The first thing that ran through my head yesterday was:
“We. Are. SO. Back.”
Apparently, Trump was pausing tariffs for 90 days. I don’t even know if it’s true. But the market loved it, and I felt that rush.
It's wild how a bit of bullish news can flip your whole mindset. One moment I’m questioning everything, the next I’m convinced I’m about to witness the 2017-style euphoric blow-off top… and ride it all the way to the moon.
If I’m being honest… I think I might have a gambling problem.
The volatility doesn’t just move charts—it moves my emotions.
When things are green, I feel like I’m winning at life.
When they’re red, it’s full existential dread.
It’s not logical. But it’s real.
I’ve been chasing high-risk trades trying to catch the next altcoin banger, but maybe it’s time I face the truth:
I need to chill.
Stacking ETH and BTC is giving me peace right now.
They're the only assets that don’t feel like they’ll rug me in the middle of the night. And it scratches that degen itch just enough.
Even though the prices pulled back again today, something feels different.
Maybe it’s the energy. Maybe it’s delusion.
Either way—I’m back in motion.
Here’s what’s lined up:
Hosting the weekly Base NFT show with @BaseJunkie
Catch-up call with the incredible Rachel Onchain to talk business and collaborations
Final prep with the team for the Based Topi launch, working hand-in-hand with Based MediaX (BMX)
Coordinating with Coinbase Wallet to (hopefully ) support or spotlight the drop
The launch is this Thursday, and there’s a lot to get done.
But there’s momentum in the air—and I’m here for it.
👉 Check out the project on X: @BasedTopi
Sometimes it takes chaos to push you toward clarity.
I’m not quitting the market. But I am shifting my strategy.
Less flipping. Less fomo.
More stacking ETH & BTC. More peace of mind.
Because at the end of the day, I’d rather hold assets I trust than lose sleep chasing the next pump.
Sometimes the best thing you can do as a builder isn’t to push harder—it’s to pause.
When you take time to recharge—mentally, emotionally, physically—you create space to come back stronger.
And when you finally step back into the ring, you’ll feel the difference:
More clarity.
More motivation.
More energy to actually tackle the things that matter.
Burnout might feel like a badge of honor in this space, but sustainability is the real flex.
Protect your fire. Then let it burn brighter. 🔥
Bill The Bull
