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We have written extensively about what makes Ethereum a great investment, so here’s the quick summary for those who are new to crypto: Ethereum is the second-largest crypto behind bitcoin. This gives it tremendous market power, resiliency, and trust. Ethereum is the #1 smart contract platform in the world. I think of it like an operating system that runs crypto apps: like the Windows or MacOS of crypto. Ethereum has a huge community. More investors -> more developers -> more apps -> more users, and the flywheel keeps turning. This will likely accelerate post-ETF. Ethereum has a huge competitive moat. Because of its leading position, it is unlikely to be toppled from its top spot anytime soon (though many L1 crypto competitors are trying). Ethereum has a track record of innovation. Ethereum keeps pulling off major upgrades (the massive move to Proof of Stake in 2022 was a huge technological feat, as but one example). Ethereum is energy efficient. Since its move to PoS, its energy use dropped by an astonishing 99%. Today Ethereum consumes less than 0.01% of the energy of bitcoin. Ethereum is fully decentralized. Unlike most other crypto investments, no one person controls the network. That is a massive advantage in determining its future legality. Ethereum has an unofficial leader. At the same time, co-founder Vitalik Buterin is one of the most thoughtful and hard-working leaders in crypto, providing wise guidance and inspiration. Ethereum has a vision and a plan. Unlike bitcoin, Ethereum knows what it wants to be when it grows up. Ethereum has been approved by regulators. The SEC has approved an ETF, a huge stamp of approval that should put all worries to bed: ETH is now really and truly 100% legal. When you’ve got a hot tech stock that’s about to IPO, ordinary investors like us can almost never buy the stock before the public offering. That’s reserved for the company founders and big VC funds. I’d argue that we are in a unique situation, where ordinary investors can buy into Ethereum, before it becomes “available” to the general public. It’s a situation very much like the bitcoin and gold ETFs. We don’t know if history will repeat itself. But, as you may have heard, history often rhymes. Timing the Investment Longtime readers know that we’re not big on timing investments. Our approach remains the same: buy and hold quality crypto assets, making monthly investments regardless of price, and hold for five or more years. (Read more on our approach here.) But let’s just say if you’re going to set up such an investment plan, now might be a really good time to do it. And you really, really might want to include Ethereum. Because the Ethereum ETF is coming, and ETH is coming to the masses. You can be there first. Don’t Buy the Fear After many cycles in crypto, I’ve learned two things: You can eliminate most of your fear with “Vitamin DCA.” Buy the hate instead. Instead of trying to time the market, consider dollar cost averaging (DCA). As you probably know… DCA involves investing a fixed amount at regular intervals, regardless of the price. This method helps mitigate the impact of volatility by spreading out your purchases over time. For example, instead of investing $1,200 all at once, you could invest $100 each month. This way, you buy at both highs and lows, averaging out you investment cost. If you’re investing in altcoins, all you do is DCA into Bitcoin or Ethereum (or stablecoins) and then use that to buy altcoins. Not only does DCA simplify your investment strategy, but it also helps manage emotional decisions. Here’s the best part: Many exchanges like Coinbase and Binance offer automatic DCA programs. You can set it up to invest weekly or monthly, making the process hassle-free. That’s step one. If you want to supercharge your DCA strategy: Buy the Hate Instead Buy the stuff that makes people at the dinner party roll their eyes. When you see almost everyone hating on an asset, treating it as dead… It might be time to explore. Hatred is often the most bullish indicator an asset can possibly have. (There are obvious caveats to this.) This, of course, applies outside of crypto. In the 1990s, Apple was a has-been. During the dot-com bust, Amazon was for two-bit idiots. In its early years, Tesla was comical. In the early 2000s, McDonald’s was dysfunctional. During the 2018 crypto bust, Nvidia was an OBVIOUS gutter gamble. The list goes on. The beauty of buying hated assets is you don’t have to buy a lot. If they’re truly hated, they’re massive asymmetrical bets. Buy just enough to forget about it.” – Chris C, AltucherConfidential Profits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/
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Eliminate Social Media Social media is THE #1 time waster in the 21st century. It doesn’t add any value to your life, teach you anything useful, or even connect you with other people in a meaningful way. Unless you’re using Facebook messenger to catch up with an old friend, avoid using social media for more than 60 minutes a day. It increases depression, decreases life satisfaction, and generally isn’t a valuable use of your time. You have better things to do. - Andrew Ferebee, Quora Profits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/
