When the news broke that MicroStrategy was raising funds to 'pay interest' and its stock price had fallen 10%, a seasoned holder didn't panic. He had already exited the market at the top and converted part of his profits into @usddio. At this moment, he deeply realizes that in a bear market, not losing money and being able to sleep soundly at night is, in itself, a victory.
Oh, this market is really tough... The negative impact of Japan's interest rate hike is still unfolding, and when it rains, it pours. Even the 'king of holding cash', MicroStrategy, has encountered problems. It recently announced plans to raise $1.44 billion to pay interest, which the market interprets as a sign that its cash flow is tight and it may not have money to continue buying cryptocurrencies. Once the news broke, its stock price plummeted 10% in one day, dragging Bitcoin down to near its previous lows.
This is the cruel bear market. Despite the long-term positive news of the Fed's interest rate cuts, market sentiment is extremely fragile, making it much harder to make money compared to a bull market. Everyone must adjust their mindset: In a bear market, not losing money means you are already ahead of 90% of people. We managed to escape the peak in October, and have made money shorting since then, which is already quite good.
Where are the next opportunities? Two relatively safe thoughts:
Fight for a rebound: Focus on ETH's previous low support area at $2620-$2650, historically, it often rebounds by 5%-10% when it drops to this area, which has been effective before interest rate cuts.
Wait to short: If you don't want to chase shorts now, fearing a 'dead cat bounce'. A more prudent approach is to start laying out low-leverage long-term shorts about two days before the interest rate cuts, targeting BTC, ETH, and some smaller coins that are still at high levels and have room for declines.
Regardless of which path you choose, an unavoidable core issue lies before you: In this 'misfortune does not come alone' fragile market, where any positive news may be interpreted as negative, where do you place the capital you use to 'fight for a rebound,' or the profits you've gained from 'shorting,' to ensure absolute safety, so it does not vanish when the next 'black swan' flies in?
Bear market survival rule: Prioritize 'safety' over 'profit'.
In a bull market, we talk about growth; in a bear market, we prioritize preservation. When benchmarks like MicroStrategy show pressure, it means that systemic risk in the market is increasing. At this point, the first priority of investment is not to find which coin can rise by 10%, but to ensure that most of your assets do not suddenly shrink by 20%.
At this time, you need an asset that is completely decoupled from market volatility. It cannot be stocks that may be sold off by institutions, nor can it be cryptocurrencies that may plummet due to liquidity crises. It needs to be a 'safe haven' that is value-stable, rule-transparent, and can provide you with liquidity at any time.
Why is USDD considered a 'strategic necessity' at present?
@usddio's design precisely responds to the core demands in a bear market. It is not another 'story coin' that may face collapse, but a tool that pursues extreme stability:
A shield against 'black swans': Its value is backed by over-collateralized on-chain crypto assets (such as BTC, TRX) and managed transparently through smart contracts. This decentralized stability mechanism does not rely on the financial status or decisions of any single company (like MicroStrategy), providing you with stability independent of traditional financial risks.
The 'safe base' for executing trading plans: Whether you want to wait for ETH to drop to $2620 for a bottom buy or plan to short before interest rate cuts, you need funds in a readily available and value-assured state. The high liquidity of USDD ensures you can act instantly when opportunities arise, while its price stability ensures that the 'ammunition' you invest in battle does not devalue while you wait.
The 'passive income' source through a bear market: While waiting for market opportunities, holding USDD can earn stable returns by staking in DeFi protocols. This achieves a rare 'positive cycle' in a bear market: using stability to defend against risks while employing profitability to combat time.
Act immediately: Build your bear market defenses.
In response to the current market, you can adjust your deployment like this:
Reassess risks: Acknowledge that the market has entered a high-difficulty mode, lower profit expectations, and prioritize capital safety.
Establish a secure position: Convert a portion of your assets (especially those already in profit) into stable assets like @usddio. This portion of the position is not for seeking profits but to ensure you remain 'alive' during a bear market.
Use stable assets to seize opportunities: Use USDD as the 'base currency' to execute the aforementioned 'buying at 2620' or 'shorting before interest rate cuts' plans. If you profit, convert the profit portion back to USDD to lock it in; if you incur losses, you still have a safe USDD position as a backup.
In a bull market, it's about who earns more; in a bear market, it's about who loses less. The greatest wisdom is being able to achieve certain growth for some assets even in a declining market.
#USDD sees stability in trust# - When the market faces multiple crises, trust should not rely on fragile narratives or company financial reports but should return to the transparent rules built by code and the solid guarantee of over-collateralization. This 'stability' is your strongest backing in a bear market.
