The No-FOMO Ruleset
Playbook #1

The No-FOMO Ruleset (How I actually operate)

This is the base system I use to avoid getting emotional, chasing pumps, and over-sizing risk. It’s designed to keep you in the game through volatility.

⚠️ This is my personal approach and not financial advice. Always DYOR and adjust for your own risk tolerance.
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1) Position sizing (the #1 survival rule)

Most blow-ups come from being too big in one thing. My default is to size so I can hold through a nasty drawdown without panic-selling.

  • Core positions are sized to survive volatility.
  • High-upside plays are smaller on purpose.
  • If a position size makes you check the chart every 5 minutes, it’s too big.
Quick check: could you watch it drop -30% and still follow your plan? If not, you’re oversized.

2) What I do during pumps

Pumps are where people lose discipline. My rule is simple: I don’t chase. I manage risk.

  • No new buys “because it’s finally moving.”
  • If I’m already in profit, I consider trimming the most speculative part first.
  • I don’t change my thesis because a candle is green.
The goal is to avoid turning a clean plan into a stress position.

3) What I don’t touch

These are the common “portfolio killers” that wipe people out fast.

  • High leverage / revenge trading.
  • Unknown yield promises that sound too good.
  • Illiquid microcaps with no exit plan.
  • Anything I can’t explain in one sentence.

4) How I avoid blowing up

I don’t try to be perfect. I try to be consistent. The edge is staying alive long enough for the cycle to work.

  • One plan, written down.
  • No “all-in” moments.
  • When emotions rise, I reduce size — not increase it.
  • I treat crypto like a long game, not a day-by-day mood.
If you want one rule to remember: protect your bankroll first. Gains come after.

Where I hold (to avoid FOMO behavior)

Part of avoiding FOMO is not feeling forced to trade. For long-term holds, I like setups where I can earn while I wait — instead of staring at charts.

  • Earn up to 21%+ (or more) on select assets (rates vary)
  • Long-term mindset: hold + earn instead of chase + flip
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Next steps

This ruleset powers every portfolio playbook on this site. Next we’ll publish:

  • $1,000 Portfolio Playbook (simple, beginner-proof)
  • $5,000 Portfolio Playbook (core + small upside sleeve)
  • Memecoin Sleeve Playbook (strict risk rules)