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Stargate Log 009: 11x Confidence Through the Storm: How the Fuel Reserve Ratio Protected My BTC Short

Stargate Log 009, BTC Doji is a reset, not direction. Shorts covered, buyers stepped in. In the Gravitational Corridor / trend, I trust my Fuel Reserve Ratio 2.84x fiat, 75% covered, 25% exposed. I shed weight, ride momentum, and float with clarity. Even in the void, I’m never unprepared or alone.

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Stargate Log 008: Gravitational Bumps and Fuel Reserves: Navigating the Mental Physics of Trading

Stargate Log 008, StrataTrader navigates the volatile DeFi markets like a starship through cosmic turbulence. This post explores trading psychology, counter-trend struggles, risk management, and the concept of Fuel Reserves, capital as optionality on the journey toward infinite possibility.

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Stargate Log 007: Newton’s 3rd Law in Crypto: How Gravitational Bumps Reveal the Next Move

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Stargate Log 006: Riding BTC’s Gravitational Corridor for Alpha, Newtonian Guide to DeFi Momentum

StrataTrader’s Stargate Log 006: own every trade, follow disciplined R:R orbits, and iterate endlessly. Mapping BTC’s momentum via Newton’s First Law in a “Gravitational Corridor.” Align entry thrust, drift on inertia from ~104k until resistance at 109k triggers pre-set profit, or pivot points.

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Stargate Log 005: Levels‑of‑Acceptance to 109k or 90k Pivot

ST‑Stargate Log 005: BTC punches 104k, eyeing 109k ATH. Flag flattens, rebound speed climbing. Levels‑of‑Acceptance: trim gains, reload on bounce, cut and run below. Watching previous price cross overs for full thrust. Half‑tank fuel reserve locked, and buckled up for the next burn.

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Stargate Log 004: Levels of Acceptance Strategy - Trim , Reload , & Cut

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Stargate Log 003: Following the Plan, Clear Pivot Criteria and Impulse Checks

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Stargate Log 002: Mission Critical: Own the Risk, Follow the Routine, Capture the Edge.

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Stargate Log 001: StrataTrader’s Infinite Path to Consistent Profitability

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Portfolio Strategies

Boom Before Bust Hypothesis: Pivoting Based on Market Structure & Key Levels

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How Trump's Tariffs and Protectionism Will Force the Fed Back to Quantitative Easing

Trump's tariffs and protectionist trade policies are reshaping global finance. Discover how these policies limit who buys U.S. debt, why this creates a major economic dilemma, and why it will likely push the Federal Reserve back into Quantitative Easing (QE) sooner rather than later.

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Part 1: Build Your Case - The Foundation of Our Evidence Based Trading Approach

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Beyond Oil: How a National Pipeline Can Secure Canada’s Economic Future Through Diversification

Canada’s pipeline strategy aims to secure a diversified, resilient economy by reducing inflation risks, expanding global market access, and sharing wealth across provinces. Inspired by Norway & Australia’s successes, it's a blueprint for a stronger, more united Canada.

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Building Canada's Future: A National Pipeline Strategy for Profit-Sharing and Economic Resilience

Visionary strategy for Canada's economic resilience: A National Pipeline for Interprovincial Profit-Sharing. This framework aims to diversify exports, protect sovereignty, and maximize natural resource profitability for a prosperous and secure future.

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Decoding Inflation: The Hidden Impact of Money Supply on Prices and Portfolios

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Debunking Inflation Myths: The Truth Behind Tariffs, Trade, and Price Dynamics

Uncover the truth behind inflation myths in this post that demystifies how tariffs and trade are wrongly blamed for rising prices. Explore why an excessive money supply is the real driver of inflation, and learn to navigate the economic forces shaping investment strategies. Stay informed!

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Build Smarter, Trade Sharper: Mental Models and Systems Thinking for Portfolio Resilience

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Mastering Market Structures: How to Construct Bull, Bear, and Sideways Strategies Using DeFi

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Freebase Finance: Mastering DeFi Short Selling from Peak to Profit

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Tariff Revival: Will Trump's 2025 Trade Wars Ignite a Rally?

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Bitcoin & DeFi Bull Trap: The Simple ‘W’ Pattern That Could Save Your Portfolio

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Turn Uniswap LPs into an Options Trading Desk: The Secret to Passive Income & Delta-Neutral Yield

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From Bull Trap to Breakthrough: How I Learned to Overcome FOMO in DeFi

After falling into a Crypto / DeFi FOMO-driven bull trap, I learned to confirm market signals, validate news, and scale in with strict risk management. My journey taught me to overcome impulsive, shadow self-driven decisions and build a disciplined, data-driven investment strategy.

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Reflections

Calm in the Storm: StrataTrader Overcomes DeFi Fears and Takes a Break

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Renewed Focus, New Frontier: My Borrow-Lend Strategy for Q1 2025

I'm adopting a borrow-lend strategy for Q1 2025: Instead of selling my HODL bags, I’ll be collateralizing them on DeFi platforms. By borrowing stablecoins at competitive rates, I can generate income while still preserving the long-term upside of my crypto assets.