For those wondering about my current positioning, moving forward I remain well-positioned for a reversal to the upside, and despite the bearish sentiment over the last few days, I’ve used this as an opportunity to gradually rotate back into the market.

Over the past several weeks and months, I’ve reduced my Bitcoin exposure and increased my allocation to altcoins, which have outperformed and which I expect to continue outperforming as we move closer to the cycle top and deeper into this risk-on environment. That said, I no longer feel comfortable being fully invested without cash on the side.

Going forward, I will always keep a 6-7% allocation to cash in both my equity and crypto portfolios. This gives me flexibility to hedge during technical breakdowns, adapt quickly to new market conditions, and stay prepared for volatility in the coming weeks.

I believe the smartest approach right now is to avoid leverage and options and remain focused on spot holdings. Many who are trying to trade short-term volatility will likely get shaken out before the next real directional move.

By keeping some cash on the side and avoiding leveraged plays, I have both the optionality for further upside and the ability to manage downside risk.

Combined with my diversified equity portfolio across multiple industries, including a large allocation to defensive sectors, this approach reduces my overall beta exposure and helps me stay objective as we head into volatile times.