Day of 2025-09-17

This morning began with a run, the kind that clears the mind before the day gets busy, especially with the markets in such turmoil lately. The air was cool, and the forest only filled with the sound of the birds, great the new day. I didn’t push for speed—just aimed to keep my pace consistent and enjoy the movement.

After cooling down, I decided to dip a little deeper into the market with my $SURGE stake. I’m aiming for a modest 4% gain on either 500 $HIVE or roughly 95.217 $SURGE, depending on how things move. It’s always a bit of a balancing act between patience and timing, especially with the way the crypto market tends to surprise you when you least expect it.

I’ve been watching patterns closely, trying to avoid making emotional decisions. Hopefully, this calculated move pays off, but even if it doesn’t, it’s another step in learning how to navigate these swings more effectively.

Ecency rolled out a new wallet layout today, and I have mixed feelings about it. On the bright side, it looks cleaner and feels more modern, which is always a plus for usability. But some parts seem unnecessarily complicated—there’s just too much clicking around to claim rewards or move tokens.

A central button to claim everything at once would make life so much easier. Design upgrades are great, but when simplicity gets lost in the process, it can feel like a step sideways rather than forward.

Unfortunately, the markets didn’t exactly smile today. Everything seemed to drift downward, and $HIVE kept bouncing between 0.135 and 0.142. It’s frustrating to watch prices wobble like that. Still, that is the nature of crypto—volatility is part of the journey. I’m trying to focus on long-term trends rather than short-term noise, but it’s hard not to glance at the charts every hour. Hopefully, this dip is just a temporary correction before the next climb.