Having navigated this market for years, I've seen overnight turnarounds as well as sudden liquidations. Today, I want to discuss a common topic: can 3000 dollars turn into 1 million?

The answer is actually simple—possible. But the key is that this path is only suitable for disciplined traders who can control their emotions, not for gamblers relying purely on luck.

**Futures Trading: A Double-Edged Sword of High Leverage**

Many people start by going all-in on futures contracts, hoping that high leverage will double their principal in a short period. The reality is harsh: out of ten futures traders, nine and a half are losing money. If you insist on using futures to accumulate starting capital, you must follow a few principles:

First, stagger your positions. Divide your initial funds into three parts and invest sequentially (for example, $100 split into three times, aiming for 100→200→400→800). Once the target is reached, stop immediately and shift profits into BTC/ETH for dollar-cost averaging. This is called timely profit-taking; many people fail because of greed.

Second, control your leverage. Beginners should avoid monstrous leverage like 50x or 100x; 5-10x is a more rational choice. Limit single-loss trades to within 5% of your total funds—only then do you have a chance to keep trading.

Third, strictly enforce stop-losses. Once the price breaks support, cut your losses immediately—don't wait for the "next candle to recover." This mentality has caused many veterans in the circle to fail.

**Mainstream Coins + Altcoin Portfolio: Simple but Effective**

If you think futures trading is too risky, consider a more conservative approach—playing during bear and bull cycles.

When the market truly enters a bear phase, with BTC retracing over 70% from its all-time high, start building positions gradually. Choose BTC and ETH as your core holdings, hold steady, and let time work for you. During bull markets, mainstream coins typically see 3-5x gains. This isn't overnight wealth, but it’s stable.