Clearance, wait for the crash, buy four counterfeits

Mortgaged the house and invested all 60 into it, have held spot Ether for almost a year with hardly any loss or gain. After Trump came out, I switched everything to Trump, 60 turned into 20 in 36 hours. Later, I switched everything to small Ether, not sure if I can break even. I have never dealt with contracts. Just seeking clarification.