Setting drift thresholds that survive a quiet week
A drift threshold that is too tight turns every mild move into homework. A threshold that is too loose lets a major coin quietly dominate the book while you sleep.
Start from how often you actually trade
If you already rebalance every two weeks by habit, a 2% band on majors will fire more often than you can usefully act. Many Scalablenet clients settle near 3–5% on majors and wider bands on satellite pairs they rarely touch.
Separate majors from satellites
Putting one global percentage across the whole book treats a 1% alt the same as a 40% BTC sleeve. In Crypto Portfolio Desktop we usually set groups: majors, stables, and satellites — each with its own drift guard.
Account for venue lag
If part of your book sits on a venue with slower KRW ramps or withdrawal holds, a tight threshold can demand a transfer you cannot complete the same day. Build the hold time into the band, or exclude that venue from overnight alerts.
Review after large deposits
A single large stablecoin deposit can look like catastrophic drift even when your long-term plan is fine. Reset baselines after sizeable inflows before trusting the old threshold.
When you want a second pair of eyes on the numbers, book a rebalancing review or a quarterly assessment.