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Open interest, funding, basis and liquidation figures each count something narrower than they appear to. A reference guide to what derivatives data measures and how it misleads, read through three days of ether between 2021 and 2022.
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A working record of tools and setups for reading markets, written so every entry can be repeated.
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Discover the untold story beneath price charts by focusing on volume bars—the true measure of market participation that reveals whether a price movement genuinely matters or is just noise.
Discover the intricacies of market setups as we delve into the "Spring and Reclaim" strategy, a meticulously tested approach that reveals how price negotiations within ranges can lead to potential upward movements, applying precise rules across various assets and timeframes.
A number plate I read as "tensor", and the object it named, a thing whose meaning survives a change of viewpoint. From scalars up to the Christoffel symbols, the geodesic equation and curvature, then back to what machine learning means by the word.
After grappling with the challenges of gig work and mounting frustrations, I've launched my Fiverr account to offer custom website solutions, dashboards, and browser tools, creating a space not just to make a living but to finally invest in my true ambitions.
In a journey through memory's fog, I revisit a misty meadow where hope glimmers, reflecting on loss and the shadows of what once was, seeking solace in the beauty of the past despite the lingering ache of forgotten grief.
Changing the world requires a powerful kind of delusion — the courage to believe in the unknown despite overwhelming certainty, as history’s greatest minds demonstrated by pushing the boundaries of knowledge while remaining blissfully ignorant of the full extent of their discoveries.
Essays worth starting with.
Ledgers, often seen as dull and straightforward, are critical in finance, and the rise of digital money revealed the need for a truly decentralized ledger—ushered in by Bitcoin—which eliminates the traditional keeper and raises new questions about trust and verification in our economic systems.
Realizing that judgment is unavoidable shifts the focus from fear of criticism to the empowering act of choosing for oneself, revealing what you are capable of regardless of others' opinions.
The early universe's energy densities reveal a dramatic geometric reality, challenging our understanding of spacetime and exposing the limits of familiar concepts as they intersect with the extreme conditions of the universe’s birth.
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In a journey through memory's fog, I revisit a misty meadow where hope glimmers, reflecting on loss and the shadows of what once was, seeking solace in the beauty of the past despite the lingering ache of forgotten grief.
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How to contributeOpen interest, funding, basis and liquidation figures each count something narrower than they appear to. A reference guide to what derivatives data measures and how it misleads, read through three days of ether between 2021 and 2022.
Discover the untold story beneath price charts by focusing on volume bars—the true measure of market participation that reveals whether a price movement genuinely matters or is just noise.
Discover the intricacies of market setups as we delve into the "Spring and Reclaim" strategy, a meticulously tested approach that reveals how price negotiations within ranges can lead to potential upward movements, applying precise rules across various assets and timeframes.
Discover how to harness Fibonacci tools effectively by correctly anchoring your drawings and understanding the market's underlying mechanics, ensuring your analyses are precise and actionable.
This new series transforms esoteric trading concepts into practical tools and setups, helping you understand market mechanics and apply them effectively on your trading charts.
Discover how derivatives leverage simple contracts into complex financial tools, allowing traders to navigate markets with precision, take positions without owning the underlying assets, and even trade on price movements during off-hours—all while challenging traditional price agreements.
