The market had a good start this week. On Monday, the long order built around 88000 for BTC has already seen unrealized gains of over 1000 points. Many traders, seeing this trend, believe that the Christmas rally may really be coming, and the start is indeed quite positive.

Having unrealized gains in hand is certainly pleasing, but the next question is more practical: should we continue to hold this wave of profits for a bigger market movement, or should we take some profits off the table for safety?

This choice is actually not that simple. With the Christmas holiday approaching, market liquidity may change, and unexpected fluctuations can easily occur. Sometimes, being able to hold onto the gains already in hand is actually more of a test of practical experience than blindly pursuing greater profits.

Experienced traders often do this: converting part of their unrealized gains into stable assets that can hedge against risks. This action not only locks in profits and reduces overall position risk but also leaves ammunition for the next opportunity. To make this switch within the crypto market, you need a truly reliable tool—an asset that is stable in value, readily available, and not reliant on any single intermediary.

The role of decentralized stablecoins is manifested here. They allow you to switch freely between crypto assets and stable value, pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, while avoiding the credit risk of a single exchange or bank. For a portfolio, it's like having a "stability switch" installed.

Making a profit in market volatility is a technical skill, but truly holding onto that profit requires a strategy.