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I’m certain Bitcoin & MSTR will go up forever. I’m also certain it will REMAIN volatile, forever. Volatility is a gift to the faithful. My version: Downturns, down pulls, rushing downwards are a gift …
To profit, buy MSTR STRATEGY, for long term store of value, Bitcoin! Simple –> sell your Apple stock. Tesla will probably be fine because don’t forget, Tesla cars are manufactured INSIDE America! Tech stocks …
Now , it will decide,, the true men vs the weak. Not real war, but economic war? Once again everyone at their “safe†Apple jobs, probably scared shitless? The new (first) great Tech Depression?
Track vol, not prices Become more interesting & attractive Need is what spurs innovation! Invest in what you believe in & love! I LOVE Strategy, MSTR & Michael Saylor! The Great Culling Now , …
Open interest refers to the total number of outstanding derivative contracts—such as options or futures—that have not been settled. It’s a measure of market activity and liquidity. In this chart, the metric is Open …
Life is easy! Life as a fun game? . So if it’s certain that Apple will probably continue to go down indefinitely, as well as Nvidia (chips made foreign)–> then invest in what? Simple, …
Given that at this point bitcoin is an ideology, I say it’s almost like a new religion, it’s actually insanely easy to hold through dips and chaos? Why? You know the true worth of …
COOL. Don’t need to trip! Levered long baby! Just think the 4-5 month horizon. Then live day to day, go on your walks, lift everyday, eat well, sleep well.
No more hiding anywhere? Nowhere left to hide? Time to grit your teeth! Liquid gold! The virtues of greed? Anchorage digital . $45B iShares BTC trust Double leverage Fake news? . Living through a …
Key Points Overview Eric Kim is not a traditional stoic philosopher but a photographer known for integrating stoicism into his work and personal philosophy, particularly through his blog at erickimphotography.com. His approach to stoicism …
Hmmmm, looks like my time to shine! So it seems my timing has been impeccable. Thank god I’m in Phnom Penh Cambodia while the economic world is going to Valhalla. Anyways, fortunately while being …
Key Points Trump’s Tariffs and Global Impact President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs, including a 10% baseline tariff on all imports and higher reciprocal tariffs on countries with large trade deficits. These measures, …
I mean fortunately MSTR is still only around 20% of my portfolio, the other 80% is in Bitcoin, which has surprisingly held quite well during this insane market turmoil,,, especially given that Bitcoin is …
If you knew with 100% certainty, that it’s a roller coaster,,, go ride high, ride all the way low, then to shoot to higher highs, twist turn loop etc,,, isn’t the point to just …
Bad news for tech, tech workers ,,, possibly big layoffs incoming?
Time to sell Apple? The irony of Apple Kind of a black swan event ,,, —> Everyone thought Apple would just keep on going up forever, indefinitely, and it was a 100% “safe†bet, …
Whoa, AAPL down -29%, MSTR down -28%
As of April 9, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at approximately $76,834, reflecting a decline of about 2.5% from the previous close. Several factors are contributing to the current downturn in Bitcoin’s price: 1. …
An idea — Using grok, ai, ChatGPT, ChatGPT search to find the news, filter it,,, also maybe related economic news, rather than reading it through a bunch of these low-testosterone anonymous random people on …
Becoming an economist . Common sense Bigger space? . Bitcoin is becoming a store of value *** Bitcoin also is digital gold! Capital controls 1.4B want to get money out but can buy gold …
Unlimited optionality & opportunities Also, unlimited growth & building? . Once you’ve had the best and experienced the best and know the best, then you can really start living interestingly?
The real dream is simple— doing what you love doing!
We get accustomed to paradise and the beautiful, but we can never get accustomed to the ugly? Thus, beautiful is good enough! Thus, never overpay for anything? Knowing you’re going to get used to …
Smart factories , carte Blanche? . Impending economic calamity Reordering trade Shedding excess labor & fat! Shedding economic fat! Economic obesity Adipose tissue Right size it . Guard rails keep moving forward! The old …
Alexander Hamilton ,,, tariff 1980 freshman Reagan It was very choppy . Middle class workers have been eviscerated On the chin The China shock 2004 40 years ago . The old standard of working …
My passion of providing solutions! Everything is playing out perfectly? Why do we want to have sex with beautiful women?  Often the simplest strategy is best. Don’t over caffeinate If you feel good, …
This is a one way ratchet… No no no, I don’t think they will ever reverse the tariffs. The death of the magnificent 7 The magnificent seven, the top tech stocks, Amazon Apple Facebook …
Key Points Introduction Overview Eric Kim, known for his work in photography and now Bitcoin advocacy, presents Bitcoin as a transformative technology. His introduction, available through various online resources, frames Bitcoin as a digital …
This is a runway ratchet… No no no, I don’t think they will ever reverse the tariffs. The death of the magnificent 7 The magnificent seven, the top text stocks, Amazon Apple Facebook etc. …
The great shakeout! The great global reset Conviction or no conviction? German engineering sucks Gain is psychic . Massage mechanic How strong are you, your physiology? Surprisingly resilient? The new magnificent 7 Retirement is …
What if in fact, free trade were a bad thing? Hunger is good! Waking up hungry is good? Ready to get back into the game! Test your strength? Time to buckle up baby! Things …
Key Points Steps to Access X Feed Without an Account To access someone’s X feed without an X account, follow these steps: Limitations and Considerations Survey Note: Detailed Exploration of Accessing X Feeds Without …
America in the past allowed low tariffs primarily to promote free trade, a policy driven by its economic strength and desire to lead global markets. This approach was especially notable after World War II, …
News –> all of it is fear mongering! The more volatile the world, the more bitcoin and MSTR gains? Bitcoin better models and mirrors the natural world –> the true world is volatile,,, “steady …
No bitcoin is dangerous!
