It took some time but the spotlight is finally on protocols that are focused on buying back their tokens to capture value for token holders. This practice has been ongoing at least a decade on Wall Street with great success, as evidenced by big tech companies. Apple (APPL) and Alphabet (GOOGL) have executed more than half a trillion dollars in buybacks in the last decade and now we have a growing list of crypto protocols focusing their attention on value capture through buybacks.

1. HYPE

2. BNB

3. PUMP

4. UNI

5. CAKE

Out of the 5 tokens listed above, I have shortlisted HYPE and CAKE for HTF trading.

Laying down the arguments for a bull vs bear scenario.

Bull

- FOMC in 2 weeks, this time round I think the Feds are quite keen to cut rates, it is clearing showing in the bond market.

- Last week's Black Friday crash is going to sideline or catch many participants flat footed. Everyone's cautious, including me.

Bear

- We are right at the end of the 4 year cycle

- Trade war might escalate

Many times I've tried writing for the past 2 weeks but I just can't get any inspiration. The market seems be in a state of mania where the crowd seems to be behaving like devotees worshipping the opinions of key influencers. I remained unscathed but at a cost of my rest as it has became more stressful keeping positions opened in this environment.

Anyway I feel that I am still stuck in a loop doing conventional things, I want to brave enough to do unconventional things.

The riskiest moment is when you believe risk is gone.