Diversify diversify diversify!
This is one sure way to protect your portfolio at all times.
You are a crypto investor, unless you 100% sure with what you are doing, do hold some traditional assets as a hedge.

Hold cash or stablecoins (reliable one) to prepare to enter the market when opportunity allows.

Crypto is volatile now, as it may erode your portfolio in an uncertain bear market. Hence, the importance of diversification.