Stop! Brothers with less than 1000 in capital, move away from other posts. That little hard-earned money of yours really can't withstand the market's fluctuations!
Every time I see someone in the community putting their entire 800U into a trade, I want to snatch their mouse away. This isn't a market gambling on sizes; it's a hunting ground where you need to calculate odds and watch the trends, especially for those with thin capital. Stability is key; rushing to double your money will only get you cut like chives.
Last year, I had a 'Shaky Hand Brother' in my community. When he first joined, he had a 600U account, and he could hesitate for ten minutes before clicking the buy button, privately messaging me asking, 'Will it rise as soon as I sell and drop as soon as I buy?' I didn't give him any tips; I just said, 'Don't trust your feelings, trust the rules. You're ten times more stable than those who rush in recklessly.'
So, guess what happened? A month later, he shared a screenshot in the group showing his account had over 6000U; three months later, it soared to 20,000U, and he never blew up a single position, with drawdowns not exceeding 10%. Some said he was just lucky, but I immediately showed his trading records—consistently executing stop-loss and take-profit lines, without a single emotional trade. This is not luck; it’s discipline ingrained in him.
Today I’ll share this set of 'small capital survival and profit-making methods' with you, all of which are proven rules tested with real money, a hundred times more reliable than those who just shout signals.
Rule One: Divide the principal into three parts and seal off the escape routes.
Don’t emulate those 'gambler-style players' who throw all their assets in; when prices rise, they get euphoric, and when they fall, they panic and want to cut losses. This mindset will lead to a stumble after just a few steps. The correct operation is to divide the principal into three parts, each with its own purpose.
The first part (for example, 200U) is for 'daily small expenses'; focus on mainstream major currencies, and as soon as there’s a 3%-5% fluctuation, take the profit and stop—don’t be greedy and think about catching the entire wave; even making enough for a cup of milk tea is a win. The second part (another 200U) is for 'swing meals'; wait for the market to provide clear signals before acting, holding for 3-5 days for stability rather than speed, accumulating small wins into big victories. The third part (the final 200U) is for 'emergency backup'; even if the market crashes, don’t touch it. This is your confidence to come back again.
Remember, those who can truly survive in this field understand the importance of keeping half of their awareness and half of their money off the field.
Rule Two: Only be a 'signal trader,' not a 'sideways vegetable.'
I have statistically observed that the market spends at least 80% of the time in sideways movements, just like an old lady wrapping her feet—long and unpleasant. During this time, frequently opening and closing positions is not making money; it's working as a 'transaction fee laborer' for the platform. When the month ends, all profits go to cover utility bills. Are you losing or not?
My secret is 'when not to move, don’t; when you move, make sure to win.' If there’s no signal, sit quietly, drink tea, and watch the market; don’t get itchy hands looking for opportunities everywhere. Once a clear signal appears (such as the moving averages converging and then diverging or volume suddenly increasing), act decisively, without hesitation. More importantly, once profits reach 12%, withdraw half to secure some profit; let the remaining follow the market, so even if there’s a subsequent pullback, you won’t lose.
Waiting is not cowardice; it is waiting for the best opportunity to act, and that is the rhythm of a master.
Rule Three: Rules override emotions; don’t let your hands make decisions for your brain.
Many people do not misjudge the market; they just can’t control their hands. When prices rise, they want to profit more; when they fall, they want to average down and recover, ultimately getting deeper into trouble. I set rules for 'shaky hands,' and you should write them down and stick them on your screen:
Set the stop-loss line for each trade at 2%, and immediately exit when it hits that point; never get emotionally attached to the market. Once profits exceed 4%, first reduce the position by half to secure gains, and let the remaining profits 'run a marathon'; no matter how much you lose, absolutely do not average down, as averaging down is like handing a knife to your losses.
I made him chant 'rules above feelings' three times before placing each order, and now he is even more serious than I am. No matter how tempting the market is, he never crosses the line. Making money is never about a miraculous operation; it’s about a system that controls those impulsive urges.
Honestly, having little capital is never the original sin; being eager to 'flip the script in one go' is. Turning 600U into 20,000U is not about how accurately I shout signals, but about executing simple rules to the extreme and patiently waiting for opportunities.
When I first entered the industry, I was also groping around in the dark, stepping into the pitfalls of liquidation and paying countless tuition fees before figuring things out. Now I shine a light on these experiences; it’s up to you whether you want to follow.
