New here, quick question on sizing into volatile moves

Ah, the classic 'suddenly rips or dumps' scenario. My usual move is to wait for the dust to settle, because trying to catch that knife often feels more like a game of 'pin the tail on the donkey' with my entire trading account at stake. Good luck with your risk management, it's a lifelong quest.

For me, waiting for things to settle usually pays off. Trying to catch those initial moves often leads to getting whipsawed, and the risk/reward just isn't there for my strategy.

Honestly, trying to scale into those initial news-driven moves is usually just gambling. The spreads are wide, and stops get hunted. I'd wait for things to settle and for a clearer direction to establish before putting on anything close to full size.