riskmanagement

Many investors spend too much time asking whether an idea is good. That question matters, but it is not enough. A better question is: how much capital should be exposed to that idea? This is where position sizing becomes important. Position sizing is the discipline of deciding how large or...

Many investors think their biggest challenge is finding the “right asset.” In practice, the bigger challenge is building a structure that survives volatility without forcing emotional decisions. A risk-first approach starts with three foundations. First, define your time horizon in plain...

Trading can often feel like a game of prediction, but the real edge is in making precise decisions and maintaining a repeatable process. As traders, we have the power to control risk, but we cannot control the market. That’s why it’s essential to build a sustainable trading system—one that helps...

Hello Carigold community. My name is Radames Belfort. I am a financial researcher based in São Paulo, with a background in institutional trading (BlackRock) and academic finance (NYU/UIUC). I have returned to Brazil to focus on the microstructure of digital asset markets. The Current Setup...