Entered the market at 25 years old and 'retired' at 33. For a full 8 years, I went from being a complete novice who knew nothing about candlesticks to now having an account that has skyrocketed to eight figures. I can check into hotels without looking at prices, and I have to carry some cryptocurrency branding on me—does this count as 'returning to a normal life'?
For me, this is what 'normal' looks like. Compared to my relatives who work in factories or do e-commerce, I don’t have to keep an eye on the supply chain, chase debts, or deal with clients defaulting. My worries are minimal. My daily routine consists of studying the market and executing my own 'mindset' that I've tested with real money:
BTC is always the big brother; when it falls, all the little brothers go down.
USDT and BTC are like a seesaw; when one rises sharply, the other must be cautious.
Orders placed in the early morning, setting the direction between 6-8 am, and watching the Americans at 5 pm... These time windows are more precise than clocking in for work.
The most practical advice: as long as it's not a scam coin, don't panic if it drops. If you have spare cash, buy more; if not, just hold on. My proudest trade was DOGE, which has increased more than 20 times since I bought it.
In the end, trading comes down to patience. This is my deepest realization.
But my story also hides another more important turning point regarding the 'qualitative change' of wealth. When asset accumulation reaches a certain scale and the mindset shifts from 'seeking a hundredfold return' to 'guarding growth', I begin to realize a new problem: in the crypto space, making money is just the first step; how to let the money 'safely sleep' during extreme volatility and also generate 'more money' by itself is the key to determining how long you can be comfortable.
This is no longer just about 'holding BTC' or 'swing trading'. It requires withdrawing a portion of assets from the 'high-volatility gambling' battlefield and relocating them to a new fortress that possesses both 'endogenous growth engines' and 'absolute transparency'.
And this is precisely the underlying logic that led me to focus on and start allocating to protocols like @usddio. It perfectly aligns with my current core need for wealth management: while enjoying the growth dividends of the crypto market, I seek a 'strategic reserve' for my core assets that is immune to volatility and can generate cash flow automatically 24/7. The philosophy of #USDD to ensure stability is not just a slogan; it’s an executable system for 'stable compounding'.
Wealth advancement: from 'trading mindset' to 'system configuration'.
The 'mindset' I've summarized over the past 8 years is about how to actively trade and seek alpha in a volatile market. This is important, especially in the accumulation phase.
But when the volume of funds increases and the mindset evolves, another 'system configuration mindset' becomes even more important:
Trust configuration: from 'guessing the dealer' to 'trusting the code': trading requires guessing market sentiment and the intentions of big players. Protocols like @usddio build trust on a real-time, verifiable, over-collateralized asset reserve on the blockchain. I don't need to guess whether it's stable; I can check the on-chain data myself. This kind of 'certainty' is the most needed sense of security for eight-digit assets.
Yield configuration: from 'watching the market for price differences' to 'earning interest from holding': watching the market for price differences consumes energy and depends on market direction. USDD, as a potential income-generating asset, provides a passive income model of 'earning by holding'. This means that even when I travel or sleep without making any trades, the assets allocated here can continuously generate income through the protocol mechanism. This perfectly realizes 'making money work for me', further liberating me from high-frequency trading.
My current situation: using the 'stable income layer' to support the 'active growth layer'.
My current asset allocation has become clearer and easier:
Active growth layer (about 30%): Still using my 'mindset' to operate, capturing opportunities in BTC, ETH, and even promising altcoins, maintaining sensitivity and aggression toward the market.
Stable yield and value storage layer (about 70%): An important part of this is allocated to protocols like @usddio. Its purpose is not to get rich quickly, but to provide 'baseline security' and 'continuous cash flow'. It ensures that regardless of market fluctuations, whether I win or lose in trading, my wealth base is steadily growing in a predictable manner. This allows me to maintain a more composed mindset while practicing 'patience'.
Conclusion: True 'freedom' is having the power of choice.
After 8 years of trading, my understanding of 'normal life' or 'financial freedom' is not about unlimited spending, but about having the power of choice—the right to choose what not to do. Choosing not to trade out of necessity and choosing not to be anxious and lose sleep due to market volatility.
Infrastructures like @usddio are helping me consolidate and expand this 'power of choice'. By providing a transparent, income-generating stable value layer, it allows me to shift my focus away from short-term market fluctuations and enjoy life, thinking about longer-term strategies.
From 'the man who trades coins' to 'the man who manages assets', perhaps this is the true path for our group to return to and surpass 'normal life'.
Discussion: After accumulating a certain amount of assets, do you tend to continue to go all in for higher multiples, or will you start looking for income-generating assets like USDD to build your 'wealth cushion'?
