I am buying $5,000 BTC right now!

Dr. Crypto Ape
Coinmonks
4 min readMay 13, 2023

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Using tools like the Crypto Risk Index can be incredibly important when trading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC). Cryptocurrency markets can be highly volatile and unpredictable, and the Crypto Risk Index is designed to provide traders with a comprehensive analysis of the risks associated with investing in different cryptocurrencies. The index takes into account a wide range of factors, including price volatility, market liquidity, and overall market conditions, and is updated hourly by https://cryptomarketbuzz.com/index.html to reflect the latest market conditions. By using tools like the Crypto Risk Index, traders can make more informed decisions about when and how to invest in cryptocurrencies, helping to mitigate risk and improve their chances of success in this fast-moving and rapidly-evolving market.

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I wrote an article a few day ago on how I was planning to invest $5,000 in BTC, and explained my simple plan:

How I am planning to invest $5,000 in Crypto?

The plan was simple (I wrote on May 4, 2023):

What about now that BTC price dropped to $28,269 (May 3, 2023)? Well, the risk index is at 43 which is just below Elevated. I have learned to be a bit risk averse and only buy if the Risk Index is below Medium. That’s when I can have higher level of confidence that the risk of price correction is very low (but never zero!).

I am monitoring the risk index almost every hour that it updates. And I am waiting for when the BTC Risk Index drops below 25 (Medium), and then I will buy $5,000 worth of BTC!

I also mentioned:

When will the Risk Index drop below Medium?

No one knows, and I don’t know! but I am very patient when it comes to investing and making money. So I will patiently monitor the Risk Index and will enter when it is the right time.

Until then, ….

Today (May 12, 2023), the BTC Risk Index is at 20, which is below Medium, and it is within my risk tolerance (below 25) to buy $5,000 of BTC at $26,332, according to the my trading strategy.

BTC Price and Risk Index from https://cryptomarketbuzz.com/index.html

Will the price go further down?

There’s always a possibility for more price correction. No one can predict the market and say for sure when the bottom happens. So yes, the price may go further down, but given the Risk Index being at 20 for BTC, first that probability is low and then the probability of a price jump in the near future (even after a slight price correction) is high.

So given the previous Price/Risk trends, I am willing to take this small risk and buy.

When will I sell BTC for a profit?

I will be monitoring the Price/Risk trends and will sell (exit) my BTC position when the BTC Risk Index is High (or close to High). I don’t know when that will be, but I will be very patient and will stick to my plan.

Let’s see what happens ….

There is no Guarantee for Future Performance!

I should note that I am not a financial advisor, and this blog is NOT to advise buy, hold, sell, or do any crypto trading. It’s entirely up to you and you should do your own research. I am only sharing my experience using the Crypto Risk Index. Also, previous performance and price actions do not guarantee future performance, and you should be aware of the risks associated with crypto trading.

Have fun! Make some money! Enjoy it!

Final thoughts …

Crypto investing can be highly lucrative, but it also comes with a number of risks. Without a proper risk management strategy in place, investors can suffer significant losses when the markets go against them. As always, my advice is to manage your risks, understand the crypto markets, read the news, understand the assets you are investing in, and have proper exit or HODL strategy before entering any investments.

Keep in mind, the information provided in this blog is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or any other sort of advice and you should not treat any of the blog’s content as such. You need to do your own research and understand the underlying volatility and legal and political aspects of cryptocurrency markets. Also, you need to consult your legal, financial and tax advisors before investing in cryptocurrencies. There are risks in cryptocurrency investments. Do your own research and invest wisely.

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Dr. Crypto Ape
Coinmonks

I write about crypto trading tools, crypto market news, and investing.