The author is utilizing futures grid bots to manage consolidation and "chop" for NEAR, ZEC, HYPE, and VVV against USDT. These positions are currently set as 3x to 4x leveraged longs with specific price ranges, such as 1.9–4.3 for NEAR and 540–690 for ZEC. The trader intends to increase outright long positions once a price breakout occurs, transitioning from the current grid strategy to a long-term hold.