CoinReflectTry the 60-second Decision Check →A short, calm way to examine your reason, risk, position size, and plan before buying, selling, or adding to a crypto position.
Describe the asset in plain language. What does the network or token do, and why does it exist? Start with primary documentation or a reliable source—not only a price chart, headline, or social-media thread.
Separate a change in your investment reasoning from a change in the price, news cycle, or online mood. A sharp move can deserve attention without automatically creating a reason to act.
Consider the size of the position, your existing exposure, and how long you intend to hold it. A potentially interesting asset can still be a poor fit if it makes your portfolio more concentrated than you intended.
Write one concrete risk before you act. It might involve adoption, competition, regulation, security, custody, liquidity, or simply paying more than your plan allows. Naming a risk does not predict the outcome; it makes the trade-off visible.
Define a condition for review rather than pretending you can predict the future. This could be a change in the thesis, a portfolio limit, a time horizon, or information that would make you reconsider.
When you do not have time for a full review, write one short answer to each line:
No. The checklist does not decide for you, and it does not turn uncertainty into certainty. It helps separate a considered decision from a reaction to a fast price move, social pressure, or fear of missing out.
Behavioral-finance research describes why gains and losses can affect how people perceive risk. That research is useful context, but it does not prove that a checklist will improve returns. The practical aim is narrower: pause, name the reasoning, and make the trade-off easier to see.
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