What is the secret to doubling small funds? The most common question I hear, today I will share some practical insights.

A friend of mine started with 1500U and took 4 months to reach 45,200U. Throughout the process, he didn't use excessive leverage or engage in frequent gambling-like operations. Looking back, there are actually three core iron rules that run through the entire journey.

**First: The three-part fund allocation, diversification is key to longevity**

If you put all 1500U into a single trade, your mindset will be instantly overwhelmed, and the risk of loss becomes uncontrollable. The correct approach is to allocate as follows—

500U for intraday short-term trades, aiming for a 3%-5% profit and then taking profits immediately. This portion is highly liquid; take profits when the market looks good.

Another 500U for trend mid-term swings, which requires patience. Don't take profits until the profit reaches less than 15%, allowing the main upward wave to complete.

The remaining 500U is your safety fund; no matter how urgent, you must not touch it. During market shocks, this money is your last line of defense to stay afloat.

The essence of fund segmentation isn't to chase high returns but to leave room for error and risk resistance.

**Second: Focus only on the main upward wave, don't get stuck in oscillations**

Most of the time, the market is just swinging around. Frequent entry and exit trades often result in the worst losses. The real opportunity to make money is to wait for a confirmed breakout of the trend before entering.

Once in a good trend, a 20% profit isn't surprising. But the key point is—when floating profits reach 25%, take some profits off the table. The remaining position can be set with a breakeven stop-loss, allowing profits to continue running. This way, you lock in risk while preserving upside potential.

**Third: Discipline is the last line of defense; risk control is non-negotiable**

Set a stop-loss for every trade, and stick to it: no single loss should exceed 2% of your account balance. When hit, cut the position immediately—no soft-heartedness.

After profits exceed 5%, close half of the position to recover your principal. The remaining is your truly free capital.

The most fatal mistake is trying to average down after a loss—that path is almost impossible to succeed.

The journey from 1500U to 45,200U revolves around balancing these three dimensions: protecting your life with segmentation; making money through trend timing; and safeguarding profits with strict discipline. It may seem simple, but few people actually follow through.