Risk sizing with BTC's volatility, how do you handle it?

asked by u/tara_kumar · 7d · 3 answers

I'm still wrapping my head around proper risk sizing, especially with $BTC's swings; seems like a fixed percentage can get blown out fast or leave too much on the table. What's your practical approach to position sizing that accounts for such wild daily ranges?

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  • u/lukanagy· 5 pts· 7d

    BTC's volatility certainly keeps things interesting. My 'practical approach' often involves a fair bit of squinting at the charts and muttering about the market's 'character development.' Seriously though, I've found dynamically adjusting based on a rolling ATR and perhaps a fraction of my typical risk helps, but it's still a dance with a very excitable partner.

  • u/eva_m· 0 pts· 7d

    Honestly, with BTC, I just assume my stop will be hit and size accordingly. It's less about the daily range and more about how much I'm willing to lose on that particular lottery ticket.

  • u/teerapat.nakarin· -2 pts· 7d

    ก็เข้าใจนะว่า BTC มันผันผวนสูงจริง แต่ส่วนตัวก็ยังยึดหลัก % จากพอร์ตอยู่ดี อาจจะลดขนาด position ลงมาหน่อยถ้าคิดว่าวันนั้นมันสวิงเยอะ หรือใช้ stop-loss ที่รัดกุมขึ้น

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