In the ten years of the crypto world, I have seen too many moments of sudden wealth and witnessed countless disappear in an instant. Looking back now, the difference between those who survived and those who didn't was written from the very beginning in their principal and mindset.

To put it bluntly: if you only have less than 2000U in hand, the most important question now isn't "How many times can this coin rise," but "How can I avoid being wiped out by a market wave."

I have a friend who started with 1000U and turned it into over 100,000U in just over two years. I've never heard of him getting liquidated, nor of him making reckless bets. How did he do it? He used a simple method—so simple that no one else would bother, but terrifyingly stable.

**Step 1: Divide the money into pieces**

With 1000U, he split it into three parts: 300U for intraday fluctuations, aiming for one win per day; another 300U waiting for swing-level opportunities, only acting when the time is right; and the last 400U as a safety fund, which he would never touch.

This isn't some advanced strategy. It's just a way to survive. If the principal is lost, there's no qualification to sit at the table.

**Step 2: Only focus on the most certain market movements**

80% of the market time wears down your mindset and principal, only 20% of the time is truly profitable. Stay out of the market during sideways movements, wait and watch when the direction is unclear.

Like a hunter waiting. When the trend emerges, calmly pull the trigger. Remember, big market moves don't happen every day, but your principal and discipline must be maintained daily.

**Step 3: Embed rules into your bones**

This is the most painful part.

Set stop-loss at 2%, simple as breathing; once floating profit reaches 4%, lock in half of the gains; if the total account earns 20% of the principal, withdraw some immediately to secure profits.

Never add to a losing position. This is the starting point for many to fall.

Don't bet on rebounds, don't hold onto losing positions, and don't fantasize about "main players pushing the board." Trading is just trading, not dating. Cut when needed, and do it quickly.

And the result? Over two years, from 1000U to 100,000U. More importantly, he had long since escaped the frantic daily obsession with K-line charts. Now he spends a little time each day, acts when needed, rests when needed. The account is growing, and life is passing smoothly.

The biggest realization from ten years of trading is: the fastest way here is actually to be willing to slow down. Positioning, waiting, executing—these words may not sound glamorous, but they help you survive the bear market and see the next spring.

Want to reverse the trend? First, make sure you're still in the game.