New traders always ask this question: I've only been trading for a few months, and my account is only a few hundred to a thousand dollars. How can I operate without getting liquidated?

Honestly, being afraid is not wrong. It just shows that you understand the risks of the market.

A thousand dollars cannot be considered a large capital to trade with, and this is the most common mistake among beginners. I've seen too many small accounts get wiped out because they want to double their money quickly. The only way for small capital to survive is to abandon aggressive trading.

What exactly should you do? First, don't go all-in. Divide the thousand dollars into five parts, and only risk two hundred dollars each time. Don't use too high leverage; 5 to 10 times is generally enough. 50x or 100x leverage is suicidal. A 10% daily fluctuation in BTC is normal; if you use 10x leverage and the market moves 10% against you, you'll be liquidated immediately. Just do the math and you'll understand the probability.

Losing money tests your mentality the most. Don't rush to add to your position, and don't keep buying out of impulse. Sometimes, stopping to reflect is more valuable than continuing to trade. Take a day or two off, think about why you lost, and once your mindset is adjusted, re-enter with a small amount. Opportunities in the market are always there; don't miss out on this wave.

When you make money, don't be greedy. For example, if you earn $500, take out $300 and lock in the profit, and continue trading with the remaining $200. Even if you lose later, you've already made money.

My own trading bottom line is simple: if I lose 2% of my total funds in a day, I become alert; if I lose 6%, I stop trading immediately. Protect your profits first, then pursue further gains. Even experienced traders with a 60% win rate are considered experts; don't expect to win every time.

Beginners, remember these points: don't rush with small amounts, use low leverage, set stop-losses in advance, and take profits when you can. That's how your account grows steadily over time.