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Kamino Bear Market Plan (2026)

Prepare for deep drawdowns with a survival-first plan for capital and psychology.

Menno - Alpha Factory

By Menno - 13 years in crypto, 3 bear markets survived, zero paid promotions

Last updated: April 2026

Most investors lose money on Kamino because they enter without a rules-based system. DeFi tokens are strongly linked to on-chain activity, liquidity depth, and protocol revenue durability. Alpha Factory classifies Kamino as high risk. The goal is to make KMNO decisions repeatable across bull and bear conditions.

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Plan Objectives

  • •Prioritize capital preservation over aggressive growth.
  • •Use risk indicators to adjust exposure gradually.
  • •Keep dry powder for high-conviction opportunities.

Execution Framework

  1. 1

    Reduce position size targets for KMNO and prioritize capital preservation over aggressive growth.

  2. 2

    Increase cash or stablecoin reserves so you can buy high-conviction dips selectively.

  3. 3

    Focus on fundamentals: active users, development velocity, and token utility during weak market regimes.

  4. 4

    Rebuild exposure gradually only when macro risk indicators and market structure begin to improve.

Signals To Watch

  • Kamino Lend provides lending and borrowing of SOL, USDC, mSOL, and other Solana assets with competitive rates
  • Multiply feature enables leveraged LST positions (staked SOL) with automated rebalancing to maintain collateral ratio
  • K-Lend liquidity mining rewards are distributed proportionally to protocol usage, incentivizing deep market liquidity

Risk Checklist

  • Solana-only positioning creates concentration risk — any Solana network issues directly impact all Kamino products simultaneously
  • Leveraged LST positions amplify slashing risk — a major Solana validator incident could cascade through Multiply positions
  • KMNO token launch was delayed multiple times, reducing confidence in team execution timelines

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kamino worth holding in a bear market?
It can be, but position size should be reduced and thesis quality should be re-validated more frequently.
How do I avoid panic selling KMNO during deep drawdowns?
Predefine your downside plan: allocation limits, review points, and exact triggers for reducing or maintaining exposure.
Should I keep buying Kamino in a bear market?
Buy selectively and slowly. Continue only when your thesis still holds and market-risk signals are not deteriorating further.

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