Crypto Week was a double header. ETH ETFs are approved but not yet live. CBDC's area dead... or just sleeping... Don't count them out, but we can party today. Also in the news...

US tax trends can get tricky! No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, I think we can all agree, no one wants to pay higher taxes. Today we also discuss the nature of markets. Managing risk is crucial, especially during downturns. Success in investing requires understanding your emotions and personal risk tolerance. Today we discuss...

• Markets fluctuate: they rise about 70% of the time, fall 30%, and rarely move sideways.
• Understanding market risk is crucial for managing investments during downturns.
• Investors' risk tolerance shifts with market conditions.
• Emotional responses to market movements often lead to poor decision-making.
• Studies suggest that individuals who don't frequently check their investments tend to perform better.
• Various factors, including government policies, influence market dynamics.
• Government decisions on CBDCs may impact currency stability and investment strategies.
• Concerns about hyperinflation should be tempered by an understanding of historical inflation trends.
• Calls for higher taxes on the rich may not yield desired outcomes and could lead to unintended consequences.
• Aligning policy with human nature can lead to more effective outcomes in economic governance.