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No confirmation of a new #bitcoin Cycle....yet. But looking like the path where support held in this Cycle has unfolded.

In Cycle theory, by definition, an intermediate downtrend can only end on a Cycle Low at the lower time-frame cycle.
"IF" we're on Day 2 of a new Cycle, then we can start to look forward another 60-days.

The Cycle lengths have been consistent lately (Days 56, 61, 58, 57). Puts the next Cycle Low timing band around the Sept 20th range.
Caveat - "IF" AND, the usual disclaimer, "just guides" not gospel.

Notice in the above chart, I still show two opposing scenarios for the next Cycle. That pisses some people off, but it's a reality of the current price action.

Why opposing views?
A Cycle theorist would lean more to the bearish outcome. B/c the most recent cycle structure shows a clean downtrend.

A trader or investor who does not respect (and plan) for that possibility, given the cycle structure, is one who does not survives long in this game.
But there is a bullish case. The Long Cycle (4YR Cycle).
As the Cycle is still "technically" in an uptrend, the expectation would be that given the horrible sentiment and size of retracement, a change in trend is imminent.

Again "IF".
If a 60-day Cycle low has formed, coming at a support level the prior 60-day Cycle also found, then we at least have the early making of an end to the downtrend.

But again "IF" and for bulls, requires a leap of faith.
The good news is that 60-day Cycle Lows provide a break point in a sequence. They become actionable markers for traders and investor alike.
As we're in a downtrend, traders would be only be scalping longs and early in the cycle, more focused on the opportunity to short the trend for position around the Day 15-25 mark.
Investors however can use the mark to add to positions (at discounts) but mindful of the downside using the mark to quickly reverse course if lost. And also choose to hedge below that mark.
What's most important is to understand who you are and what your objectives are. What playing field are you really on, and to ignore the noise coming from the other fields.
There is never one right answer to fit all. It's always based on individual plans.

When in doubt, don't play. When the stars align to your system, play and play hard to win. Out.

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22 Jun
Intermediate downtrend continues #bitcoin

Just like April 24th Failed Cycle started this process, we have 2nd straight Cycle showing Failed Cycle, coming at midpoint. Day 30.

Normally expect bounce from mid-cycle low. But lower targets no longer just an outside possibility.
Sorry I don't make the cycle rules, this is just the reality. Sometimes the cycle picture isn't clean and it's more of a guess. In this case, the Cycles are very clean.

Doesn't mean it Must play out in these paths, but based on experience, you would be crazy to ignore them.
Here is the exact same Cycle event on April 24th

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26 May
Many traders i meet place all their capital and energy into trading alone.
Yet many long term investors play too safe and ignore - miss out on the trading opportunities that exist.

I think you can focus on both (independently) so you take on more quality opportunities.
It can also be more rewarding from a development standpoint, moving away from trading as a need/addiction to trading and investing for the freedom. They can feed off each other.
Trust me, when you're young you think you have an eternity, but it's a flash in the pan.

The long term stuff may seem unrewarding, but a good mix of yield/growth will compound and really surprise you, if patient and diligent.
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13 May
I'll get hate for this thread.

Satoshi disappearing was best thing for #bitcoin. He knew it, he wanted TRUSTLESS system. No generals.

Seeing the cheer for every large institutional purchase, new wrapped products or centralizing custody of bitcoin, all run counter to Satoshi
I don't care if these institutions onboard people.

If they're not prepared to be involved the way it was intended, through a completely private and self-sovereign method, then the cheer-leading is not about bitcoin, but the price of bitcoin.
Same goes for the elevating of individuals like Saylor - Elon. Good or bad intentions, why build points of failure. Somebody leveraging their balance sheet to buy bitcoin is a stupid idea. That's only about a self-serving interest. What happened to coin for everyone.
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23 Apr
My $BTC outlook. (Long random thought thread)

Two weeks ago, I expected a continuation of the big bull trend with a possible surge to $80k-$100k into a top for this "current bull run" A mini blow-off, if you will. Was based simply on trend following, repeating Cycles.
But that trend was broken on April 18th and all long leveraged exposure immediately cut.

All spot positions remained open.

It's a bull market, after all.
In fact, we now have our first Failed Cycle since March 2020 and steep trajectory was lost.

Very simply, the rally that started back in October 2020 has more than likely ended.

It also tells me deeper consolidation is unfolding. This is the ebb and flow nature of any market.
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21 Apr
If fees were really "the issue", $BTC and $ETH would have died long time ago.

They're not in a nascent industry, they represent demand and security.

The growth #Ethereum ecosystem is past escape velocity and each day brings closer to scalability. I follow demand.
If you think $ADA is the answer you're biased beyond rationality. If you like $TRON or $EOS you're easily convinced by scammers.

$DOT and $SOL are potential players, taking solid hodl stakes early as insurance make sense.

$NEM $NEO $WAVES $XTZ $ZIL had their chance.
I'm sure this will tick many off, as their pet project was mentioned. This is just my view of the space based on my observations. Each to their own with their capital.
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3 Apr
New Project.

Taking 100 $ETH from my IRA Trust.

Going to stake in ETH2 Validator.

10yr horizon. Should compound to around 175 ETH by yr 10.

Should generate 12ETH per yr income, tax free/life. Principal untouched.

12ETH x (Price 2031) = Yr Income.
Risk is $200k or 100ETH.
2/ Of course could trade it. Play the Cycles and v.likely come out more ETH over period.

But already do that. This portion of funds allocated to long term investment ignoring market timing and about long term cap appreciation/income.

Planting a tree. l'm an investor + trader.
3/ Logistically, established trust's years ago using sensefinancial.com - (Not ad or referral) giving checkbook access.

Created Trust accounts at PAXOS. You buy ETH in TRUST'S name for record keeping.

So validator gets fed ETH from Paxos then back later for conversion.
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