Last week, a college student messaged me: "I only have 3000 yuan for living expenses, can I earn some tuition from the crypto world?" I replied: "Yes, but you must treat this 3000 yuan as your last meal money, every cent must be carefully calculated."
As a veteran who has been in the contract market for eight years, I have seen too many beginners who entered the market with a few thousand yuan, only to lose even their meal money. But there are certainly some who have turned small amounts of capital into fortunes; I started with 400U (about 3000 yuan at the time) and rolled it into seven figures using an almost mechanical strategy. Today, I will break down this practical approach for you, with no fluff, just solid information.
Don’t start by thinking about 'all in to get rich'; after converting 3000 yuan to 400U, start steadily with this rhythm:
Phase One: practice with 100U, just focus on surviving
Only enter with 100U at a time, choosing coins that have recently gained traction but are not extremely volatile (such as SOL or ADA). Remember two strict rules:
Take profits as soon as you double your earnings (if you turn 100U into 200U, close the position immediately, don’t be greedy)
Cut losses decisively if you lose down to 50U (leaving half of your capital still gives you a chance)
At this rhythm, winning three times in a row can roll up to 800U (100→200→400→800), but you must stop after at most three rounds. This stage is essentially about trial and error, relying on risk control rather than luck; once you earn around 1100U, you can enter the next phase.
Phase Two: 1100U divided into three parts, using a combination of strategies
When your capital reaches this level, you must use strategies to diversify risks; I usually allocate it into three parts:
Short-term guerrilla funds (100U): only trade on a 15-minute cycle, focusing on high liquidity coins like BTC and ETH. For example, if you see BTC suddenly surge in volume, follow the trend, and withdraw after making 3%-5%, like running a small business to accumulate little by little.
Regularly invest ambush funds (15U each week): consistently allocate 15U weekly to open a long-term BTC position (for example, based on the current price of 50,000 USD, expecting it to reach 100,000 USD in six months). If it drops, consider it as accumulating chips; if it rises, don’t sell easily – this is suitable for students who don’t have time to monitor the market.
Trend trading with the remaining funds (all the rest): this is the key to making big money! For example, if you anticipate the Fed lowering interest rates or Bitcoin possibly entering a bull market, open a trend position immediately. But you must set clear boundaries in advance: profit targets (for example, doubling) and stop-loss limits (maximum loss of 20%). Beginners must confirm signals combining news and indicators like MACD and RSI; it is strictly forbidden to place orders based on gut feelings.
Those who can turn a small amount of capital into a fortune have one thing in common: they are tough on themselves. These ironclad rules must be engraved in your mind:
The position in a single trade must not exceed 1/10 of the capital
With a capital of 400U, the maximum you can stake in a single trade is 40U; even if you go in the wrong direction, you still have 90% of your capital to make a comeback. I have seen too many students go all in right away and get wiped out by a single fluctuation.
Stop-loss should be as natural as breathing
Every trade must have a stop-loss set; for short-term trades, the stop-loss should be 2%-3%, and for trend trades, at most 10%. Remember: surviving in the crypto world is more important than making quick money; the stop-loss is your 'bulletproof vest.'
Set 'working hours' for trading
Do a maximum of 3 trades a day, and close the software at the end of your trading time. When you're feeling restless, go play basketball or read a book; don’t let trading become an addiction. I forced myself to only look at the market after 9 PM to avoid the noise of daytime news, which directly improved my win rate by 40%.
Profits must be secured
As soon as you make money, withdraw a portion to your bank account; for example, if you earn 1000U, withdraw 300U and set it aside. The volatility in crypto is too great; only the money in your bank account is real money.
Indicators are weapons, not fortune-telling symbols
Install TradingView on your phone and check three indicators before placing a trade: MACD golden cross and death cross, RSI overbought and oversold, Bollinger Bands breakout direction. Only enter when at least two indicators signal the same direction; don't trust the nonsense of 'I feel it's going to rise.'
Many people think that small funds need to rely on short-term profits, but my eight years of experience tell you: what truly turns 3000 yuan into a million is 'compound thinking + discipline'. Back then, I relied on the simple method of 'no signal, no action' to survive three bear markets; now I achieve stable profits of over 50% annually.
If you are a student, remember: the crypto world is not a casino, but a battlefield that requires strategy and patience to cultivate. Starting with this method, even if you only earn 10% per month, you can achieve astonishing returns in three years.
Remember: the crypto world is never short of opportunities; what is lacking are those who can control their hands and keep track of their accounts. Are you ready to start this turnaround?
