Many people ask me, can trading sustain me? Honestly, yes. But the prerequisite is that you have to live long enough.

Eight years in the industry, I have experienced margin calls, insomnia, and accounts wiped out. During those times, you question life, doubt why you got involved in this. Until now, my account has multiplied 50 times by 2025—if I hadn’t used the full amount to buy two houses midway, this number could have grown to 85 times.

Many people hear this number and start dreaming. But what I want to say is, this is not luck, nor some secret trick. It’s the knowledge gained from real losses, and a long-term fight against human weaknesses.

**The core is two words: position control, rhythm.**

First, let’s talk about position control. I’ve seen too many people panicking with just 800U or 2000U of capital. What are small amounts most afraid of? Being fully invested in one shot, then getting knocked out during volatility. So my rule is simple: start with one-third of your capital. No clear entry signals, no action. No bottom fishing, no holding through dips, no betting on rebounds.

When the market truly starts moving, you take the first bite. Don’t be greedy; eat only what you should. When the market pulls back, you have ammunition to add more. If the trend continues, follow up. Once the market starts to fluctuate wildly, my approach is boring—turn off the software, rest and recharge.

Made 100U? Treat it as a new seed and keep rolling. It’s not complicated math; it’s the basic concept of compound interest. Every profit becomes the principal for the next round, gradually increasing the position size, but always—and I emphasize again—not exceeding 30% of the current principal.

Stop-loss is not a suggestion; it’s a must. It must be as unmovable as a welded iron gate. No hope that “this time it will rebound,” only ruthless execution.

**Why is this strategy effective? Because it goes against human nature.**

While others FOMO chasing highs, I think about risk. When others panic and cut losses, I count how many opportunities there are to buy the dip. Two traders look at the same K-line chart, but their decisions are completely opposite—one driven by emotion, the other by data. In the long run, that’s the whole difference.

I’ve seen countless scenarios: same market, one gets wiped out, another safely earns 20%. Not because he’s smarter, but because he’s more disciplined.

Reversing a position isn’t achieved through a big gamble. I’ve seen too many people think they can turn tenfold overnight, only to lose their principal. Real account reversal looks like this: earning 5-10% steadily each month, for 24 months, and you double your capital. Persist for 48 months, and you might quadruple it. This process is boring—no stories, no social media posts.

But that’s exactly why most people can’t become traders. They seek excitement, legendary stories. The market offers repeated small gains and small losses, along with ongoing psychological tests.

**About small capital.** The smaller the principal, the more critical the rhythm. Someone with 1 million can tolerate a 50,000-100,000 loss per trade. But if you have 5000U, a single wipeout ends the game. So small-cap players must be more disciplined, more focused on risk management. It sounds unsexy, but it’s precisely the only way small funds can turn around.

In my live trading team, every member trades with this logic. Not a single one promises “100% monthly gains” or similar nonsense. We pursue stability, the power of compound interest.

So, do you believe in getting rich overnight? No need. Just believe: discipline > talent, compound interest > reckless gambling, time > luck. The rest is about doing the right things every trading day and sticking to them.