Honestly, when I used to go all-in on low-quality “meme” coins, I’d pour everything in and my heartbeat would follow the K-line chart. I couldn’t even sleep at all at night. Now, though, I actually think grid trading and DCA are pretty appealing. Even if there’s more volatility, it doesn’t really matter—my cost gets spread out, and I don’t have to stare at the market every day.

Recently, I’ve been seeing everyone talk about rate-cut expectations and the U.S. dollar index. I personally can’t make sense of those macro buzzwords, but it just feels like market sentiment is a bit back and forth. Risk assets rise and fall along with the U.S. dollar at the same time—it feels pretty divided. At times like this, I feel even more that grid trading is comfortable: grind it out slowly, without anxiety.

Going all-in might help you win big, but if you lose, it hurts too. Anyway, as an old “weed,” I’ll just prioritize getting a little peace of mind first. Knowing and doing as one is hard.