Don't be fooled by the saying "Too little principal, no chance." Some people start with 1000U in the market, stick to their strategies, and eventually their accounts break through the ten-thousand mark. To be honest, the key to success or failure here isn't how much money you have in your pocket, but how much discipline you have in your mind.

I've been through this myself, starting with only 900U. In fact, having a smaller principal can help you stay focused. Those who go all-in at every opportunity? They usually end up with zero by the end of the month. So I’ve summarized three survival rules for small principals, especially the last one, which can help you avoid 80% of the market pitfalls.

**First Trick: Position Management, Lock in Risks**

Divide your account into three positions: 50% for short-term trading, focusing only on mainstream coins, and exit once you gain 2%-4%. 30% for swing trading, only entering on breakdown signals, holding for a few days, and never being greedy. The remaining 20% is your safety position—no matter how volatile the market, don’t touch it. This is your safety net.

**Second Trick: Only Trade What You Understand**

The truly worthwhile market opportunities are no more than 20%. My simple rule—three no’s: no trading without volume, no sideways consolidation, and no trading markets you don’t understand. When your account grows to 10%, immediately withdraw 1.5 times your principal. Remember, only the money in your pocket counts as real money.

**Third Trick: Use Rules to Constrain Yourself**

If losses exceed 1.5%, you must cut losses immediately—don’t wait a minute. When you gain 5%, sell half of your position first. It sounds simple, but executing it requires iron discipline.

Small principals are like rolling snowballs; speed isn’t the key, rushing is deadly. As long as your direction is correct and your method is solid enough, the snowball will naturally grow bigger and bigger. Most people fail not because they are too fast, but because they stumble blindly in the dark, ending up confused. Opportunities in the market are always brewing. Instead of groping in the dark and trying things blindly, it’s better to find the right methodology and steadily move upward.