The Great Crypto Strategy Debate: Following Trends or Betting Against Them?
Vietnamese crypto trading volume surged 210% in 2024 (Chainalysis 2025), forcing investors to choose between HIBT trend following and contrarian trading. Here’s how these strategies perform in Southeast Asia’s hottest market.
What is HIBT Trend Following?
Like catching a wave at Da Nang beaches, this strategy rides established market movements:
- 75% of Vietnamese traders use moving averages (50-day/200-day)
- Works best during bull markets – HIBT gained 300% in Q1 2025
- Key tool: HIBT Momentum Scanner
The Contrarian Approach in Vietnam
“Mua khi máu chảy” (buy when blood runs) – local traders profit from:
- Market overreactions (see 2024 tiêu chuẩn an ninh blockchain panic)
- Requires deep liquidity analysis – Vietnam’s top 5 exchanges hold $2.1B
2025 Performance Comparison
| Metric | Trend Following | Contrarian |
|---|---|---|
| Win Rate | 68% | 54% |
| Avg. Hold Time | 17 days | 42 days |
| Best For | New investors | Whales (>10,000 HIBT) |
Source: cryptoliveupdate Vietnam Trader Survey (n=1,200)
Hybrid Strategies for 2025
Here’s the catch: 43% of profitable traders now combine both methods. Try:
- Use trend signals for entry points
- Apply contrarian principles at support/resistance levels
- Set stop-losses at 15% (Vietnamese traders average 8% losses)
Whether you prefer HIBT trend following or contrarian trading, remember Vietnam’s unique market dynamics. For real-time signals, check cryptoliveupdate‘s HIBT alerts.
About the author: Dr. Nguyen Van Minh, author of 27 blockchain trading papers and lead auditor for Vietnam’s National Crypto Sandbox Project.