If you have less than 5,000 USDT on hand, don’t rush to go all in—let me tell you some hard truths.

In the crypto market, it’s never about being the boldest, it’s about keeping a clear head.

If your capital is small, you need to be even more steady and methodical. Last year, I met a guy who had just 800 USDT in his account. At first, he was super nervous, scared that one bad trade would wipe him out. I told him at the time: “Stick to the rules, and you’ll get there step by step.”

So what happened? In four months, his account grew to 19,000 USDT, and in half a year he hit 28,000 USDT. The whole time, not a single liquidation.

Some people think that’s just luck? Not at all. It’s all about one word: discipline.

Here are the three strategies that helped him climb from 800 USDT:

**First tip: Split your funds into three parts—don’t put all your eggs in one basket.**

How do you split it? Use 300 USDT for short-term trades, focusing only on major coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and cash out when you hit a 2%-4% move. Use 250 USDT for swing trades—only act when the signal is clear, and hold for 2 to 4 days. The remaining 250 USDT stays as backup funds, no matter how crazy the market gets—this is your ace in the hole.

You’ve seen those people who go all in with a few thousand USDT, right? If they win, they get cocky; if they lose, they’re crushed. It’s not sustainable. Smart players always keep something on the sidelines.

**Second tip: Only trade trends—don’t get caught in sideways chop.**

Most of the time, the market just grinds sideways. If you keep trading, you’re just paying fees to the platform. If there’s no opportunity, sit and wait. When the chance comes, strike precisely. When you make 12%, take half out—locking in profits is what really matters.

What’s the rhythm of a pro? "Wait when you should wait, and act decisively when it’s time."

When his account was doubling, I watched him calmly collect profits—never chasing highs or panicking.

**Third tip: Rules above all else—control your hands.**

Never let a single loss exceed 1.2%. Cut it immediately when it hits that mark. If profits go over 2.5%, reduce your position by half and let the rest run. If you lose, don’t average down—never let emotions run your trades.

You don’t need to predict every market move, but you must stick to your rules every time. Making money is all about using a system to restrain the impulse to gamble.

Bottom line: having little capital isn’t scary. What’s scary is always thinking “I’ll make it all back in one shot” or “this time I’ll recover.” Growing from 800 to 28,000 USDT wasn’t about miracle trades—it was about rules, patience, and discipline.

I used to grope around in the dark, but now I’ve got a light in my hand.

The light’s always on. Whether you follow it is up to you.