To eat or not to eat

Hello. I did just posted something about ABTC and the price tumbled much recently. Seems to have stabilized and negligible panic from their ambassadors/leaders. Usually initial investors sell their shares over a substantial period (>1 yr) if I'm not wrong; this time it was something to do with unlocking which I wasn't aware. 

That said. I'm somehow primed (not overly) for this stock and other relevant crypto-related ones (see my disclaimer on the right column, please). Just got excited about these stuff lately based on some sensing. 

Bluntly speaking - listed stocks are manipulated and experienced investors are usually aware of market makers. Long-term seasoned investors should have the fortitude to 'absorb' shocks (market makes do really want to take out the stop-loss of retail investors) when necessary or take precautions. Portion portfolio for each stock holding to not go over certain percentage of total - follow the plan long enough and your shelter will be 'big' enough. Isn't that the mantra - yes, I think. Unless you have a much riskier and separated portfolio to game with, and why would one really want to do that; for thought? 

Doesn't this look tantalizing? 

Traditional Definition and Now Beyond

Are Bitcoins truly comparable to commodities? 

Is it sustainable to use the value derived for Bitcoin-related companies and compared it with a company producing energy drinks for investing decision making? 

Some long time experts have put out that it is not a productive asset or having any intrinsic value. 

To me, valuation is an ('expert') opinion underpinned by a conducive analysis. 

The crypto world comprises numerous categories, sub-categories or the terms - eg. meme coins, alt-coins, stablecoin, other digital tokens, and of course the granddaddy - BTC - sheer enough to say it stands above all regardless what term it belongs to.

Not driven just by hype, regulations or the fact that it is so awesome - its birth started way back to the 9-page white paper by Satoshi Nakamoto. 

I'm not an expert in this arena, just happen to look up on the crypto world more often only just in the last 3 months - yes, I'm that slow. 

Certainly crypto itself is not a productive asset and has no intrinsic value based on over a decade of training in finance and real estate valuation. Talking about blind spots in life..wellz. 

Be that as it may. 

Something that I witnessed (and probably many others) in an Instagram post changed my view or essentially confirmed that it is categorically true that - cryptocurrency or rather Bitcoin has intrinsic value derived from tangibility - from a real estate finance/real-world point of view. 

Here is the said 'living' proof. 

'Nicely arranged' and hits a spot (critical mass) 😏

Source: Taken from a social media post on ABTC (American Bitcoin) mining facilities

Simulation

Are we living in a simulation? 

In the movie Oppenheimer, I recall a concept mentioned in a conversation whereby all matters, including human bodies, is mostly empty space, something according to modern atomic physics. 

If so, what is the key to this simulation? I believe that there is always a most final and same answer.

When we are able to overcome our emotions and attain a certain level of peace, we are able to come up with brilliant solutions to many of our lives problems. I once saw something on an Instagram reel that says something to an effect that almost all problems in the world can be resolved if one would sit quietly fo 30 to 60 minutes - and a good answer will pop into your mind. Do you believe in this? 

On a sidenote, Bitcoin has dropped dropped below USD 90,000 - which I'm thinking that could be a support level based on the weekly chart. On a rational basis, this could be the very 1st 'buy the dip' if anyone has been investing in BTC. Who knows what's next. 

Google does looks good. 

Never quit

I believe that whenever one is about to achieve a breakthrough in life or even something small yet carrying most significance, the world will conspire to stop you. 

For whatever reason (for me), the above only applies provided what you are trying to achieve is something that is good or innately good.   The whole thing may sound contrary.  

Yet, truth is too many times that ordeals like this have happened and glaring not to acknowledge.

Sometimes, it is the just the world versus truth.

This phenomenon can also been observed multiple times in the Netflix fictional series - 'Typhoon Family'; not bad at all and new episodes are still released weekly. 

All you have to do is trust. Never ever quit.    

Better a little Caution

Many questions come to mind when one begins to ask about the basics of investing, 

- where to look

- what to buy

- should I buy

- how high is the risk, versus its returns

- why should I subject my money to such risk since they are my hard-earned money; fixed deposits could still be one of the best options

Be that as it may - after all, risk comes from not knowing what you are doing - Warren Buffett. So take your time to dig and dig, check and check, learn and learn, simplify and simplify, look at the charts, wait and wait - candlesticks/lines always go up and down and up and down. Use strict metrics, check for economic moats and management stability. Finviz is, to me, a fantastic website that I've been using for all sorts of updates about general markets, news, movements, and so many more. Good place to look at some crypto charts as well. I've added the web link at the side bar (for laptop screen) of this blog for convenience. 

"Bitcoin is the ultimate tool for financial freedom, enabling anyone to reclaim sovereignty over their wealth and opt out of a system built to exploit them." - excerpt from an article titled 'Bitcoin: The Dawn of New Monetary Era', 2 Nov 2025, CoinDesk. 

What a line so recently penned on this topic, be so powerful, maybe even divine. 

Requirement or Desire

"Needing nothing attracts everything."

"Letting go of desires creates a space for abundance and opportunities to naturally flow into your life."

While the above quotes certainly help to make better investment decisions (by avoiding the really bad ones) for good overall returns, one could also free up more 'mental space' to focus on learning and character renewal. 

Just food for thought.  

Thoughts during a break

How to navigate the markets and become a successful investor

How to make money in any situation

How to generate profits quicky

Titles, catchphrases, the gimmicky feels

Why not come out with something more about:

- how to turnaround from accumulating losses to profits

- what not to do or think while navigating markets

- why some traders just keeping having hard knocks

- pitfalls to note before and in the midst of active investing

- suggested mindsets for investors to adopt for safe voyage

Why sellers seem to focus on 'asking' people to enter the markets instead of focusing on the fundamentals. Generally, books and courses assume people are already investing and have the know-how to sign up and click till their money is invested; perhaps a proper introductory chapter should be inside each and every one. Just some of my thoughts that surface once in awhile for years.  Personally, I've learned tremendously from accomplished gurus who are able to connect well with students while far less is learned from gurus whose craft are actually superb and courses are professionally and pristinely delivered.