2025-12-08 04:26:10

Only have less than 2,000U as your principal? Don’t rush in just yet. Let me be real with you—this market isn’t an ATM; it’s a real battlefield.

I’ve seen a friend start with 1,200U, grind it up to 25,000U in four months, and now he’s sitting on 38,000U+. You might think he just got lucky? Wrong. There’s a hardcore strategy behind this. I’ve clawed my way up from 8,000U, and these iron rules are the only reason I’ve survived till now.

**First, how to split your funds**
Cut that 1,200U into three parts:
- 400U for intraday trades—only take one shot per day, get out when you should, never get greedy
- 400U for swing trades—sometimes you don’t touch it for ten days or half a month, but when you do, you aim for real gains
- 400U locked away—never touch this money, it’s your backup to get back in the game

I’ve seen too many people go all-in and get liquidated. If you can’t survive, there’s no talking about making money. Split your funds into three and at least you have a way out.

**Next, when should you make a move**
Eighty percent of the time, the market’s just moving sideways and churning. If you act recklessly, you’re just handing money to the market. Play dead during sideways action, wait for the trend, and then strike hard. As soon as you profit, withdraw. Did you make over 20% of your principal? Immediately withdraw 30% to secure your gains. The real pros are all about “three years of silence, one big score to eat for three years.”

**Finally, discipline**
Set your rules and execute them like a machine:
- If you lose 2%, cut your losses immediately
- If you make 4%, cut half your position
- Never add to a losing position

Once your rules are set, just follow them—don’t let your emotions mess things up. The key to making money is letting your system run itself, don’t meddle unnecessarily.

Bottom line, having a small principal isn’t the problem; the real danger is losing your head and always chasing overnight riches. Turning 1,200U into 38,000U isn’t about luck—it’s about locking down your risk and letting your profits grow.

The market doesn’t pity anyone. Figure out how to allocate your positions, when to act, how to control your risk, and you’ll avoid three years of unnecessary detours. I used to stumble alone in the dark—now the light’s on. The rest of the road is yours to choose.

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GasFeeSobber

· 8h ago

The tactic of slicing funds into three parts is indeed ruthless, but maintaining the right mindset is really a pitfall. Most people simply can't stick to discipline. It's truly greed that makes people swallow elephants; I've seen too many who go all-in and get liquidated. Cutting losses is easy to say but deadly to do. When emotions run high, no rules matter. Going from 1,200 to 38,000 sounds great, but little do people know how much meat they’ve taken from the leek during the process. The key is to not increase your position. Everyone has the psychology of wanting to turn around after a loss; overcoming this is the real skill.

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DegenMcsleepless

· 12-09 11:12

Another "I have a friend" story—it's the same old routine. Mindset really is the biggest enemy. I once went to zero because I wanted to get rich overnight; now, reading these kinds of articles makes me a bit scared in hindsight. Dividing your funds into three parts is good advice, but the market rarely gives you a chance to learn from your mistakes. It's easy to say, but actually doing it really takes nerves of steel. Plenty of people have gone all-in and got liquidated, and most of those still around are just lucky. Nobody should pretend to be a guru. Cutting losses is easier said than done. When you’re actually losing, it’s almost impossible to stop.

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SnapshotDayLaborer

· 12-08 04:54

You’re absolutely right, but the problem is most people will still go all-in after hearing this. Seriously, money management sounds simple, but it’s harder to stick to than anything else. Turning 1,200 into 38,000—this guy is really something, but what’s even more impressive is that discipline. As for stop-losses, I think 99% of people can’t do it. As soon as they lose, they just want to hold on. But to be fair, flipping a small account still depends on catching the right timing. Sideways markets can wear you down.

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SmartMoneyWallet

· 12-08 04:54

Is it possible to check the on-chain data for flipping 1200U to 38,000? What does the chip distribution look like? The story sounds good, but the details are sketchy. The idea of splitting funds into three parts isn’t new; the key is to look at his actual position structure and risk curve. A 2% stop loss simply can’t hold up in this cycle. It sounds like motivational talk, but what I care more about is that friend’s trading strategy over those four months—when did he enter, what were the whale moves, or is this just another case of survivor bias from someone lucky enough to catch a bull market? What’s a bit heartbreaking is that those who really make money rarely teach in such detail; instead, the ones who love telling stories are usually pushing products in disguise. Talking about controlling risk sounds easy, but the actual difficulty of trading is severely underestimated—not everyone can play dead during sideways markets. This methodology is a bit too conservative—reducing positions at just 4%? In a real bull market, you’d already be out; the efficiency is just too low. The logic seems smooth but doesn’t stand up to scrutiny. How exactly did the funds flow from 1200 to 38,000? How was the liquidity trend managed? All the details are a black box.

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SmartContractRebel

· 12-08 04:53

What you said is absolutely right, but it just sounds like success theory. How many can actually survive?

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VCsSuckMyLiquidity

· 12-08 04:50

What you said makes perfect sense, but I'm just worried it can't be executed. What's the use of just setting rules? When you really lose money, you end up going soft. --- I've heard the "split your funds into three" thing a million times, but the key issue is that most people simply can't do it. --- Here we go again with the "2% stop loss, 4% reduce position" theory. I just want to know what you do when the market suddenly drops 5% in an instant? --- If you have little capital, don't dream of getting rich overnight—I've heard that a million times. But I have seen people turn things around with discipline; it's just exhausting. --- From 1200 to 38,000, how many perfect trades would that take? I believe in discipline, not probability. --- I hate these armchair experts who only talk about their trading philosophy after making money. Why weren't they this clear-headed before? --- "Play dead during sideways markets"—that actually makes some sense. But who can really tell the exact moment a trend starts? --- Feels like you're telling a "Wolf of Wall Street" story, but reality is much harsher. --- Set the rules and just follow them? Bro, you're underestimating human greed. --- Withdraw more than 20%, just take out 30% right away—I’m willing to try this approach. It’s better than going all in.

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MoneyBurner

· 12-08 04:49

Alright, I have to be honest—the three-cut method is something I've been using for a long time, and it's really saved me several times. Like I always say, turning 1,200U into 38,000 comes down to not being greedy, not doubling down, and being able to withstand boredom. But, uh... this friend in the article turning their money 31 times over in four months? I think there might be some luck involved there, but the rules themselves are definitely solid. Those who stick to stop-loss and take-profit strategies really last longer than those who go all-in—this is a lesson I've learned the hard way.

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ZenZKPlayer

· 12-08 04:40

Set your stop-loss and just go for it. Don’t fucking think about making it all back in one go, seriously.

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DegenDreamer

· 12-08 04:27

Cutting the funds into three parts is indeed a ruthless move—much better than when I went all in before. That time I got liquidated instantly.

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