Risk Management for Volatile Crypto Trading
Without proper risk management, volatile markets will destroy your capital.
The Risk Management Framework
Position Sizing
The 1-2% Rule: Never risk more than 1-2% of your account per trade.
Volatility Adjusted: Reduce size in high volatility periods.
Stop Losses
Technical Stops: Place below support/resistance
Volatility Stops: Use ATR to set dynamic stops
Time Stops: Exit if trade doesn't work in expected time
Portfolio Risk
Correlation: Don't hold correlated assets
Concentration: Maximum 20% in any single asset
Cash Position: Keep dry powder for opportunities
Psychological Risk
FOMO Management: Stick to your plan
Revenge Trading: Take breaks after losses
Overconfidence: Respect the market
Tools
- Portfolio trackers
- Stop loss calculators
- Risk/reward ratios
- Position size calculators