The Crypto Market Is Flashing This Bearish Sign for the Very First Time. Here's What to Do.
What to do now
If you have a high risk tolerance and a multiyear investing horizon, it's reasonable to start nibbling over the next few weeks, especially with Bitcoin and Ethereum. Use small buys spread over time, and assume you might be early.
On the other hand, if you're the type who will panic if the market drops another 10% to 30%, the better move is to hold out, wait for volatility to cool over the next couple of months, and understand that the best time to buy crypto is, in the big view of things, the time when you're going to be comfortable enough to actually hold it for as long as you'll need to get a return.
For everyone, the goal is the same: First survive, then try to thrive as conditions permit.
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Alex Carchidi has positions in Bitcoin and Ethereum. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
The Crypto Market Is Flashing This Bearish Sign for the Very First Time. Here's What to Do. was originally published by The Motley Fool
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