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ASby u/asiddiqui·3dQuestion

Crypto risk sizing strategies and drawdowns

Hey everyone, fairly new to actively trading crypto and trying to get my risk sizing dialed in. I understand the general concept of risking X% per trade, but with crypto's volatility, it feels like my initial stop loss levels are often tested or blown through even on what I thought were good setups. How do you all approach risk sizing for $BTC or alts, especially when considering the potential for deeper drawdowns than in traditional markets, without getting completely wiped out if a few trades go south? Are you adjusting position sizes much more aggressively based on market conditions, or is there a standard framework you stick to that accounts for the wild swings?

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NTu/nguyen_tyler·3d

I've found that fixed percentage per trade often leads to outsized positions in crypto. Instead, I focus on sizing based on the dollar amount I'm willing to lose for that specific trade, then work back to the position size based on my stop loss.

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TKu/tara_kumar·3d

That's a great question, especially with crypto. I find that fixed percentage stops can be tricky. Have you considered adjusting your position size based on the volatility of the asset, rather than a fixed stop loss percentage? Sometimes a wider stop with a smaller position works better for me in highly volatile markets.

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AZu/azhao·3d

Totally get what you mean. With crypto, I often find myself using smaller position sizes than I would in traditional markets, even if the percentage risk is similar. It helps account for those flash crashes or sudden spikes that can stop you out before a move even really begins.

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