Getting into equities has been genuinely eye-opening for me. Crypto remains my core passion—especially the smaller cap plays—but expanding into stock trading has become essential during these sideways market phases. When crypto goes quiet and chop dominates, having another asset class to research keeps the edge sharp. Sure, I'll still take some losses navigating the noise, but the damage is nowhere near what it could be if I was tunnel-visioned on one market. Diversification isn't just a buzzword; it's real protection when trends disappear.