What Is the Sortino Ratio? Why Can Focusing Only on Volatility Lead to Misjudging a Trading Strategy?

In cryptocurrency trading, two strategies can have similar returns but very different risk profiles. One strategy may experience frequent, sharp declines, while another may mainly see upward volatility. If risk is measured only by standard volatility, this difference may be overlooked. The Sortino Ratio is a metric that helps complement the analysis.

First, what is the Sortino Ratio?

The Sortino Ratio measures returns above a target return relative to downside risk. It is similar to the Sha

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Osemka8 an hour ago

Pretty high potential for a Wyckoff Spring here as we've entered the big FVG

ChenAn 27 minutes ago

Bitcoin prices continue to slide, and market fear is spreading, but on-chain data show an intriguing divergence: long-term holders are beginning to loosen their grip, while short-term holders remain relatively calm.

　On-chain data for November 5 show that coins transferred to exchanges by long-term holders (LTHs) corresponded to realized losses of 139 million, suggesting that some older coins held for longer periods can no longer withstand the sustained pressure in the current market and are choosing to exit. By contrast, short-term holders (STHs) have not triggered panic selling on a compara

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TheTradingParrot an hour ago

Solana's liquidation map: clusters at $82 and around $72, and the largest at about $60. Longs vs shorts are cooling down, and Mariano explains the percentile where he would see an opportunity. At 7:33 in the video.
#Solana #SOL #Crypto #Liquidations
This analysis was done using Trading Different liquidation pools, which you can access with 15% off here:

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Lalala1 33 minutes ago

Unlesse we reclaim 76k, this is not worth bidding anymore

SmartBrother 2 hours ago

Did Unitree Robotics just build Optimus? This rally is way too insane?? It makes no sense at all. It’s making me itch to short it right now $UNITREE
Risk warning: The above is solely my personal opinion and does not constitute investment advice. Contract trading carries extremely high risks; please proceed with caution.

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IshfaqKhan 28 minutes ago

@tradingview can you Fix this
#Total3 and #Btc.D #Total2 are Glitching

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TraderIsFullOfSkillsAnd 2 hours ago

Some context on how this kind of thing is generally viewed in the U.S.: the media call it the “Fang Fang” affair.

Old Huang seems to have returned to an East Asian type, with Alice Huang as the alleged affair partner this time. Alice Huang is also a Megaspeed executive (she has since resigned), and the company reportedly bought tens of billions of dollars’ worth of Nvidia chips and leased them to Chinese companies.

Jensen Huang didn’t suddenly send out a company letter for no reason. The real reason is that several Republican members of Congress are investigating the matter. Brian Mast, chai

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DigitalBtcLittleBrotherYang 35 minutes 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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UnaYouna 14 minutes ago

Once the strategy was released, how did the market move? $BTC

It plunged straight from 75724 to 73715—a textbook bearish trend, spot-on.
No need to rely on gut feeling; it comes down to understanding the price-volume relationship and executing a trend-following short. $JCT

While others wait for a reversal, we wait for a rebound to give us an entry, then continue shorting.
Once you understand the trend, execution is no longer hesitant. $ETH

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CryptoAshii6 minutes ago

btc update

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Cryptoaman01 2 hours ago

🇺🇸🏛️ DEMOCRATS PLAN PROBES INTO ELON MUSK, STEPHEN MILLER & MAJOR COMPANIES!
Democrats plan congressional investigations after taking control of Congress in January. 🔍
↳ 🚀 Elon Musk over his role in DOGE.
↳ 🏛️ Stephen Miller over Trump’s immigration policies.
↳ 🏢 Major companies over alleged misconduct and business practices.
⚖️ A potential wave of congressional investigations lies ahead!

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YaoSister'sGoldViewingDiary an hour ago

Short gold at 4125; nearly 30 points of profit are available now! Short-term traders can close out their entire position! For a small swing trade, reduce the position with a target around 4065!

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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GateUser-fcd5a053 11 minutes ago

Jensen Huang personally admits to being unfaithful to his wife, but Nvidia's board is investigating whether he was targeted by foreign intelligence agencies?
On November 8, Nvidia's board announced an independent investigation, to be conducted by an independent committee of directors with the assistance of outside independent counsel, following reports that founder and CEO Jensen Huang had become a target of a foreign intelligence operation.
In a letter to employees, Huang admitted to an extramarital affair and apologized to his wife. He backed the investigation, pledged to cooperate fully, an

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Falcon_Official an hour 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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GateUser-9a3f4236 30 minutes ago

They finally let him fully fill! @TradingSailor
$BTC

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WhenIsTheAutumnRain?an hour ago

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🌹In the early stage of Wave 4, the market is forming a base. The direction and levels have been clearly communicated‼️ Last week, shorted from 2395/79700 and took profit at 2080/73500📉Went long at 2080 this morning and took profit on the reversal#美国10月CPI即将公布

Ferrari_trader 7 hours ago

Sudden flash crash before BTC’s weekly close! A wick down to $73,510, with $715 million in long

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