Guys, the spike to the downside is a great example of why you either need to have stops, or be prepared with a plan B when the market turns against you.
We had 2 isseus that made Altcoins bleed.
1.: china and Asia FUD news about possible bitcoin ban
2: future contracts ending valid fro one month dec 18/ jan 17) Offcourse bankers sold off these contracts and started short selling bitcoin. Doing that to start the new contracts at a much lower price ensuring big gains.
Now bankers entered the bitcoin market you must be aware of manipulation.
I recommend preparing yourself and NOT panic sell when things turn against you. Panic selling inflicts a gigantic mass hysterical downward spiral if 50 % of the market reacts like that.
So PLAN PLAN PLAN, both entry and exit.
Take care, trade safe