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Regulatory**: Global crackdowns (e.g. EU on non-EUR stablecoins, USA on mixers).

- **Security**: Hacks of DeFi protocols (e.g. $300M losses in June 2024) and NFT scams.

- **Correlation with NASDAQ**: Cryptos follow the trends of tech stocks, exposing themselves to macro risks.

$ETH 5. Strategies to Minimize Losses**

- **Diversification**:

- **70% in BTC/ETH**: Less volatile, considered "store of value" in the sector.

- **20% in utility altcoins**: Projects with clear roadmaps (e.g. Chainlink for oracles, Monero for privacy).

- **10% in speculative assets**: Only capital that can be afforded to lose.

- **Risk Management**:

- **Stop-loss**: Set automatic orders to limit losses (-15% from purchase price).

- **Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA)**: Invest fixed amounts monthly to mitigate volatility.

- **Security**:

- **Cold wallet**: Ledger or Trezor for long-term funds.

- **2FA and whitelist**: Protect accounts on exchanges.

- **Continuous Education**:

- Monitor news on reliable platforms (CoinTelegraph, Decrypt).

- Avoid FOMO: Do not buy just because an asset is rising (+50% in 24h is often a pump-and-dump signal).

### **6. What to Avoid**

- **Leverage trading**: 70% of retail traders lose money with futures.

- **Following influencers**: Many are paid to promote unverified projects.

- **All-in on "viral" projects**: E.g. NFTs or tokens launched on Telegram without audits.

### **Conclusion**

The market is in a transitional phase: institutions and technology are driving adoption, but regulatory risks and speculation remain high. **Focus on BTC/ETH for stability, in-depth research on altcoins, and discipline in risk management** are key to not getting "burned".

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