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Never trust someone who have these 10 traits!When someone is always negative and brings everyone down.When someone lies a lot.When someone doesn't do what they say they will.When someone tries to control or trick others.When someone breaks promises or is not loyal.When someone doesn't care about other people's feelings.When someone's actions don't match their words.When someone doesn't take responsibility for their actions.When someone only thinks about themselves and doesn't care about others.When someone has trouble listening and talking to others…Elia Juniana, QuoraProfits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/
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Here’s the bet:Despite the company's current dominance in the app market, with its highly profitable App Store, Apple recognizes that the writing is on the wall…And that a shift towards AI-driven, appless phones is inevitable. Apple is well-positioned to lead the charge and maintain its competitive edge.Despite the potential challenges of replacing App Store revenue, Apple has opportunities to generate income in an appless future.(For example, expanding subscription-based services to new features comes to mind.)Ultimately, Apple’s focus on user experience and its commitment to privacy and security make it a strong contender in the appless market.No less…The tech giant’s ability to create seamless ecosystems and its loyal customer base will help ensure a smooth transition to this new paradigm. – Chris C.Profits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/
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The advice I’m about to share may seem counterintuitive. But being pessimistic really does make you a better trader. Let me explain… Think about the time when you took a setup that met all the criteria of your trading plan. It was such an A+ setup that you were certain it would hit your profit target. And after calculating the risk-to-reward ratio… You were just waiting to see that extra 3.5% in your account balance. But no… The market ended up reversing on you and started racing towards your stop loss. All certainty and optimism you felt were replaced with a fear of losing. And by the time you were stopped out, you likely felt a mix of disappointment and frustration. Which you ended up carrying with you for the next trade you took… Sound familiar? Well, this is the danger of being optimistic about your trades. You become so tied to the outcome that you experience an emotional rollercoaster when you’re trading. And that’s why it pays to be pessimistic. If you visualise your trade consolidating, retracing on you and even stopping you out… You’ve already accepted the worst-case scenario in your mind. So you can trade without any stress, anxiety or frustration. And take your trading to a more professional level. Of course, this is easier said than done…. Author: Charlie Burton
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That’s Just the Beginning For the record… James was bullish on Ethereum when it was $10. Now, we’re even more bullish. What’s changed? AI agents are just one potential bullish catalyst. Here are four more: 1.] Supply is decreasing. 2.] Ethereum is scaling. 3.] Developers are staying. 4.] Ethereum ETF coming? We’ll run through them real quick… Supply is decreasing: Ethereum went through a massive upgrade 1.5 years ago that made it a deflationary asset. Since, Ethereum has burnt (taken out of circulation) almost 350,000 ETH. That's almost a billion dollars worth. This trend will continue at the same time more and more users are staking (locking up) their ETH for the long-term. Ethereum is scaling: There’s another upgrade coming soon -- called the Dencun upgrade -- that will pave the way for Ethereum to scale to 100,000 transactions per second. (Layer 2 protocols can handle the rest.) Developers are staying: Developers build apps. Killer apps attract mainstream attention. Mainstream attention attracts mass-adoption. Point? The more developers the better. Electric Capital’s new Developer Report shows that 87% of all crypto developers work on at least 1 Ethereum compatible blockchain. ETH is dominant. Ethereum ETF: Blackrock, the largest asset manager in the world, talking about tokenization and Ethereum ETFs. We have JP Morgan who sees the value of tokenization, which he says won’t happen on Bitcoin. (Though he’s wrong about a lot of crypto stuff, he’s right about this.) Those are the catalysts that could make 2024 a banger year for Ethereum. But even if ETH goes to $10,000… $50,000… $100,000(!)... There’s more money to be made in early-stage cryptos. Author: Chris Campbell Profits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/
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1. A person who disguises insults as jokes. 2. A person who will never take accountability but has no problem always blaming you. 3. A person who says they want the best for you, but then works against you. 4. A person's whose words and actions don't match. 5. You can't trust a person who puts seeds of doubt in you, disguised as something else, like concern for you. 6. You can't trust a person who always tries to sabotage you, or make things harder for you. But always has an excuse for everything. Source: https://mentalhealthpsychology2.quora.com/6-TYPES-OF-PEOPLE-YOU-SHOULD-NOT-TRUST
