What Is the Calmar Ratio? Why Is Maximum Drawdown Also an Important Criterion for Evaluating Trading Strategies?

In cryptocurrency trading, some strategies deliver high annual returns but have also experienced significant account drawdowns; others generate relatively lower returns but have smaller maximum drawdowns. Comparing only final returns can easily overlook the risks the capital was exposed to along the way. The Calmar Ratio is a metric that helps us consider returns and maximum drawdown together.

First, what is the Calmar Ratio?

The Calmar Ratio is typically calculated by dividing t

Panda'sStrategy 22 minutes agoBullish

10kU Trading Rules: Remember These Principles—they’re More Useful Than Memorizing Price Levels
10kU is a watershed. Below this level, the question is whether your account can survive; at this level, it’s whether you can keep from losing control.
Let me sum up what I’ve said so far and give you a set of rules you can follow:
I. Risk management: Control losses first, then think about profits
Risk no more than 2% per trade (200U). After five consecutive losses, you’ll still have 9,000U—that’s your cushion.
Lose at most twice in a day, then stop trading. Not because the market is bad, but because

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TianyiCrypto an hour ago

The small short position didn’t get closed out during the wick, but now there’s an opportunity. This level looks like it could offer a short-term long opportunity, so I don’t really recommend continuing to hold the short; it’d be better to re-enter after a small rebound

Full-TimeTradersMustG an hour ago

🚨 BTC's latest liquidation map is out!
At 15:32 Beijing time on November 9, BTC was around $73,950.
Over the past 24 hours, BTC liquidations totaled about $283 million!
Including:
$265 million in long liquidations;
$17.6 million in short liquidations.
Long liquidations accounted for as much as 94%!
Now, let's focus on a few levels:
👇 Long liquidation zones below:
73,748—73,673
73,612—73,551
73,490—73,429
73,245
👇 Short liquidation zones above:
75,081
75,693—75,877
76,183—76,550
Here's one detail:
Long leverage is still quite crowded, and the funding rate remains positive.
So I'm not in a hu

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SmartBrother an hour ago

$JCT This surge in trading volume has shot straight to 2.2 billion. Does it look like the shady market makers are clearing out and leaving? But I have a feeling the bears are about to be blindsided by a counterattack—a sudden reversal. (The above is solely my personal opinion and does not constitute investment advice. Please assess market risks rationally.)

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BlockchainTuogean hour ago

$SWARMS I'm down 18% on this trade right now. I entered with half my position at 0.0075, and my stop-loss is set at 0.0058; I haven't changed it. Don't rush to buy the dip—hear me out on the plan first.
The current price is 0.0062, down 15.91% over 24 hours. It has already touched a low of 0.0060. Trading volume is still fairly active at 9.9M, but this kind of slow decline on shrinking volume is the most grueling. My view: 0.0060 is today's line in the sand between bulls and bears. If it breaks, I'm looking at 0.0055 or even 0.0050. Only if it holds is a rebound and recovery possible.
As for p

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ThereIsPi,Love,AndAFuture 29 minutes ago

$PI It keeps falling without end, so of course you can't buy more

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GekkoHP an hour ago

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JustinWuToken2049 an hour ago

traditional finance: enjoy your weekend
CZ: what if you could trade stocks on sunday?
crypto degens: bro, we've been waiting for you
CZ says tokenized stocks trading 24/7 could give investors an edge when weekend news breaks
Traditional markets are slowly getting a crypto-style makeover

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Falcon_Official 2 hours ago

#Gate24小时净流入全球第三 $40.66M Entered Gate in 24 Hours: Is Capital Preparing for the Next Market Move?

A large exchange inflow during market volatility deserves attention, but the number alone does not tell the complete story. Gate recorded approximately $40.66 million in 24-hour net inflows and ranked third among centralized exchanges in the announcement shared. The more interesting question is what happens after that capital arrives: does it become spot buying power, derivatives margin, or simply funds being repositioned while traders wait for clearer market direction?

I would read this develop

Falcon_Official2026-11-09 06:07:02

💰 The market continues to fluctuate, while Gate's 24-hour net inflows rank among the top three globally

According to DefiLlama data, Gate recorded net inflows of about $40.66 million over the past 24 hours, ranking third among centralized exchanges worldwide. 🏆

Amid market volatility, fund flows have once again become a focus of attention.

Some believe inflows reflect trading demand and market confidence; others think short-term inflows may simply result from portfolio adjustments, margin top-ups, or waiting for the next trading opportunity.

Inflows are a positive signal, but more data is needed to determine whether they can translate into sustained buying pressure.

💬 What do you think will be more important to watch next: spot trading volume, sustained fund inflows, or BTC's price performance?

Join #Gate24小时净流入全球第三 on Gate Square to share your market observations, trading strategies, or ideas on fund allocation.

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Falcon_Official 2 hours ago

#RedBullDoublePodiumInBrazil More Than a Podium: Red Bull’s Interlagos Result Reveals Two Different Strengths
A double podium can look like one team achievement on the results sheet, but Red Bull’s Brazilian Grand Prix tells two very different stories. Max Verstappen demonstrated how much a driver can recover when pace, tyre decisions and race execution come together. Isack Hadjar showed something equally valuable: the ability to turn a strong starting position into a major result under pressure.

The bigger question is whether this performance represents a genuine improvement in Red Bull’s ov

Hongshen 2 hours agoBullish

ETH can also be entered long at the current price. Entered directly at 2086, with a stop loss at 2040! Watching 2160-2180. #美国10月CPI即将公布 #红牛双车登上巴西领奖台

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GateUser-7101c287 an hour ago

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crypto_kitty an hour ago

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DigitalBtcLittleBrotherYang an hour agoBearish

BTC is too closely tied to U.S. stocks to make an independent move. In a word, it’s at the mercy of external forces. Keep reading below and look for opportunities to go long

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GodfatherOnK 2 hours ago

The decline from 87380 on the weekly timeframe should be viewed as a weekly correction. It has already fallen $14,000 and closed down for five consecutive weeks. Once the correction is over, the uptrend will continue. Don’t under any circumstances treat 87000 as the top, or this week’s buy-the-dip strategy will be over.

LiuBang 2 hours ago

What Is Value at Risk (VaR)? Can It Tell Us How Much an Account Might Lose?

In cryptocurrency trading, many people calculate returns, but few seriously estimate how much their accounts could lose under adverse market conditions. Value at Risk (VaR) is a common risk measurement tool that helps us understand potential losses from a probability perspective.

First, what exactly is VaR?

VaR is typically used to estimate the potential loss threshold for a specific position over a given time horizon and at a given confidence level. For example, a one-day 95% VaR of 1,000 USDT for an account means

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