Even those who already have experience in the crypto universe can make costly mistakes. In 2025, with high volatility, the constant emergence of new projects, and the advancement of regulations in several Latin American countries, following these five rules is key to protecting your assets and increasing the chances of making profits.

This article is aimed at those who already understand the basics of the sector and are looking to refine their strategy with slightly more advanced decisions.

1. Smart diversification: much more than spreading assets

In the traditional market, diversification is already a well-known practice. In crypto, it becomes even more vital. But diversifying does not simply mean spreading capital among a dozen random altcoins. It is about: maintaining a solid base with leading assets like BTC and ETH; evaluating different sectors such as DeFi, L1 and L2 infrastructures, real-world assets (RWAs) and decentralized stablecoins; considering the correlation between assets and the global macroeconomic context.

Investing too much in illiquid or excessively speculative tokens can compromise portfolio stability. In bear cycles, this translates into significant losses and little capacity to react.

2. Protection orders: stop-loss, take-profit, and technical management

In an environment where it is not uncommon to see movements of between 15% and 30% in a single day, leaving positions open without protection remains a costly mistake. Intermediate-level strategies include: setting stop-loss based on real support zones, not just arbitrary percentages; using trailing stops to maximize profits without overexposing; combining partial take-profits in different phases of the cycle to ensure liquidity and rebalance intelligently.

It is also advisable to explore tools like trading bots with automated commands to manage risks and benefits.

3. Emotional control: trade with a thesis, not on impulse

Those who have been in the market for a while know how dangerous it is to enter an asset due to FOMO (fear of missing out) or to sell in panic during a correction. A solid strategy depends on self-control.

Some useful tactics are: having a clear entry plan, defined objectives, and exit points before trading; recording the reasons behind each trade or investment in a trading journal; avoiding overexposure during market euphoria. Additionally, it is key to periodically review your investment thesis based on new information, and not be afraid to adjust the course when necessary.

4. Constant research: DYOR as a survival tool

Even experienced investors can fall into poorly structured projects if they do not research thoroughly. The famous "Do Your Own Research" (DYOR) goes far beyond looking at a chart or following influencers. It is necessary to read the whitepaper and understand the project's proposal and its tokenomics; investigate the team — do they have real experience in the sector? Are they active on social media? — analyze the community, its presence on key platforms, and trading volume.

Tools like Messari, DeFiLlama, and CoinGecko Pro are powerful allies to go beyond the surface. And of course, follow reliable sources like the content we offer here at Square.

5. Digital security: more than a good practice, an obligation

With the rise of attacks in 2025, protecting oneself is no longer optional. An intermediate-level investor must adopt a proactive stance: use hardware wallets for long-term storage; separate wallets by function: one for DeFi, another for storing assets, and one for testing; frequently revoke access to dApps using tools like revoke.cash; verify URLs, avoid fake domains, and detect phishing signals before logging in.

The integration between networks and Web3 wallets brought convenience, but it also increased attack vectors. Any precaution is not enough.

In the end, discipline and consistency make the difference

In a market where attention quickly shifts to the next 'moonshot', maintaining focus on good practices is what separates those who survive from those who disappear in a cycle.

The five rules we share do not guarantee instant profits, but they do prevent basic mistakes and protect you from traps that continue to affect even the most veteran investors. Diversify wisely, use protection tools, control your emotions, deepen your research, and never neglect your security. Those who master these practices tend to better seize every opportunity in the crypto market, with fewer surprises and more consistency.

And you? Are you already applying these five rules?

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