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Recessions are weird. The more you think about them, the weirder they become. Yes, the economy is cyclical. Downturns aren’t just inevitable, they’re healthy. BUT Economic cycles, including recessions, are not just determined by clean and predictable financial indicators but also by psychological and sociological factors. Collective mood, media reporting, and public sentiment play a substantial role in shaping economic realities. And they can be manipulated. A.] The Fear Factory Every time the media starts shouting "recession," what happens? Panic. Fear. It's like Halloween but for adults. And this fear isn't just innocent fun – it moves markets, influences decisions, and causes real harm. Give me an example of when the media saw a chance to scare the crap out of you and didn’t take it? I’ll wait. B.] Recessions are Relative Consider this – what's called a recession in one country is a day in paradise in another. Economic conditions are relative. If the standards are so skewed, can we really trust this whole concept? C.] The Recession Whisperers Imagine a secretive group, not in some government bunker, but in a quiet office in Cambridge, Massachusetts. That's the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), the recession referee. But here's the twist: By the time the NBER declares a recession, it's like announcing rain when you're already soaked. Their method involves a retroactive look, meaning they wait for six months of data, plus a one-month lag. So, when they finally declare a recession, it's old news, a story you've been living in, not just reading about. In the world of economic predictions, the official-unofficial referees are not the early birds; they're the historians. Also… D.]The GDP Puppet Show GDP. It’s supposed to be a “health check” for the economy. BUT It's like going to a doctor who only measures your height and ignores your blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart rate. It counts every dollar spent, regardless of what it's spent on. That means disasters, wars, and environmental destruction all pump up the GDP. If a hurricane hits and we spend billions on reconstruction, guess what? GDP goes up. Celebrating a GDP increase is like throwing a party because your house burned down and you had to rebuild it. It’s also the main indicator the NBER uses to measure a recession. The real problem with this is… GDP is a broad measure and can be influenced by short-term fluctuations that don't necessarily reflect long-term economic trends. It’s a useful indicator, but far from comprehensive. E.] The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Here's the kicker – by declaring a recession, we make them more likely. It's a classic self-fulfilling prophecy. Businesses pull back on investment, consumers close their wallets, and just like that, the economy slows down. But what if we didn't buy into the narrative? I have no idea. F.] Rage Against Determinism Economies aren’t deterministic. They’re dynamic. Economies don’t follow a predetermined path. Human agency and perception play a significant role in shaping economic realities. Predictions are usually wrong for this reason. Also, there’s this… G.] The Hidden Agenda Tin foil hat time. Think about who benefits from recession talk. The media gets a juicy story. Politicians get a scapegoat. Certain investors get to buy low. It’s a game, and the average person isn't the one winning. You’re always being sold a narrative that serves others, not you. And Yet, a Recession is HERE Of course, recessions exist. Because prolonged downturns exist. But all of this calls into question what we think we know about the word “recession” and how we talk about it. It’s not as clear a concept as we think. Nevertheless, it’s probably here already.” – Chris Campbell (AltucherConfidential)
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📁 Population in 2100, as projected by UN Population Division. 🇮🇳 India: 1,533 million 🇨🇳 China: 771 million 🇳🇬 Nigeria: 546 million 🇵🇰 Pakistan: 487 million 🇨🇩 Congo: 431 million 🇺🇸 US: 394 million 🇪🇹 Ethiopia: 323 million 🇮🇩 Indonesia: 297 million 🇹🇿 Tanzania: 244 million 🇪🇬 Egypt: 205 million 🇧🇷 Brazil: 185 million 🇵🇭 Philippines: 180 million 🇧🇩 Bangladesh: 177 million 🇳🇪 Niger: 166 million 🇸🇩 Sudan: 142 million 🇦🇴 Angola: 133 million 🇺🇬 Uganda: 132 million 🇲🇽 Mexico: 116 million 🇰🇪 Kenya: 113 million 🇷🇺 Russia: 112 million 🇮🇶 Iraq: 111 million 🇦🇫 Afghanistan: 110 million @FinancialWorldUpdates Profits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/
