Cryptocurrency circles have never been a casino; those without discipline are doomed to become stepping stones.

I recently took a novice under my wing. His initial capital was only 800 yuan, and in two months it grew to 18,000, now the account is approaching 30,000. He never once blew up his position. Some say it's luck; I say no, this is the result of strictly following trading discipline.

Today, I want to share the core methodology I’ve developed over the years. It’s not some secret weapon, just the most straightforward fund management and mindset control.

**First Trick: Money Must Be Divided into Three Parts, Reckless Trading Will Kill You**

I’ve seen too many beginners put all their hundreds of yuan into one position. When it rises a bit, they start dreaming; when it drops a little, they wake up in the middle of the night. Without changing this mindset, no amount of money is safe.

My approach is very aggressive: the 3-3-1-4 allocation method.

300 yuan is dedicated to intraday short-term trading. Only focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum, and withdraw all profits after earning 3 to 5 points daily. No greed. Take profits and leave, never cling.

Another 300 yuan is for swing trading. Only take positions when there’s a confirmed opportunity—like ETF launch news or macro policy changes. Once entered, hold for 3 to 5 days, aiming for stability rather than quick in-and-out.

The remaining 400 yuan is a safety line. No matter how the market kills the price, this money stays untouched. It’s your only chip to turn the tide when you hit rock bottom.

The first rule in crypto is to survive. Getting rich overnight is a fairy tale, but blowing up your account overnight is the norm. Experienced traders understand this well: allocate 70% of your funds to core assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and only use the remaining 30% to gamble.

**Second Trick: Only Go for Big Gains, Don’t Pick Up Sesame Seeds**

Ninety percent of the time in crypto is just grinding. Frequent trading during sideways consolidation is just paying exchange fees. I’ve seen too many people trade ten times a day, with fees eating up most of their profits.

Tears and lessons have taught me that when there’s no trend, even the best technical analysis is useless. Instead of constantly fiddling with noise, it’s better to sit tight and wait for a real big opportunity.

The ones who make money do this: identify the big cycle, big direction, and big trend, allocate enough position size at once, then wait. Wait for Bitcoin to rise from 15,000 to 20,000, wait for Ethereum from 800 to 2000. That’s where the real gains come from.

Those who trade daily and switch coins frequently all end up losing to fees and slippage.

**Third Trick: Mindset Management Is More Valuable Than Technique**

This is something I’ve earned with real money.

When the market rises, don’t get cocky; when it falls, don’t panic. Getting cocky leads to chasing highs; panicking leads to cutting losses. The result is the same—your account gets smaller and smaller.

My approach is to set clear stop-loss and take-profit levels. When it reaches the target, exit completely; when it hits the bottom line, add to the position. Nothing is driven by emotion; everything follows the plan.

Most importantly, once you accept the risk nature of crypto, you won’t expect stable returns. Some months earn 30%, some only 3%, and some months may even lose money. But as long as discipline is maintained, long-term gains won’t be bad.

In short, crypto is a game of choice and execution. Choosing the right direction accounts for 30%, strict execution accounts for 70%. Those who end up making big money are never the most technically skilled, but the most disciplined.