After so many years in the circle, I've seen too many people come in dreaming of "getting rich overnight," only to lose everything in less than a week. Today, let's talk about some practical tips—if you're tight on funds and only have 3,000 RMB (about $400 USD), and want to grow this capital into something bigger, the following logic might help you avoid some pitfalls.

There are only three core points: tame greed with rules, use time to exchange for gains, and completely abandon a gambler's mentality.

**Capital Allocation: Don't go all-in at once**

$400 USD may seem insignificant, but the key is how you use it. My approach is:

$300 as the main force, split into three parts, each $100. Only operate with one part at a time; if you lose it all, stop trading—no additional funds added. The remaining $100 is the "learning fee pool"—used for testing new strategies, paying Gas fees (necessary for airdrops), or adding margin during extreme market volatility.

Why allocate like this? The crypto market runs 24/7, and beginners are most likely to blow up their mentality after a series of losses, which can lead to irrational trading. The logic of splitting positions is simple: it allows you to "lose enough to learn" while keeping the chips to turn the situation around.

**Three trading styles: adapt to the situation**

I don't believe that a single strategy can dominate all market conditions. The market shows different temperaments at different times, and your approach must change accordingly.

**First: Ultra-short-term (scalping style)**

Suitable for sideways markets or when a hot coin suddenly surges (for example, when a major influencer suddenly endorses a project). Use $100 with 5x leverage, limited to mainstream coins like Bitcoin or Ethereum. Watch the 15-minute K-line; when the price breaks above the upper Bollinger Band with significantly increased volume, decisively go long. The goal is clear: take a 3%-5% profit and close immediately—no greed. Speed is the core of this approach—enter quickly, exit just as fast.