followed through—don’t hold on for a few extra points, and don’t chase the market out of fear.

The market isn’t short of opportunities; what’s lacking is the ability to survive until the next one. The path is clear, the key is to take the right step now.