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Understanding Crypto Volatility Clusters
Crypto volatility doesn't move in a straight line. We explain why calm periods can be followed by sudden spikes in price swings, a phenomenon known as volatility clustering, and what it means for your portfolio.
The Psychology of Crypto Investing: Riding the Market Cycle
Understanding the psychology of crypto investing means recognizing how emotions influence decisions, especially during different phases of the market cycle. We explore this cycle and how pre-written rules can help you manage emotional trading.
Maximum Drawdown: Understanding Your Crypto's Biggest Falls
Maximum drawdown tells a story about the largest drop an investment has experienced from its peak value. For crypto investors, understanding this number is key to assessing the true experience of being down. It's a vital risk metric that often gets overlooked.
Track Crypto Across Wallets: Spotting the Glitches in Your Numbers
Tracking your crypto across multiple wallets and exchanges can quickly become complicated. We explore common pitfalls that distort your portfolio value and lead to inaccurate cost basis calculations, making reconciliation essential.
Understanding Bear Markets and Crypto's Unique Cycles
We explore what a bear market means, distinguishing it from a correction. We also examine the particularities of crypto bear markets within the broader market cycle.
Crypto Risk Management: Seven Ideas for Surviving a Market Crash
Managing risk in your crypto portfolio requires a thoughtful approach, especially when market volatility strikes. We explore seven core concepts that can help you navigate downturns, focusing on crypto risk management principles that stand the test of real-world price swings.
Bitcoin Dominance: What It Measures and What It Doesn't
Bitcoin dominance is a metric that often sparks discussion among crypto investors. We'll explore what this number actually tells us about the market and where its limitations lie, especially regarding altcoins and stablecoin influence.
Interest Rates and Crypto: How Fed Policy Shapes Risk Appetite
Understanding how interest rates and Federal Reserve actions influence your crypto portfolio is key. We explore the transmission of monetary policy to risk assets and how these shifts can affect your holdings.
The Currency Effect: How FX Impacts Your Crypto Returns
You've seen your crypto portfolio grow, but have you considered how much of that gain is due to the asset's performance and how much is due to currency fluctuations? We explore the currency effect on returns, a key factor for investors outside the US.
Holding Cash in Your Crypto Portfolio: The Position That Does Nothing on Purpose
Holding cash in a crypto portfolio serves a unique purpose: to provide stability and flexibility. We explore what a cash allocation can do for you, its costs, and how it might have performed in a downturn.