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“If the West finds itself falling behind in AI, it won’t be due to a lack of technological prowess or resources. It won’t be because we weren’t smart enough or didn’t move fast enough. It will be because of something many of our Eastern counterparts don’t share with us: fear of AI. The root of the West's fear of AI can no doubt be traced back to decades of Hollywood movies and books that have consistently depicted AI as a threat to humanity. From the iconic "Terminator" franchise to the more recent "Ex Machina," we have been conditioned to view AI as an adversary, a force that will ultimately turn against us. In contrast, Eastern cultures have a WAY different attitude towards AI. As UN AI Advisor Neil Sahota points out, "In Eastern culture, movies, and books, they've always seen AI and robots as helpers and assistants, as a tool to be used to further the benefit of humans." This positive outlook on AI has allowed countries like Japan, South Korea, and China to forge ahead with AI development, including in areas like healthcare, where AI is being used to improve the quality of services. The West's fear of AI is not only shaping public opinion but also influencing policy decisions and regulatory frameworks. The European Union, for example, recently introduced AI legislation prioritizing heavy-handed protection over supporting innovation. While such measures might be well-intentioned, they risk stifling AI development and innovation, making it harder for Western companies and researchers to compete. Among the nations leading common-sense AI regulation, one stands out for now: Singapore.” – Chris C Profits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/
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Because of his convictions, Armstrong is a paradox: He welcomes regulation, but is battling the SEC to prevent innovation-stifling overreach. He runs a centralized exchange, but promotes the very decentralized technology that will put him out of business. He is a strong advocate for individual privacy and self-custody of digital assets that give users full control of their private keys, and yet Coinbase offers non-custodial wallet services (that give users ZERO control of keys) which must comply with strict know-your-customer (KYC) laws that require a great amount of private information. The common thread, if I’m reading it correct: Armstrong is idealistic in his long-term vision but pragmatic in his short-term execution. He's willing to make certain compromises and work within existing constraints in order to make incremental progress toward a more decentralized and privacy-preserving financial system. This ability to navigate between two seemingly opposing forces - centralization vs. decentralization, privacy vs. transparency, innovation vs. regulation - is likely a key reason he's been able to build Coinbase into the crypto industry leader it is today. Like the Netscape founders in the 90s, Armstrong is a technology pioneer on a mission to bring a powerful new tool to the masses. It will be interesting to watch his strategy play out as both Coinbase and the broader crypto ecosystem continue to evolve. Author: Chris C. Source: AltucherConfidential Profits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/
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Yes you read that right. The Japanese police have been doing literally nothing these days. The reason behind this is the ever decreasing crime rate in Japan. Let me tell you some facts here: The crime rate in Japan has decreased to negligible amount in last 13 years. On an average, there is less than 1% chance of crime for every 100,000 people in Japan. There was only one incident of murder last year in Japan. Yes just one! The most important element of police power, though, is not authority to search, but authority in the community. Like school teachers, Japanese policemen rate high in public esteem, especially in the countryside. The police in Japan are trained in calligraphy and Haiku composition. Police in Japan do carry a gun but they rarely use it. Instead they use their black belts in judo or police sticks. In an average year, the entire Tokyo police force only fires six shots. 15,000 koban "police boxes" are located throughout the cities. Police koban box officers spend time teaching neighborhood youth judo or calligraphy. The officers even hand- write their own newspapers, with information about crime and accidents, "stories about good deeds by children, and opinions of residents." Tokyo is the safest city in the entire world. From: Vishal Bhatia, Quora Source: https://www.quora.com/What-do-you-know-that-most-people-don%E2%80%99t Profits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/
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1. Never neglect your health. 2. Never get married for sex. 3. Never quit your dreams. 4. Never spend more than you earn. 5. Never ignore your parents. 6. Never be pessimistic. 7. Never forget who helped you in tough times. 8. Never please people. 9. Never put work over family. 10. Never let anyone control your life. 11. Never spend a day without a to-do list. 12. Never repeat a mistake. 13. Never discuss your secrets with anyone. 14. Never spend money spontaneously. 15. Never hesitate to ask. 16. Never text anyone back to back. 17. Never idealize celebrities. 18. Never remain friends with your Ex. 19. Never have high-interest debt. 20. NEVER GIVE UP. Author: Chauhan Babu nath Source: https://chauhanbabunath.quora.com/20-Things-to-never-do-in-life-6 Profits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/
