Altcoin investing carries risks and opportunities. Diversify, research, and manage risk. Avoid scams. Decide on a long-term or short-term strategy, and control emotions. Consult financial experts and stay informed.
A person who does everything that you've mentioned at first wouldn't need to consult with financial experts, all they need is to stay informed about everything happening around the industry, get every news revolving around cryptocurrencies and their developments, keep doing research about coins and tokens they find appealing, and obviously, as you said, take decisions with a clear mind without getting emotionally influenced for any given reason.
Risks will always exist in a financial market that is volatile and unpredictable, but risks can be managed and reduced by constant work and dedication. A trader or an investor who is patient and dedicated to their craft will achieve success eventually despite all the failures and hurdles they might have to face along the way.
Risk can be managed with the right sets of knowledge about the business that you are working with, I think volatility can use as edge
with those who are lazy investing without doing any research.
With the knowledge you acquire from time to time that you trade, will serves as a good experienced to anticipate the next market run.
It will be your advantage when placing your position and also advantage when everyone is already in fear as you can keep that
trust knowing that it will be possible to bounce back to the value that you anticipate happening.