š Morning Moves: Bitcoin, Silver, and a Fresh UAE Block
This morning, as I scan the pre-market and global headlines, things feel… calm. The standouts?
- Bitcoin (FBTC ETF) is hitting a new all-time high
- Silver (SLV ETF) is rising sharplyāreaching a recent relative high, though not quite an all-time
Todayās strategy: Trim SLV and Bitcoin positions and use those gains to establish my UAE block.
šŖ Trimming SLV: From Dormant to Dynamic
I opened my SLV position in October 2024 at $30.80, initially allowing a $20,000 max allocation. But when silver stalled, I cut that in half, redirecting funds elsewhere.
Since April 2025, SLV has rebounded impressively, and Iāve been trimming it actively at the $10,000 ceiling. As of this morning, the position sits at $10,018, up 13.75% overall for me right now, and likely ripe for another slice. I have made up my losses from selling at the higher allocation level and now feel more comfortable at the $10,000 mark. My total gain is going up nicely with each trim as I reduce the share count and lock in profits. I am not going to into too much detail behind prior investment ideas during my daily updates but will expand on them in separate blog posts or in a new section of the website where I will detail sentiments on certain investments. I discussed UAE in my post last night as I was teeing up for this morning’s pre-market activity.
SLV is one of the few low-risk assets Iāve nudged above typical allocation limitsābecause I view precious metals as uniquely durable and downside-protected.
āæ Trimming Bitcoin: Volatility with a Side of Discipline
I established my Bitcoin block in January 2025 at a mid-risk level with a $5,000 allocation cap. It now sits at $5,054, with a current share price of $103.16 and gains of 15.37%.
My rule: “Mow the lawn” every time it pops above my trim mark. Volatility doesnāt scare meāundisciplined positioning does.
Both SLV and Bitcoin are technically overallocated, but not by a full share. I think of these as sitting in the ābatterās boxāāwaiting for their next swing. (Not that Iām a sports guy!)
āļø Other Positions in Line for a Trim
- Low Risk: QQQ, XLU, VEA
- High Risk: SMH, ITA, PPA
- Very High Risk: FETH, INDA
Each is at or near max allocation and may fuel future block creation.
āļø MP Materials: Pentagon Buzz, Market Dip
Last Friday, I took a small position in MP Materials after trimming SLV multiple times on Friday, trimming a little FBTC and some DPRO. DRPO, a small drone manufacturing company, has done very well right out of the box. I bought DRPO one based upon a YouTube video. I have trimmed multiple times due to the low share price around $4 and now the position has pulled back. However, because of the trimmings that I have done my remaining position worth $2,330 is up 33.96%.
I bought the MP Materials on news of the Pentagonās investment in the rare earth mining company. The stock jumped initially but Iām currently down 6.54% ($47.30). It looks like it’s rebounding a little this morning so I could pick up more of that to continue to build out my position. We’ll see how much trimming I do today!
Even small trims matter! A few peanuts add up over time. And every $500 in trimmings creates another cornerstone for the pyramid.
š® Final Thought Before the Bell
For me, starting a new block is energizingālike laying the first tile in a new mosaic or fitting the edge piece of a puzzle youāre excited to complete.
Markets open soon. My strategy is mapped. Iāll be back around mid-day to let you know how things unfold.
Letās build. š§±