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While all of the aforementioned fields -- crypto, AI, biotech, human improvement -- are fascinating on their own… What’s most interesting is talking to people about where they intersect. I’m currently going through my 50+ pages of notes from the conferences. (More specific projects to come.) Here’s just a taste: → Leveraging blockchain to crowdsource funding and data for drug research, enabling a more democratized and transparent approach to biotech innovations. → Using AI to analyze genetic data stored securely on blockchain networks, ensuring privacy while unlocking personalized medicine insights. → Using blockchain to create immutable, secure patient records that can be analyzed by AI. → Employing smart contracts to automate and secure collaborations between biotech companies, researchers, and institutions, reducing bureaucracy and fostering innovation. → Using AI algorithms to simulate and predict the effectiveness of drug compounds, speeding up discovery processes and reducing costs. → Using NFTs to secure intellectual property on the blockchain, allowing for more streamlined data sharing, while protecting proprietary data. And a whole lot more. At the center of it all, however, is a global movement called Decentralized Science, or DeSci. And I was surprised to see just how far along this movement really is. . Author: Chris C. Profits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/
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Since the dot-com boom crash and 2008 recession, calling a successful market a bubble has become high fashion. The bitcoin craze is no different. People have been calling it a bubble since the first 100 users. Bitcoin $5: “Bitcoin is overpriced, this is a bubble” Bitcoin $50: “Total insanity, everyone will lose their shirts” Bitcoin $500: “I can’t believe anyone is stupid enough to buy this” Bitcoin $5,000: “This is a fad, it’s just like tulips.” Problem is… Most of what Bitcoiners said will happen has come true. (All that’s left is $1 million BTC.) Mainstream adoption Bitcoin Spot ETFs Institutional investment Accepted widely as a “digital gold” BUT James and I don’t think the real money will be made in Bitcoin, Ethereum… Or any of the top 10 cryptos. For the past two years, we’ve focused every ounce of our attention on the early stage cryptos with MASSIVE potential. How massive, you ask? Author: Chris Campbell Profits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/
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The premise is simple… All progress, theoretical and practical, has resulted from one single thing: good explanations. Progress, says Deutsch, is not just about accumulating more facts or data; it's about developing better explanations that help us understand the world more profoundly and act more effectively within it. In this way, he says, progress is virtually infinite. There is no limit to the improvement of explanations. As our understandings deepen, it leads to new questions, new challenges, and new realms for exploration. Since there’s always new things to understand, there’s always room for improvement. Personally, I think this is where AI is going to shine the most. It’s going to help us articulate the unarticulated faster than ever before in history. It’s also going to accelerate the “happy accidents” and synchronicities that sometimes lead to insane breakthroughs. BUT, the caveat here is that progress is unpredictable. And AI probably won’t make things more predictable, especially not in the short run. Probably the opposite.” – Chris C Profits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/
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Google used AI to optimize energy usage in its data centers, reducing cooling energy consumption by up to 40%. 40%! Companies like John Deere and Blue River Technology use AI for precision farming, allowing farmers to apply the exact amount of water and fertilizers needed, thereby increasing yield and reducing waste. How much of an increase in yields could this garner, you ask? 20-30%, a massive improvement over traditional farming techniques which saw only gradual improvements over decades. Also… Research reveals AI-based algorithms in the auto manufacturing sector can lead to more than an estimated 20% increase in equipment availability, up to 25% lower inspection costs, and up to 10% lower total annual maintenance costs. This improvement is largely due to AI's ability to predict equipment failures and optimize maintenance planning. (Siemens uses AI for predictive maintenance and to optimize production processes. General Electric uses AI to predict maintenance needs in its jet engines.) In quality inspection processes, AI-based machines can detect defects up to 90% more accurately than humans. This not only improves the product quality but also operational efficiency. What about supply chains? AI is estimated to be able to reduce forecasting errors by 30 to 50% and overall inventories by 20 to 50%. This results in cost savings by eliminating the transport, warehousing, and administration of unneeded goods. In areas like IT and