To The Moon

I’ve been using Tiger Brokers for a while and currently sit in the “Elite” membership tier. One of the perks I actually like is the 500 Tiger Coins I can claim each month—it’s a simple, nice bonus that adds up over time without needing to jump through hoops. It’s like a little pat on the back for just being active, logging in, and keeping up with my trades. Right now, the main ways to earn coins are trading, signing in etc., which is great, but I can’t help imagining other ways the app could make coin-earning more interesting. What if exploring a stock’s profile, or even playing mini trading quizzes—gave extra coins? Imagine getting rewarded for being curious, not just active. Maybe even small interactive missions like tracking your portfolio diversification, setting and meeting saving goa

The calendar flipped to December, and the market seemed determined to remind me that nothing is predictable. The second trading day of the month saw the major U.S. indices open higher, and for a brief moment, I felt that familiar mix of curiosity and caution. Will December follow its usual script—start low and finish strong? Or will this year break the pattern and keep everyone guessing? S&P 500 (.SPX) NASDAQ (.IXIC) I’ve been thinking a lot about my own approach this month, and I realize that I have a few goals that go beyond chasing gains. First, I want to spend less time glued to stock prices. Watching every tick can be hypnotic, and even though I don’t obsess for hours, I’ve noticed it can be counterproductive. Adjusting trades every time a share wiggles isn’t just exhausting, it c

The AI chip wars are heating up, and it feels like every month there’s a new contender stepping into the ring to challenge Nvidia’s throne. Amazon just dropped its game-changer: an in-house AI chip that the company claims is “cost-effective” compared to Nvidia’s offerings. Meanwhile, Marvell has made a bold move by acquiring Celestial AI, positioning itself as a contender in next-generation optical interconnect technology. Google isn’t sitting idly either—its TPUs have already carved out a niche, and Broadcom’s ASIC chips add another layer to this increasingly crowded field. Broadcom (AVGO) Alphabet (GOOGL) Marvell Technology (MRVL) Amazon.com (AMZN) Personally, I’m bearish on Nvidia at the moment, though I’ll admit—I often get it wrong when it comes to AI or tech-related stocks. On the su

I still remember the first time I fell down the rabbit hole reading about the Terra Luna crash. I didn’t own a single Terra Luna coin—never traded it, never staked it, barely even knew what its logo looked like. But when the collapse happened, I read about it the way people binge-watch disaster documentaries. Every headline felt like another episode: “Stablecoin destabilizes.” “Investors stunned.” I was more of an observer than a victim, but the whole saga still stuck to my memory like smoke after a fire. And even though Bitcoin is nothing like Terra Luna—completely different structure, history, and level of resilience—that old memory somehow sneaks back into my thoughts whenever the crypto charts turn red. So when Bitcoin just plunged again right after that short one-week rebound, my brai

Black Friday arrived like it does every year—flashing banners, endless notifications, and the subtle, irresistible pull of “limited-time deals.” My phone buzzed with alerts from Amazon, Shopee, Lazada. I opened each app like a kid in a candy store, my eyes scanning hundreds of items, my finger swiping through discounts and promotions. I added more things to my carts than I can count: headphones, gadgets, a few books, maybe even something I didn’t need but couldn’t resist. And yet… I didn’t buy a single thing. I found myself thinking about 12.12, the next big sale day. Maybe the discounts would be better then. Maybe patience would reward me. So all those carts, stuffed with potential purchases, sat idle, digital tombstones of my indecision. The same pattern is true in the stock market, or a

“Buy the dip.” Three words, repeated endlessly in podcasts, Reddit threads, and trading chatter. It sounds simple. Elegant. Like wisdom carved into stone. Until the moment comes. Recently, that moment arrived with Venture Global, Inc. (VG). I had been watching it like a hawk, thinking, $6.85—that’s my sweet spot. That’s where I pounce. My spreadsheets and research nodded approvingly. Fundamentals were okay. The company made sense. My brain said, You believe in this company, you’ve done the homework—just buy. And yet… when the price actually touched $6.85, my finger froze over the “Buy” button like it was holding a hot potato. Venture Global, Inc. (VG) My brain started arguing: What if it goes lower? What if something newsy happens overnight? What if my cat walks on the keyboard and acciden

I found myself staring at my laptop the other day, watching the S&P 500 inch down, and realized I didn’t even know if my portfolio was up or down for November. And I didn’t care to check. Investing is supposed to be a hobby for me, not a stress test. Sure, I can see share prices moving—TLT, TLH, OXY, RC, WEN, SOXS—but I haven’t added up the total. The numbers could be dancing in my favor or mocking me, and either way, I’d rather just watch. Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bear 3x Shares (SOXS) Wendy's (WEN) Occidental (OXY) Ready Capital Corp (RC) iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLH) iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) That said, I can’t completely ignore my holdings. My portfolio is an odd mix: TLT and TLH for long-duration Treasuries, OXY and Ready Capital Corp for energy an

I used to think predictions worked like train schedules—delayed sometimes, but ultimately arriving on the same track. The last few years cured me of that illusion. I’ve spent enough time pacing at the metaphorical platform, clutching my bearish ticket, waiting for the Recession Express that was “definitely” arriving in 2023… or 2024… or, surely, 2025. Yet here we are, drifting toward 2026, and the train still hasn’t appeared. Instead, the markets whistle cheerfully past, as if to mock the bond ETFs I bought—TLT, TLH—waiting patiently in my portfolio like umbrellas I insist on carrying despite the endlessly sunny weather. iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLH) iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) S&P 500 (.SPX) Still, the financial world often produces its prophecies, thick with

Thanksgiving week always seems to cast a strange spell over the markets. There’s this seasonal rhythm where investors return from the holiday with a renewed sense of energy, and sometimes the charts react as if they’ve caught the mood. But this month feels different — more cautious, more tense, like everyone’s watching the S&P 500 out of the corner of their eye. The index slipped about 2% in November, marking its weakest month since March. Volatility picked up, headlines turned dramatic, and for a moment it felt as if the market was wobbling. Yet despite the shakiness, Citi’s head of Wealth Management still talked about “room” left in the bull market — and apparently the firm has seen record inflows from wealthy clients this year. It’s one of those classic market contradictions: anxiet

BTC has a flair for theatrics, and this week it delivered again — springing back above the $90,000 mark like it never left. The crypto feeds instantly lit up: “Is this the comeback? Is $100K finally within reach?” Bitcoin loves dramatic chapters, and this jump feels like the opening scene of another one. But the plot thickens when people start dragging Trump into the story. Some say he previously bought his Bitcoin stash at an average of around $115,000 per coin — which, if true, means he’s now looking at a roughly 30% unrealized loss. And on the internet, that’s more than enough fuel for myths. Now that he’s back in the White House, the memes have grown louder — not serious accusations, just playful chatter. People might wonder whether he’s secretly cheering for a big Bitcoin rally the wa