According to @CryptoMichNL, avoiding leverage on altcoins limited his drawdown during the recent crash because altcoins are inherently high-volatility, making added leverage unnecessary and risky (source: @CryptoMichNL on X, Oct 21, 2025). He advises traders to favor spot positions on altcoins and, if using leverage at all, deploy it to reduce net risk exposure rather than to amplify it (source: @CryptoMichNL on X, Oct 21, 2025). For execution, this implies prioritizing spot entries and using modest hedges to cap downside and avoid forced liquidations on volatile pairs (source: @CryptoMichNL on X, Oct 21, 2025).

According to Compounding Quality on Twitter, the latest ETF Cheat Sheet outlines major ETF types, including sector, thematic, leveraged, inverse, and commodity ETFs, and highlights their specific trading characteristics and risk profiles (source: @QCompounding, June 8, 2025). Traders can use this sheet to identify optimal ETF strategies for market rotation, volatility hedging, and exposure management. The growing popularity of crypto-linked ETFs, as noted in the cheat sheet, continues to deepen the connection between traditional equity markets and digital assets, influencing both liquidity and volatility patterns across crypto markets.

According to Balaji (@balajis), USDC, initially launched with $25 million from corporate funds, has grown into a $56 billion asset, generating billions annually. This growth highlights USDC's significant impact on the cryptocurrency market as a stablecoin, making it an essential asset for traders focusing on stability and liquidity. The expansion of USDC underscores its critical role in trading strategies, particularly for those seeking to hedge against volatility. (Source: Balaji's tweet)