finance, AI can automate tasks leading to an automation rate of approximately 30%. In specific cases like IT service-desk automation, a degree of automation of around 90% is possible. (!) AI is widely used in telemedicine platforms for remote diagnosis and monitoring. For example, platforms like Babylon Health use AI for initial medical consultations. Of course, companies like Tesla and Waymo have developed autonomous vehicles that are already on the roads, optimizing routes and fuel efficiency. IBM's AI-powered system helps predict cloud movement to optimize solar energy harvesting. Streaming services like Netflix and YouTube use AI to adjust video quality in real-time based on the user's internet bandwidth, optimizing data usage. All of this is a perfect example of ephemeralization. And this trend with AI is JUST BEGINNING. – Chris C Profits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/
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Our colleague Jim Rickards took the podium to outline in great detail -- through the geopolitical lens -- why that is. “It’s simple,” he says: “It has everything to do with the weaponization of the US dollar.” Of course, he goes on, “Economic and financial sanctions are not new -- US has used asset seizures, freezes, embargoes, blockades, tariffs, and trade bans many times in the past.” BUT… Recent history reveals that US sanctions only work under three conditions: 1.] Target is a small to medium sized economy 2.] Target has no alternative payment channels 3.] Target has limited hard currency (or gold) reserves “None of these conditions apply to Russia,” said Jim. The U.S. sanctions on Russia are without precedent. Assets of Russia’s central bank and commercial banks were seized. Russian banks were ejected from SWIFT. Investment by U.S. entities in Russia is prohibited. Russian exports of oil, gas, strategic metals, and other goods have been banned. Imports of high-tech equipment, semiconductors, luxury goods, automobiles, and many more goods are also banned. And yet… “Russian sanctions have been a complete failure,” said Rickards. “Russian growth in 2023 is projected at 2.1%. USD/RUB was stable at around 70 from May 2022 to May 2023; down slightly now to 95. “ If you’re not worried about this… You might be worried about the blowback. Or the response to weaponization..” Author: Jim Rickards Profits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/
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(excerpts) “In trading, patience and the ability to sit still is not only a virtue, it’s gold . Doing nothing can be one of the most productive things you can do. But as one would expect, being the addicts that we are, the moment the trading session opens, we feel the urge to become more productive all of a sudden. It’s like our minds will not let us enjoy doing nothing. We have to analyze, anticipate, worry, stress, tweak, especially when we’re not supposed to” “Society… it conditions us to continually chase money, power, and a faster, wilder pace of life. Don’t slow down, and God forbid don’t pause, don’t reflect. Keep chasing or you fall behind. Over-schedule, overthink, overwork… this is the mantra. This is supposed to be what progress is. This is supposed to be what success is. Early, we learn to believe that this is absolutely normal, and in due time it becomes an addiction. We can’t sit still for a moment. Just like any addict, sitting still and doing nothing makes us feel unproductive. We feel we’re losing time, so we become agitated.” “Have you ever noticed that all these experiences–thoughts and sensations–are continuous? You’re constantly pulled to mental states and body states, and, most of the time, you’re not aware that you are. You’re automatically in the stories, you believe them, and they urge you to act in a certain way. Which you do. Have you ever noticed that too? Then, next thing you know, you’re entering your trades at the wrong time; you’re exiting at the wrong time; you’re removing your stop-loss; you’re increasing or decreasing your position size… essentially, you’re going against your trading rules. This is a problem because this lack of awareness of your urges is costing you money. Trading is mostly a waiting game where you have to strike only when the time is right. If you want action that happens on your own terms, you’re in the wrong field. As a trader, you simply can’t afford to lack self-awareness.” “The market does not hurry, it moves at its own rhythm, on its own time. And self-awareness helps you cultivate patience and ‘do nothing’ as that happens. This ability to let the market do its thing saves you time and energy. It allows trades to come to you. It puts a stop to the chasing. It embraces the natural order and evolution of things.” - “The Do-Nothing technique is simply about interrupting your impulsive behaviors. It’s cultivating a calm acceptance that things in life can and will often happen in a different order than the one you could be holding in mind. It’s keeping a good attitude while waiting for your pitch. And this all starts with awareness.” Source: https://www.tradingview.com/chart/SPY/bEB4PbaX-The-Art-Of-Do-Nothing-In-Trading/?utm_source=Weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TradingView+Weekly+174+%28EN%29 Profits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/
