If you don't have a large amount of funds, it's better to keep a steady rhythm rather than frequently making moves. This is the fundamental basis for long-term survival.

I once guided a trader who started with only 800U. Over 42 days, he steadily grew his capital to 45,000U, maintaining a calm mindset throughout the process—gradually and steadily profiting from the market.

If your principal is around 1,000U, then don't dream of "getting rich overnight." Honestly, the market is most effective at exploiting those who seek quick profits—first giving you some small wins to keep you hooked, then harvesting. Today's profits can be wiped out by a single losing order tomorrow, and your principal is gone with it.

That trader started with such a small capital, and now not only can he profit steadily himself, but he also plans to involve his family. The key to his success is actually two words: rhythm.

Turning small capital around never relies on full margin or all-in bets; it depends on precise position sizing and grasping the market rhythm. I designed a four-step plan for him, which is simple to execute:

**First Trick: Three-Stage Positioning, Discipline Must Be Ironclad**

Divide 800U into three parts for trading. The first trade uses only one-third of the funds. The remaining two-thirds are kept as a safety net—no clear signals appear, so absolutely no action is taken. No reckless adding to positions, no chasing bottoms, and definitely no holding through losses. This seems simple, but in reality, it's the hardest to stick to.

**Second Trick: Only Target High-Probability Opportunities**

Avoid the market during choppy periods; wait until the trend becomes clear before entering. You don't have to fully capitalize on a single move; instead, split it into three smaller parts, earning a little each time, and eventually, the small gains add up to big profits. Many ask why not pursue maximum profit per trade; the answer is small funds can't withstand such volatility.

**Third Trick: Rolling Profits, Stop-Loss Is a Dead Rule**

After earning 100U on the first trade, the second trade involves adding the original principal plus that 100U profit. Position sizes gradually increase but always within your control. The core concept here is: profits are rolled out, not gambled out. Winning once by chance isn't skill; consistently making money is true mastery.

**Fourth Trick: Take Profits When the Time Is Right, Never Be Attached**

When others blow up their accounts, we've already taken profits. When others chase high prices madly, we've already secured our gains. Reaching a big profit isn't the ultimate goal; stability, control, and strong stop-losses are. Under this mindset, doubling the account becomes a natural outcome.

I've seen too many small-cap players who are more impatient than anyone else, opening chaotic trades, setting chaotic stop-losses. The more they lose, the more anxious they become, ultimately falling into a vicious cycle—wanting to turn things around but getting more and more harvested. The root cause isn't technical skill but rhythm.

Trading isn't gambling; it's about controlling rhythm. For small funds, the most important thing is to survive long enough to earn steadily. Many get wiped out in three months, losing their capital, and never recover. But as long as you survive the first year and master the rhythm, subsequent profits will compound like interest.

To turn things around, first learn to survive. The specific methods of position sizing, opportunity recognition, and rhythm control are what can save you two years of detours.