People often privately ask me: 'Bro, I only have a few thousand left in my account, can this still be saved?'
I've almost developed calluses from hearing this phrase. In fact, I have a living example around me—my childhood friend, who was even worse off initially.
At that time, he was almost doubting life due to his losses, totaling nearly 200,000. The more he lost, the more anxious he became, crazily increasing leverage every day, always thinking about 'making it all back in one go.' What was the result? The more anxious he became, the more he lost, falling directly into a death spiral. In the end, when he really had no other choice, he came to me with a defeated expression.
I told him at that time: 'Don't wait for miracles; recovery relies on real methods.' Later, I guided him step by step through four stages before pulling him out of the pit.
1. Stop the bleeding! Protect the account first.
I told him to liquidate all positions immediately, take a break for three to four days, and clear his mind of the 'gambling mentality.' Once his state improved a bit, he could test trades with small positions—he would only dare to use 20% of his capital at most. The goal at this stage was simply to avoid liquidation and to stay alive.
2. Build a framework! Stop buying and selling randomly.
I told him not to focus on those messy altcoins anymore, nor to chase news haphazardly; instead, he should focus on a few mainstream coins. Moreover, I required him to clearly write down three points before making any trade: why he is entering, where to set the stop loss, and what his profit target is. After each trade, regardless of profit or loss, he must review it and note down where he went wrong. Gradually, his own trading logic began to take shape.
3. Roll with profits! Don't risk your principal.
I told him: 'Don't touch the principal, only use the money earned to increase positions.' If he encounters losses, he should immediately reduce his positions and not confront the market head-on. Even if he wins several trades in a row, he must take a break for two days—just in case he gets 'carried away' and thinks he is invincible, only to crash again.
4. Set rules! Solidify the process into a habit.
About three to four months later, he gradually turned these trading methods into his habits. He reviewed his trades every month without fail, had clear goals, and based his entry and exit on rules, no longer relying on feelings or emotions. He would cut losses immediately and set profit limits in advance. Eventually, trading became a replicable process for him, and he was no longer anxious.
After enduring for half a year, his nearly bottomed-out account slowly turned around.
Looking back now, the fact that he could pull himself out was not because I shouted some magic trade at him, nor was it due to suddenly hitting a stroke of luck; it was all based on a rhythmic trading system and his nearly 'perverse' execution.
In fact, many people cannot recover their capital, not because they lack opportunities, but because they cannot resist temptation—seeing a hot topic and wanting to rush in, holding on when they lose, and ultimately unable to execute.
To be honest, the road to recovery is quite brutal, but as long as you maintain your rhythm, even with a small amount of capital, you can gradually grow it.
If you find yourself trapped and want to get out, remember this: don't wait for miracles; what can save you is only solid discipline and methods.
