If your account principal is less than 2000 USDT, don't rush to operate. Let me say a few words.

Many people treat the crypto world as a casino, but actually, this is a place to discuss strategies. The less capital you have, the more stable you need to be. I once mentored a novice trader whose account was only 1200 USDT. At first, he was trembling even when placing orders, afraid that one mistake would wipe out his money.

I told him very simply: "Follow the rules, and you'll gradually grow."

What was the result? In three months, his account grew from 1.5万 to 3.2万, and in five months, it shot straight up. He never blew up his position during the entire process. Some think it was luck, but actually, it was discipline.

The reason this guy was able to turn 1200 into this level is because he strictly adhered to three rules of "survive and still make money." Sharing them with you, see if you can also apply them.

**First Rule: Divide your money into three parts and leave yourself an escape route**

Allocate your principal as follows: 500 USDT for day trading, focusing only on short-term fluctuations of Bitcoin and Ethereum, taking profits of 3%-5% quickly; 400 USDT for swing trading, waiting for clearer opportunities, usually holding for 3 to 5 days; the remaining 300 USDT stays untouched, acting as a trump card for turning things around, and avoid touching it even in extreme market conditions.

Have you seen those who go all-in with a few thousand yuan? When it rises, they get cocky; when it falls, they panic. People like that won't go far. Truly profitable traders know to keep some chips outside the market.

**Second Rule: Follow the trend, don't chase oscillations**

Most of the time, the market is sideways. Frequent trading all day long just pays fees to the exchange. Sit tight without clear signals; once a signal appears, act decisively. Take half profits when you gain 15%, and lock in gains—this is the most reliable approach.

The rhythm of experts is like this: "Do nothing if there's no move; when you move, you hit the mark." When I see his account doubling, he calmly takes his profits, not rushing or chasing the highs.

**Third Rule: Prioritize discipline, control your temper**

Set stop-loss at no more than 2% of your principal; exit once reached. When profits exceed 4%, cut half of your position first, and let the rest run. Never add to a losing position; don't let emotions drag you down.

You may not always predict the market correctly, but you must always stick to the rules. Making money, in essence, is about using a system to restrain those hands that want to operate recklessly.

**Final words**

Having less capital is not scary; the most frightening thing is always thinking about "turning things around in one shot." Turning 1200 into 32,000 USDT relies not on secrets but on rules, patience, and discipline. It's like finally having a light in the dark night, guiding your way. Whether you follow along is up to you.