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If you’re a trader that already holds a lot of USDT in your account, then using that idle capital to generate a little bit of passive income is a perfectly reasonable choice. Even a small amount can accumulate significantly over time, especially when coupled with careful capital management and disciplined trading.
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Do you prefer keeping your USDT readily available for quick market entries, or do you lean towards putting some of it into yield-generating products to make money while you wait for the next setup?
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