If you’re holding less than $3,000, don’t rush into the market just yet.

This market isn’t about luck—the less capital you have, the more you need to be like an eagle stalking its prey: steady eyes, precise strikes. I’ve seen too many people go all-in with just $1,000 or $2,000, only to be left with almost nothing after three days.

Last year, I mentored a guy who started with $1,500. His hands would shake every time he placed an order at first. He kept saying he was afraid of losing it all in a single trade. I told him, “What’s the rush? Follow the rules, let the rhythm come naturally.”

Four months later, his account hit $19,000; after six months, he pushed it to $35,000. The whole process? Not a single liquidation.

Some people say that’s just good luck—nonsense. It all comes down to three iron rules I stick to no matter what—

**First, capital allocation.**
Split $1,500 into three parts: $500 for intraday trades, only on majors like BTC and ETH, and close out after 2%-4% swings; another $500 for swing trades, wait for clear signals and hold for two or three days for stability; the last $500 is your lifeline—don’t touch it, no matter how wild the market gets.

Those who go all-in? They get cocky when it goes up, lose their minds when it drops, and never last. The ones who survive always leave themselves an out.

**Next, timing.**
The market’s sideways 80% of the time—trading too often just feeds the platform fees. If there’s no signal, sit tight; if there’s a signal, act decisively. When you make 12%, withdraw half right away—locking in profits is the real deal.

**Lastly, discipline.**
Never let a single loss exceed 1.2%, and always cut your losses at that point; when profits hit 2.5%, cut half your position and let the rest run; never add to a losing position—don’t let emotions drag you around.

You don’t need to predict the right direction every time, but you do need to stick to your rules every single time. Making money isn’t about having a crystal ball—it’s about having a system that keeps your itchy hands in check.

Remember: having little capital isn’t scary—the real danger is always thinking you can “win it all back in one go.”

Rolling $1,500 up to $35,000 wasn’t luck—it was rules, patience, and discipline. I used to stumble around blindly in this space, but I’ve finally figured out a method. I’m still on this path—are you coming along?