If I could just take a time machine back to when I first started with decentralized finance and crypto to give my past self some advice, oh boy I would change so many things. Firstly, I would remind myself to take profits more often or at the very least remove initial investment capital, especially when taking a photo screenshot. In retrospect, you always take screenshots of your portfolio when you're at an all-time high and feeling confident.

The much anticipated PulseChain PulseChain.com launch has finally arrived and with that includes the PulseX Exchange. These projects have been about two years in the making with some doubting their ability to ever debut. Some were ecstatic with joy at the arrival of a new chain to compete with Ethereum, while others have scoffed at the technology.

What a fun week for AMC shareholders! At first there was a terrifying after-hours dump from $5 levels to below $3.70 in the days following. This was after the news broke of a potential APE share conversion.Just three days later the court case took a surprise U-turn where APE dumped and AMC pumped due to the ruling. AMC was able to claw back $5 levels briefly before settling for $4.81 going into the close.

Determination is the most important skill to hone as a trader. Determination to find your edge, to be patient and find profit. Most people simply lack persistence and consistency when it comes to the long haul.If you can overcome this hurdle in life you can overcome anything. Getting back up when you fall down, over and over again.

I hope none of y'all were shorting today because we gigachad pumped across most crypto markets. Bitcoin dominance is surging like crazy and the FOMO is just starting to kick in for many.I'm trying to stay strict with my trading strategies and rely purely on the existing capital in my account, although I was tempted to buy these dips over the last few weeks. My switch from MULN to BKKT this past month was a great strategy although the entry price was not ideal. Today Bakkt redeemed itself as it pumped beyond my entry price.

Bring on the pain! Uncertainty is your friend when you are looking for a bargain- buyers are still shakey and sellers are itching to sell. This year has been nothing short of a battle day in and day out. We had an early push in Q1 which has corrected back down to more reasonable levels by the end of February. I got caught up in the pullback yet again with my equity exposure.