Market Corrections Are A Natural Part Of Investing
Even the most bullish and groundbreaking market will experience corrections. This reality often escapes consideration. After being involved in markets for some time, I began to see how important it was to factor this dynamic into my strategies. Multiple factors can trigger these events, making them even harder to predict. That said, as traders and investors, it’s still wise to stay in touch with the market. However, that is not enough, because everyone gets caught off guard at one point or another.
So, what do we do then? It seems rather obvious, but the only way to protect yourself is to plan for failure. This sounds counterintuitive and even strange to some, but it’s one of the most valuable lessons I have ever learned. It’s not that you don’t plan for success, but that you also plan for failure. When you are in a mall, school, or even an office block, you may be required to take part in a fire drill.
This is where an evacuation plan is tested. Yes, planning for failure, not because you want it to happen, but because it does happen. You need a plan, or a course of action, if you want to survive. This applies to markets as well, and you will be surprised at how many individuals lack this basic wisdom. I will lay out a few examples of how to structure a basic survival plan that can even be beneficial in some instances.
How Stablecoins Can Hedge Against Market Volatility
Those who have been following my journey will know that I began shifting to stablecoins the first time BTC crossed $50K in 2021 and have maintained a healthy allocation ever since. At my highest level, approximately 40% of my portfolio was in stablecoins. Currently, my stablecoins exposure is just below 20%, and I intend to keep it that way. Actually, it will continue to grow as I build up a few trading accounts denominated in USD. This brings me to the next viable option.
The great thing about futures is that you can profit regardless of which direction the market takes. However, this may not be for everyone, as you should ideally have experience trading with leverage. That being said, there is no better time to open up a position than after a massive move. Trading isn’t the best way to generate income, but it can be a great wealth builder. Big moves up or down ultimately create tremendous trading opportunities.
The problem is that this isn’t a daily or weekly occurrence, which is what you need if you are looking to generate monthly income. The upside of a collapsing market is that it also creates opportunity. The best trades or even investments are those made after a big correction or crash. You can read my recent article about building a trading account from zero if you are thinking about traveling this particular path. You will also find the best exchanges to utilize as a beginner.
Creating Crypto Content As A Hedge Against Market Volatility
This can actually be one of the best methods, but only if you are prepared to rack up tokens and forget about them. Looking back on some of my articles from Publish0x, I was somewhat surprised. Some of the articles I published in 2020 were earning $60 to $70 each when BTC was up at about $60K. This is a good investment of your time, but only if you are prepared to hodl. Obviously, at the time of writing, they were worth a lot less.
Content creators also have multiple opportunities outside of Publish0x. Hive is an excellent option because it also incorporates stablecoins. With your earning ratio set to 50/50, you can receive 50% of your earnings in HBD! This means your stablecoin allocation grows with additional capital. So, half of your earnings are safe from depreciation (outside of inflation), while the other half is captured in an asset that will hopefully increase in value over time.
This idea becomes even more attractive when you consider that HIVE is currently trading at $0.64 at the time of writing and has been as high as $3.41! Another important point is that platforms such as Publish0x, Read.cash, and Noise.cash all operate on a USD model, which brings me to the next approach.
How To Maximize Dollar-Based Earnings During Crypto Market Volatility
For the platforms I just mentioned, a dynamic works extremely well in downturns. Because these platforms operate on a dollar-based model, the amount of coin or token you receive increases as prices depreciate. The lower the price, the more coin you receive. However, as mentioned, this dynamic is only truly realized when prices recover. For instance, Statera is currently trading at $0.017 and can be earned on Publish0x.
The all-time high is $0.46, and even if STA returned only to the $0.10 range, it would significantly affect the value of your holdings. Another side to the dollar-based model is platforms that not only pay you based on a dollar model but also retain and record the value in dollars. In essence, this means that if you earned $10 before this recent crash, you would still have $10 regardless of price action. In other words, your capital would only be exposed to market conditions once you withdraw it.
A popular platform that uses this model is Cointiply. Cointiply displays your earnings in USD and BTC but holds them in USD. This causes your BTC valuation to rise and fall with the market. The USD value, however, stays unchanged and can only increase as you earn more. Cashing out from Cointiply and similar platforms is best done at the bottom of a crash. This way, you can receive more BTC, Doge, or whatever coin you decide to choose. FireFaucet earnings are also locked in USD.
Using Passive Crypto Income During Market Downturns
This is one of the best options because a daily guarantee of new capital lets you buy the opportunities you identify. You can use capital to DCA or wait for a confirmed bottom. A reversal can be an even safer entry point. Some passive models will generate alts by default and can be HODLed or swapped for a preferred project. Heavily oversold projects can also be an option, provided they are quality.
It is also wise to keep passive models that generate stablecoins. Be sure to maintain a healthy allocation to stables. If you have a lot of skin in the game, then increasing your stablecoin allocation makes even more sense, as you won’t really be sacrificing potential gains. Greed will entice you to put everything in alts, or even BTC, but maintaining some stability is vital.
Final Thoughts
Some of these ideas will be smaller, while others will be larger, in terms of dollar value. What matters is the sector you are exposed to. Many projects will still see massive price surges. In these cases, it matters less to have large holdings. This is also why doing thorough research is imperative if you truly want to benefit over time. Investing takes time, even in crypto. All the best! See you next time!
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