This morning started off on the right foot. After a big cup of coffee, I laced up my shoes and went for a run just as the sun was peeking over the horizon, which getting later and later in the day. There’s something incredibly grounding about feeling the cool morning air and hearing only the rhythm of your footsteps in concert with the humming birds in the forest. It’s the kind of moment that clears the mind.
After my run, I decided it was time to put some of my $HIVE to work. I went ahead and staked 700 $HIVE, locking it in for future growth and influence within the ecosystem.
Did you know you can now delegate to the BBH project and earn rewards split between 20% in $HIVE and 80% in $BBH? Just delegate to @bradleyarrow I decided to take advantage of that and sent 350 of my newly 700 staked $HIVE to the BBH project - even though I'm already swimming in BBH. It’s a unique setup that allows you to diversify your reward streams while supporting an initiative that’s gaining a lot of traction. From the remaining amount, I sent 200 to Ecency and the rest to leo.voter to round out my staking strategy.
It’s a bit of a pity that $USDC still lacks strong support on Hive Engine.
When I checked the richlist, I noticed there are only six accounts holding any real amount, which shows just how early things still are. 
It would be great to see more integration and liquidity for stablecoins like $USDC on the platform. That could open up so many doors for cross-chain activity and stable trading pairs.
Lately, I’ve been picking up more $SURGE, especially while it’s trading below the 4 $HIVE discount price. It feels like a smart accumulation window before the next move upward. I like spotting undervalued assets that have potential, and $SURGE fits that profile nicely. The key, of course, is patience—letting the market do its thing while staying consistent in strategy.
I have to admit, I may have gotten a little carried away with $LEO. My position is starting to feel a bit heavy, and I’m getting slightly nervous about how it’s shaping up. The duration is creeping close to the three-day mark, and I’m debating whether to trim or just hold tight. $LEO’s fundamentals are strong, but timing the market is always tricky. For now, I’m keeping a close eye on it and trying not to let emotions drive decisions.
My $ALIVE holdings are starting to add up nicely. I’m currently debating whether to grow the position further or just stake what I have and let it compound over time. The project has been showing great momentum, and the community engagement around it is impressive. Sometimes it’s not just about the price—it’s about being part of a growing ecosystem. Either way, $ALIVE is definitely staying on my radar.
I’m getting close to hitting my 200-position limit, which is both exciting and slightly stressful. Managing that many positions requires a lot of organization and focus. It’s a reminder that diversification can sometimes become a double-edged sword if it spreads you too thin. I’ve been thinking about spreading out some holdings more strategically to maintain balance. A little portfolio pruning might be in order soon.
I’ve been thinking about increasing my Arbitrum-based $LEO stake, but that 10% bridging fee gives me pause. It’s not a small cost, especially when you start running the numbers on potential returns. I might explore alternative routes through $LTC or $SOL to reduce the overhead. Sometimes, optimizing how you move assets can make all the difference in profitability. I’ll have to crunch some numbers and see what makes the most sense before taking action.
Today, I spent some time cleaning up the trading code to make it more efficient and flexible. I reduced the data grid by slicing the market view into clear boundaries, which should help streamline performance. I also added a default position price weight distribution for better tracking. The next steps are to make these settings configurable and eventually market-dependent. Once that’s done, it should free up a lot of small amounts and make trading operations much smoother overall.
$HIVE has been on quite the rollercoaster lately. After a brief dip below $0.18, it bounced back above $0.19 before settling back down again.
Now it’s starting to climb over $0.19 once more, showing some renewed strength. It’s always fascinating to watch how $HIVE responds to market sentiment and liquidity shifts. If this momentum continues, we might be in for a stronger finish to the week.
