#比特币与黄金战争 Many beginners ask me the most: How can I grow small capital into a larger amount? My answer has always been the same—first seal your losses, then figure out how to make money.

Observing retail traders around me who often go bankrupt, the problem is usually not technical. They often fail due to a simple and crude idea: all-in gambling, unwilling to set stop-losses. Those who can survive longer in the market, their first lesson is always learning risk management. This is not conservatism; it’s the basic skill to stay alive.

**How to play short-term contracts steadily? Small positions + low leverage**

If you plan to do short-term contracts, my advice is: leverage no more than 5x, set a target of 6%-8% profit each time and close when reached, and set a hard stop-loss at 3%. Why be so strict? Small funds cannot withstand big drops. Instead of risking everything on one trade, it’s better to accumulate several small wins.

For example, using 10,000 USDT to trade, stop out if losing 300 USDT, consider taking profits at 600-800 USDT. It may seem insignificant, but running this for two or three weeks will surprise you with account growth. The secret of short-term trading isn’t about single big profits; the core is "small wins lead to big wins"—small gains pile up into large gains.

**How to catch trend opportunities in mid-term spot trading? Be bold but cautious**

To catch a trend of over 40%, you need good mental preparation; you will definitely be shaken out by shakeouts. At this point, the rule must be clear: set stop-loss at key support levels or below moving averages. Once broken, exit—no illusions. Take profit in two steps: when reaching 30%-35% profit, cut half of your position to lock in gains; the remaining part can follow a trailing stop, allowing you to chase the trend while protecting what you’ve already earned.

No one can buy at the bottom and sell at the top perfectly, but with a clear set of rules, you can at least keep 70-80% of your profits, and that’s enough.

**Position management: this is the key to how long your account can survive**

The same principal amount, trading with small or full positions are two different worlds. When trading small, you stay calm and are not afraid of fluctuations; with full positions, a slight price move can completely throw your emotions into chaos. The key isn’t how much you can earn per trade, but how much loss you can tolerate.

Before each trade, calmly ask yourself: How much am I willing to lose on this trade? Don’t think about how much you can make; think the other way around. Market opportunities are endless, but once your capital shrinks due to losses, it’s hard to bounce back.

**Why do I keep cycling in a losing loop?**

Many people think they are not diligent enough or not smart enough, but the real reason is often: they haven’t established a trading system that matches their capital size. Change doesn’t happen overnight from losing to winning; it starts with accepting "steadily getting richer." Taking it slow isn’t the problem; the problem is surviving until that day.