How to Use Diversification to Trade a Turbulent Market
Bulls vs. Bears. The long history of two animals battling against each other on Wall Street has now paved its way into the crypto markets. After a long reign, the bulls have taken a step back and the bears have taken over. That said, most of us are aware that the market conditions right now aren’t the most trader-friendly; stable coins have been destabilized and there’s a bloodbath with red candlesticks taking dips. So, what could help a trader or an investor at this point? The simple answer is diversification, or the golden rule of never putting all your eggs in one basket. Striking the....
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One practice that is used by investors around the world is diversification. Diversification simply means not putting all of our eggs into one basket. Smart money managers spread the total amount of investment capital across as wide a range of investment styles and asset classes as possible. Diversifying your investment portfolio is especially important for investments that are being used for your retirement. Over the last few years a large number of people were fortunate enough to buy in when Bitcoin was priced at $35 and sell when it reached $1000. This profit can of course be used for....