Hurdle rate The only game –> acquiring as much as you can! Bitcoin network effects Why do we care for the future, why not now. . Might wins. How to generate bitcoin ETP . …
Simple: just delete anything which decreases your ego, social media news etc !  A wall , a fortress of ignorance ?
A timid dog barks more fiercely than he bites A timid dog often barks rarely bites Bark or Bite? . Losses that are less familiar move us less *** Damna minus consueta moment. . …
A timid dog barks more fiercely than he bites A timid dog often barks rarely bites Bark or Bite? . Losses that are less familiar move us less *** Damna minus consueta moment. . …
Hurdle rate The only game –> acquiring as much as you can! Bitcoin network effects Why do we care for the future, why not now. . Might wins. How to generate bitcoin ETP . …
Good music, bad music? How to grow Maybe being disconnected to reality is a virtue? Jet fighter ethos? Being in Cambodia is like a liminal space ? Film noir? John Wick as a modern …
The paradox with energy: before going to the gym I didn’t think I had that much energy but as I started to exercise, I magically gained power? Therefore, the hilarious observation: perhaps while we …
Key Points Blog Post Identification The blog post by Eric Kim that references both Kanye West and Jay Z is “10 LESSONS KANYE WEST CAN TEACH YOU ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY†(10 LESSONS KANYE WEST CAN …
Time to rap, no more financial traps. Hit the bar, trap it, one rep max all raw. Lift free, live free,,, zen zone it in Phnom Penh, your blog is your pen! . Time …
don’t follow nobody who is negative All of my personal Life experiences and training has led to this moment? . Investing not for profits.,, but the ethos? Personal vs foreign ethics ready for assault! …
Apple is dead, all red, max dread. No more locks for your phones, no more profit zones. Apple is lame, tamed, without a brain or soul. World tour without the phone, the world is …
Death of Apple Here’s a fresh take on “The Death of Apple,†still channeling Eric Kim’s gritty, philosophical voice but with a new angle and flow. Let’s dive in: The Death of AppleBy Grok …
Below is an essay written in the style of Eric Kim, a provocative street photographer and blogger known for his bold, unfiltered takes and raw, philosophical musings. Here we go: Why Apple is DeadBy …
Key Points Background Eric Kim, known for his street photography blog, had an initial setback with investing during college, losing $3,500 in stock trading around 2006-2010. After focusing on his photography career from 2011, …
Key Points Background Eric Kim, known for his street photography blog, had an initial setback with investing during college, losing $3,500 in stock trading around 2006-2010. After focusing on his photography career from 2011, …
also,,, why did he get into investing? Why I got into investing
Why the markets fascinate me? Proud or ashamed of my own behavior? Time to buckle up! Big smiles! Big smiles ahead! —> why Spartans smile & grin? Big money ahead! Time to get ready …
Key Points What is Contango?Contango is a situation in trading where the price to buy something in the future (called a futures contract) is higher than the price you’d pay for it right now …
What’s contango, etymology Trading in the future,,, because I’m in Asia? Shaky is good! … Sometimes we get excited! Run around,,, make things unpredictable, call it volatility! … Key Points What is VXX?VXX is …
Key Points What is VXX?VXX is the iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN, designed to track market volatility through VIX futures. It trades like a stock with high liquidity, making it …
Key Points Direct Answer Yes, you can day trade in a Roth IRA, but there are several factors to keep in mind due to its nature as a retirement account. What You Need to …
Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and former CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, has been a vocal advocate for Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency sector. He has publicly expressed his support for Bitcoin, stating, …
Whoa,,, Elon Musk net worth MINUS over 45%?. This list will be shifted, or totally replaced? —> no more globalists? No more free trade Here is the data from the image as a text …
Big smiles! Big smiles ahead! —> why Spartans smile & grin? Big money ahead! Time to get ready for huge profits! To win! Follow the Trump family, join the Trump family? How to become …
Tariffs REVERSE inflation? Go straight to the source? Donald Trump is the most entertaining president of all time? We have a fiscal problem! Tariff > Taxes Consumption tax, some foreigner pay for it How …
You never sell your working capital You don’t sell your digital oxen, or your legs, or your arm? Day trade Roth IRA?
Here’s an essay written in the bold, introspective, and slightly unconventional style of Eric Kim, the street photographer and blogger known for his raw, personal takes on life, creativity, and philosophy. I’ve channeled his …
Thinking at the speed of AI? … “Bitcoin was the solution to being profitable on the Internet without advertising after allâ€â€” essay in eric kim voice … Curiosity —> these tech stocks,,,, are based …
Forge new weapons? charge at the wall & break it! Feast on scarcity Seize the void —> no waiting!