I've seen too many people trading with just a few hundred to over a thousand dollars, dreaming of doubling their money overnight, only to lose it all in less than half a month.

But I’ve mentored a completely beginner trader, starting with 1200 dollars, growing it to 31,000 in four months, and now the account is stable above 69,000, never once liquidating positions.

This is not luck. This is the core system I used to go from 5,000 dollars to financial freedom. Today, I’ll break it down for you:

**Tip 1: Divide your funds into three parts—stay alive to play the next hand**

Split 1200 dollars into three 400-dollar portions:

- The first part is for short-term trading. Focus on one trade per day, set a target, and stop—never be greedy. Many people lose because they try to earn a little more and end up giving it all back.

- The second part is for medium-term trades. Don’t be fooled by small fluctuations; wait for a confirmed trend before entering. Aim for over 10% gains—such opportunities can appear several times a month.

- The third part is for survival—don’t touch it. When the market is bad, this is your capital to turn things around. Most people have no backup plan and still push to add positions.

Survive first, opportunities will come naturally.

**Tip 2: Follow the big trend—chasing small moves just pays transaction fees**

80% of the crypto market’s time is spent on tinkering. Frequent trading actually just pays the exchange’s fees.

When there’s no clear trend, wait. For example, if the price oscillates within a range for over 3 days, close your software and don’t watch it.

Wait until it breaks the range or stabilizes above important moving averages. Once the trend is clear, enter. Take profits when gains reach 20% of your principal—withdraw 30% of the profit and let the rest run. Don’t actively trade; just let your position grow steadily—this is much more reliable than staring at the screen every day.

**Tip 3: Use rules to manage emotions—don’t rely on gut feelings**

Set three strict rules in advance:

- Stop-loss at 2%. When hit, cut your losses immediately. No regrets if it rebounds later.

- When profits exceed 4%, take out half. Let the rest run.

- When losing money, never add to your position. Don’t think about "averaging down."

You don’t need to be right every time, but your execution must be strict. The real pros let their rules handle emotional swings—don’t let greed or panic ruin your rhythm.

**A final word**

Small capital is never the ceiling. The key is not to always think about "getting rich overnight." Turning 1200 dollars into 69,000 isn’t gambling; it’s systematically managing risk and waiting for opportunities. Before, it was like stumbling in the dark. Now, the light is in your hand, shining all the time—are you in or not?