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Why do Africans not benefit from the vast amounts of natural resources that dot the continent? Is “modern colonialism” a significant factor in this or are there other factors at play? Africa is not that rich in many critical natural resources. US or Saudi Arabia alone produce more oil than the entire continent of Africa. List of countries by oil production. There is not as much water in a large chunk of the continent compared to United States or even China. And it has far less fertile lands. Thus, the 3 critical resources for humanity - energy, water and food are not in plenty. Here are the world's top countries by natural resources - Top Ten Countries with Most Natural Resources - and no African country comes up there. Africa seem to export a lot of natural resources only because there are not enough domestic companies that can process those resources into high value components, unlike other places with abundance of natural resources. This is why countries that export the fewest of natural resources are in general richer, because they always find a way to build a value layer on top of that. This value layer is where employment is. The way to benefit from the resource is to create valued added services on top of that. Thus, instead of exporting iron ore, you refine it to steel and then machinery & automobiles with it. With this, you will have jobs for miners, factory workers, engineers and mechanics. The deeper you are in the value chain better the benefit will be to the people. To get deeper into the value chain, you need visionary leaders, spending on infrastructure & worker training and setting up the environment for businesses to operate freely.” - Balaji Viswanathan,Quora Profits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/
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“Excerpts” #1. Nuclear is Going UP. “You may not be interested in nuclear,” said Byron, “but nuclear is interested in you.” This is a sector that’s strong, showing no signs of letting up. → Long-term underinvestment (undervalued) → Rising demand (especially in China) → Geopolitical trends in its favor (Russia as a supplier) → Yellowcake price going up. → New technology for nuke power on rise (SMR) Summary: Nuclear is a good place to be. #2. Oil is Going UP. Byron’s bullish on oil for many of the same reasons. → Long-term underinvestment → “Renewables will NOT DO IT!!!” → (They’re not really renewable) → Legacy companies politically disfavored The well-run oil companies basically have a license to mint cash. Even more, says Byron: “They will sell their kidneys before they cut dividends. Write that down.” The Big Oil companies that are well-run will make you money. It’s as simple as that. #3. Copper is Going UP. Finally, there’s copper. “While water is life,” said Byron, “electricity is quality of life. Electricity means copper. In order to go green, you have to go red.” In copper, we’re seeing a perfect storm. The low-hanging fruit has been picked. → Depleting ore deposits → Higher input costs → Rising energy costs → Rising labor costs → Water scarcity around the world In short, says Byron: “Copper is a GREAT place to be.” Author: Chris Campbell Source: AltucherConfidential Profits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/
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Dear Reader, Every time the "Bitcoin Halving" takes place… Bitcoin's price shoots off the charts. The first time it boomed by a staggering 1,235%. The second time it skyrocketed by a massive 5,267%. The last time it shot up 1,356%. Now… it's about to happen again. The thing is, right before the "Halving", is an accumulation period. That's when Bitcoin prices historically go on a HUGE bull run. Guess what? 2023 is a "halving accumulation year". – Bryce Paul Profits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/
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Does it make sense to always buy the dips? “Buy the dip.” You hear this all the time in crypto investing. It refers, of course, to buying more bitcoin (or digital assets) when they go down in price: when the price “dips.” Some people brag about “buying the dip," showing they know better than the crowd. Others “buy the dip” as an investment strategy: they’re getting a bargain. The problem is, buying the dip is a fallacy. You can’t buy the dip, because you can't see the total dip until much later. First, I’ll explain this in a way that will make it simple and obvious to you; then I’ll show you a better way of investing. You Only Know the Dip in Hindsight When people talk about “buying the dip,” what they’re really saying is, “I bought when the price was going down.” Here’s a look at the price of bitcoin from earlier this year. When it dropped to $39,000, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele proudly tweeted that his government had just purchased an additional chunk of bitcoin: that it “bought the dip.” But the next day, the price of bitcoin dipped further, to $34,500: Could you “buy the dip” then? No, because the next day, it dipped further still, to $33,500: Why “buying the dip” is probably not the best economic policy. We could take any time period, for any cryptocurrency, and show this same principle: you can only see the dip in hindsight, after the price has gone back up. This assumes, of course, that the price will go back up. There are plenty of investors who “bought the dip” on their favorite token, only to find out it wasn’t a dip, but a ride off a cliff.” - John Hargrave Profits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/
