Bitcoin Spot ETF Approved: A New Starting Point for the Market and a Guide for Retail Investors

The SEC officially approved the Bitcoin Spot ETF, which is undoubtedly a historic milestone. It opens the floodgates for traditional funds to enter compliance and injects new expectations into the market.

However, as a retail investor, it is more important to remain calm: the medium to long term does indeed constitute a positive factor, but short-term market trends never only go up without falling. Instead of chasing the excitement of "takeoff," we should think more about how to develop a robust action plan.

Three practical strategies for retail investors

1. Invest money that you can afford to lose.
Never chase hot trends with critical funds. It is recommended to invest no more than 15%-20% of your total funds. If you have 10,000 U, start by using 1,500-2,000 U to test the market. The remaining funds are your confidence to cope with fluctuations and seize subsequent opportunities.

I have seen too many people rush in with heavy positions when positive news comes out, only to feel anxious when the market makes a slight adjustment. Investing with "spare change" that does not affect your life allows you to truly maintain a stable mindset.

2. Focus on core assets and avoid narrative traps.
The ETF directly endorses Bitcoin itself. Funds and attention will first be concentrated on mainstream assets like BTC and ETH that have solid ecosystems and liquidity.

Please beware of those "concept coins" that ride the hype. Many small coins have poor liquidity and are highly concentrated in control. They may seem to have attractive gains, but in reality, they are a game of harvesting with unequal information. In a market dominated by institutions, the logic of the strong getting stronger will be even more apparent.

Three, replace emotions with discipline and protect profits.
In a market with increased volatility, having a predefined exit mechanism is more important than finding a buying point.

· Stop Loss Line: If the price drops by 5% after buying, consider exiting decisively. This is not giving up, but rather protecting the principal and avoiding falling into a passive situation of being "deeply trapped."
· Take-Profit Line: Use a staggered selling strategy. For example, sell one-third when the price rises by 15%, sell half again when it rises by 25%, and for the remaining portion, use a trailing take-profit (for instance, after the cost price rises by 20%, set a 5% pullback for automatic selling), locking in profits and avoiding the "roller coaster".

Written at the end
True steady profits never rely on a gamble on a single piece of news. They come from reverence for the rules, management of positions, and the calmness to consistently execute discipline in any market sentiment.

The approval of the ETF is a step towards maturity for the coin market, but the inherent volatility of the market will not change. For rational investors, this is not a carnival that requires a 100-meter sprint, but rather a marathon that tests endurance and strategy.