March 19, 2026
Crypto Portfolio Rebalancing: A Simple Framework
By Matt Wheeler · March 19, 2026
Most crypto holders think about their portfolio one coin at a time. They ask “Should I sell my ETH?” or “Is SOL a hold?” But the more important question is often about how those positions relate to each other — and whether your portfolio as a whole still reflects the level of risk you're actually comfortable with.
Why Single-Coin Thinking Is Dangerous
Imagine you start with a portfolio that's 50% BTC, 30% ETH, and 20% spread across a few altcoins. After a strong altcoin rally, that 20% altcoin allocation might be 45% of your portfolio. Your BTC and ETH positions haven't changed, but suddenly nearly half your portfolio is in the riskiest, most volatile assets in crypto.