If I had to restart with $10k in 2026, this is exactly how I’d play it.

If I was starting again with $10k in 2026, the first thing I’d focus on isn’t returns, it’s protection and experience.

I’d spend money on education, knowledge and getting into the right communities. Paying to shorten the learning curve is always worth it. Time spent improving edge, execution and trading psychology beats any random “alpha” call (looking for a community - join us in GTG).

I’d be active every day. Learning, trading, writing and refining my thinking in public. For me that’s X and YouTube. A personal brand compounds harder than any position you’ll ever hold and it opens doors most people don’t even see.

I’d also spend real time exploring InfoFi opportunities. Writing about them, testing them, understanding where attention and incentives are flowing. Right now, I like Xeet, Myriad Markets, Abstract and Solstice - not because they’re guaranteed winners, but because they sharpen how you think and give you new opportunities.

From there, I’d split the portfolio properly. One part passive, one part active. It’s not the time to load up on spot and hope imo as a lot of the upside on majors has already been captured. The edge is in active trading, rotations, volatility and chasing trends with intention.

$10k isn’t what makes you money. Your skills, network and brand do.