The sudden plunge in the early hours truly woke many people up from their dreams.

Bitcoin plummeted nearly 4% within an hour, with a $4,000 market cap evaporating, and the entire network sighed collectively. Now everyone is stuck on the same question: is this a trap set during a bull market, or the beginning of a crash? Bottom fishing, cutting losses, or just pretending not to see it?

Don’t let emotions dominate your wallet. Take a step back and look at where the real trigger for this crash was—rising tariff expectations sparked a surge in global risk sentiment. Gold is rising, US stock index futures are falling, and as the leader of high-risk assets, it’s no surprise that cryptocurrencies are being sold off. Frankly, this isn’t unique to the crypto world; it’s a global capital rebalancing towards safe havens.

In such a situation, what retail investors should really do isn’t to gamble on where the market bottom is, but to immediately equip themselves with two layers of defense.

First, set a hard bottom for your spot holdings—if it falls below a key support level, reduce your position and don’t wait for miracles. Second, allocate some assets that can generate returns in any market condition, so regardless of whether prices go up or down, your account has a "steady blood transfusion." This way, you won’t be panicked by every market shake.

If you haven’t figured out specific strategies yet, consider exploring decentralized yield protocols. They won’t tell you where Bitcoin is headed, but they can provide a framework: no matter how the market twists and turns, your assets can continue to generate income. It’s like building a ship that can withstand storms and even harness the waves for power—more reliable than guessing market directions.