This batch-wise profit-taking strategy is fine. In a bear market, it's good to make some profit; don't delude yourself into thinking you can sell at the highest. Just aim to catch a piece of the action, and don't try to eat every last bit. It's fine to take profits in batches when fees loosen or position sizes decrease. Avoid chasing shorts.
Chasing shorts might just be the fuel that the big players want to see. The big players control the market; they can decide how high to push it. It's easy to get burned by shorting a market with tens of millions in value. Don't short small altcoins with tens of millions in market cap lightly; it's better to pass and catch a single opportunity than to get wiped out. With this level of position, Voxel can squeeze the shorts to death.
I operate conservatively. For volatile coins, take profits in batches. You with larger perspectives can do as you wish. Just aim to achieve a result you are satisfied with. Recently, weekends have been enjoyable with the altcoin market. Just stick to your profit-taking plan.