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“Ever hear that saying, “I’m up to my eyeballs in debt”? Well, after World War I, Germany was up to its highest church steeple -- 530 feet high at the time -- in debt. (Fun fact: The Ulm Minster, completed in 1890, is still the tallest church in the world.) The reparations required by the Treaty of Versailles were enormous: to the tune of 132 billion gold marks, worth more than $500 billion today. By the way… It took 92 YEARS for Germany to pay the full amount, making its final debt payment on October 3, 2010. Can you guess what Germany did when it received its first bill in the mail? It printed a whole lot of money. That way, it reasoned, it could buy foreign currency, and then pay off the debt faster. But as the government continued to flood the market with newly-printed money, something happened: the value of the Mark began to plummet. (Gasp!) This led to a destructive cycle wherein, by late 1922, the German government could no longer afford NOT to print, and the Mark's value went into a freefall. Prices skyrocketed. A loaf of bread, which cost 250 Marks in January 1923, had rocketed to 200 billion Marks by November 1923. People's life savings were wiped out overnight. The infamous images of people carrying wheelbarrows full of cash to buy a single loaf of bread were a harsh reality. This, of course, laid the groundwork for civil unrest, paving the way for extremist political movements, including the one led by the guy with the funny mustache, which would ultimately plunge the world into World War II. The currency collapse playbook is pretty similar throughout history. Loads of debt + Loads of printing = Loads of chaos. “It Can’t Happen Here” While this is certainly on the extreme end… History is littered with examples of currencies going kaput, hurling nations into chaos. Zimbabwe, Argentina, Venezuela, and more are just the latest examples. But the most powerful currency in history -- the US dollar -- is immune to such shocks… Right? Well, that’s what most people think.” – Chris Campbell (AltucherConfidential) Profits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/
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Recently, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) announced a partnership with Chainlink (LINK) to experiment with connecting private and public blockchains. Swift is the traditional global financial messaging system that underpins most international money and securities transfers. After several tests with private blockchains, Swift is expanding its experiments to include public blockchains, with plans to use Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). The collaboration includes major financial institutions like BNP Paribas, BNY Mellon, Citi, Euroclear, SIX Digital Exchange (SDX), and the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). Chainlink is providing what Swift calls an “enterprise account abstraction layer.” “What’s missing is the ability to send [assets] from a bank chain to a public chain — banks want to do that,” said Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink. The proof of concept will demonstrate how banks can practically interoperate across these networks, both public and private. CCIP is a “universal messaging interface” for cross-blockchain communications. It has the ability to interface with private blockchains and includes security features like active risk management networks. These features differentiate it from alternatives like Axelar’s general message passing and make it appealing to major financial players. Swift aims to use existing bank systems and sees a multichain future. However, connecting to hundreds of different chains is not feasible for most banks. Chainlink aims to save thousands of global banks time and money by linking chains through one integration. “I think they realize the digital asset class is not going anywhere,” Nazarov said. Investor takeaway: This collaboration certainly has the potential to greatly increase the adoption of blockchain technology in the traditional financial sector. Chainlink would be an obvious beneficiary, but demand for other blockchain-related products and services is likely to follow. That said, many regulatory hurdles exist (assuming the technology works). In other words, this is all very early, but it bears watching, particularly for LINK investors (or those considering investing in LINK). “But, despite inherent risks, a well-executed investment strategy, with due diligence, patience, and consistent monitoring, can yield stable high returns and significant upside.” Profits from free accurate cryptos signals: https://www.predictmag.com/