At two thirty in the morning, the light from the phone screen still reflects on my face. Watching the amount in my account roll from 500 to 2500, my fingers feel a bit light — they say 'event contracts' are stimulating, and this time I've truly tasted it. Just as I was preparing to open a few more trades to push to 3000, my finger hesitated, and I quickly swapped most of my profits for @usddio's USDD. My friends' group exploded: 'You're converting to a stablecoin on the eve of a bull market? Are you crazy?!'
I didn't reply, just silently took a screenshot: the on-chain collateral rate of USDD, steadily resting above 130%. They don't understand, the more 'windfall' moments like this, the more I need a solid base. Event contracts play with heartbeats, but if the heartbeat is too fast, one can easily end up dead. I used to be greedy, thinking all profits should be gambled for bigger returns — the result was often a return to square one overnight. Now? I've learned my lesson. A portion of the profits must go into a place that can't run away. Behind USDD is the transparent reserves of the TRON DAO Reserve, circulating across multiple chains, redeemable at any time; it’s not like those floating assets, it's the kind of thing you can glance at in your account at three in the morning and still sleep soundly.
Especially in this high volatility strategy, USDD has become the "safety valve" in my strategy. I don't need to completely exit the market, but I need a portion of my assets to remain stable around a value of 1 dollar, to counter black swan events and also my own greed. For example, tonight, if I misjudge the next few event contracts, I would only lose part of my profits, while the USDD portion remains intact, ready for my next move. This state of being able to attack and defend freely is the foundation for playing in the long term.
Some say: "Stability means slowness." I don't believe that. True "speed" is when you are not afraid of losses, not afraid of fluctuations, and always have ammunition available. @usddio provides not just a stablecoin, but also a risk control mindset: you can boldly chase opportunities, but your foundation cannot waver. This is also why I insist on treating #USDD以稳见信 as my trading discipline—it reminds me that living longer in the market is more important than winning on any single occasion.
So, how far can 500 bucks go? I don't know. But I know that if I don't convert part of my profits into stable assets like USDD, this path is unlikely to go far. Tonight, I can sleep peacefully. Tomorrow, when I wake up, USDD will still be there, steadily waiting for my next departure.
