Many people continue to incur losses after entering the crypto space, but the real issue often isn't luck or technical skill, rather a lack of systematic trading understanding. Emotional FOMO, blind leverage stacking—these behaviors only lead you step by step to become a victim of market cuts.

I have also experienced multiple liquidation events in the early morning, with my account once approaching zero. It wasn't until a seasoned trader pointed it out that I turned the situation around— the key isn't finding a secret to overnight riches, but building a reproducible trading system. Using half a year to grow from 3,000 USDT to 287,000 USDT, this strategy is precisely based on careful, step-by-step planning. Today, I want to share this methodology.

**Phase One: Stop the Bleeding (First 7 days)**

The root cause of liquidation is usually not technical issues but reckless operations without discipline. If your starting capital is 3,000 USDT, a more rational allocation would be:

- 2,000 USDT to deploy in the top 20 mainstream coins by market cap, but avoid coins ranked 3rd, 7th, and 15th (these coins have strange volatility patterns and are easily manipulated by big players)
- 800 USDT as dedicated arbitrage funds, focusing on price discrepancies across different exchanges
- 200 USDT reserved as emergency funds to handle sudden market fluctuations

The goal at this stage is simple: stop losses and regain confidence.

**Phase Two: Bloodsucking (Days 8-30)**

If the first phase is executed properly, you can now aim for a steady daily return of 3%-5%. The key is to accurately capture two types of trading signals:

First, a price difference exceeding 1.5% for BTC/USDT between secondary exchanges. Second, a perpetual contract funding rate below -0.02% for 12 consecutive hours (a negative funding rate means longs are subsidizing shorts, making long positions more advantageous).

Once these two conditions are met, you can initiate a "hedge arbitrage" strategy: buy spot on Exchange A while opening an equivalent short position on Exchange B. This way, you profit from the price difference, collect funding rates, and benefit from market volatility. Last month, this strategy alone netted 4,273 USDT. Precise execution requires keen market timing.

**Phase Three: Kill Shot (Days 31-90)**

When your account exceeds 20,000 USDT, you can scale up your operations. At this stage, start focusing on opportunities in newer coins. Although these tokens carry higher risks, their growth potential is often greater—provided you avoid chasing highs and instead leverage the information advantage and strict position management accumulated in the previous phases. Doubling or even tripling your capital in this phase is not uncommon.

**From 3,000 to 300,000, it’s all about rules**

Many see this kind of result as a miracle, but in essence, it’s about understanding market rules and exploiting information gaps. The key is not to be driven by market emotions but to follow your system consistently. Transitioning from a "harvested leek" to a "harvester" is simply this process.

This logic may seem simple, but the real challenge lies in mindset and execution. Many understand the principles but lack the courage to act or give up halfway. If you're interested in gradually deepening this system, feel free to continue discussing practical details.