Fearless of bulls and bears! HashKing helps you achieve asset appreciation
With the launch of FVM, Filecoin has entered a new stage of development.Author: HashKing
No one expected that Bitcoin would recover two months of losses in just five days.
While most people were still shrouded in the regulatory clouds of the U.S. SEC, financial giants collectively launched a fierce offensive against the crypto space: BlackRock applied for a spot Bitcoin ETF, Fidelity, Citadel, and Charles Schwab jointly launched the cryptocurrency exchange EDX, and subsequently, at least four Wall Street institutions filed for Bitcoin ETFs!
From a collective pessimism to Wall Street chasing after money, this reversal came too suddenly, leading many to wonder: Is the bull market really here this time?
In the long run, the entry of institutions is undoubtedly a positive sign, as it can open up traditional funding channels and bridge the gap between the crypto world and mainstream audiences. However, all these concepts require a long time to realize, and it is too early to talk about a bull market now.
Market performance confirms this: after a series of positive developments, apart from BTC and ETH, other mainstream coins are still generally 70%-90% away from their peaks, indicating that the market has a long way to go for a full recovery.
Instead of predicting bull and bear markets or trying to catch short-term fluctuations, what we need to do at this stage is to think about how to find a feasible path and what strategies to implement for effective asset appreciation. A good investment strategy balances "offense" and "defense," based on thorough analysis and research, aiming to identify quality investment targets while focusing on long-term appreciation, avoiding excessive trading and emotional decisions. Currently, there are three strategies suitable for most people:
1. Value Investment Strategy
For a long time, "value investing" was not valued in the crypto space, as many meme coins could achieve the annual gains of value coins in just one day. However, this is a typical case of "survivorship bias"; aside from a few successful bets, most people face the outcomes of scams or being trapped. In contrast, value investing is a steadier and more suitable path to wealth for ordinary individuals.
So, how do we find undervalued quality projects?
It is based on extensive research, sifting through the sands to find projects with good development prospects, practical application value, or technological innovation. A feasible approach is to first identify sectors that align with future trends, then filter out projects with existing moats and products, or directly choose sector leaders. It is important not to bet solely on one project, but also not to diversify too much.
2. DCA Strategy
The DCA strategy refers to the dollar-cost averaging method, where small amounts of assets are purchased at specific time intervals regardless of price.
It is a "lazy investment method" that effectively spreads investment costs, reduces psychological pressure from market volatility and noise, and helps you gradually build positions at market bottoms, achieving asset appreciation through long-term holding. Investors do not need to predict market highs and lows; this systematic investment strategy ensures you stay in the game and avoid missing out on market upswings due to hesitation.
3. Holding for Interest Strategy
Holding for interest means storing your held cryptocurrencies on specific platforms to earn interest income. The goal is to utilize idle funds for passive income, which can be achieved through centralized platforms (such as exchanges) or DeFi platforms via staking.
Due to generally low yields from centralized exchanges, many people prefer DeFi platforms. Currently, not only Ethereum but also Polygon, Solana, Filecoin, and other public chains have sparked a staking craze, making it an essential component for public chains and a must-have option for investors seeking stable asset appreciation.
Why is the "Holding for Interest" strategy important?
First, we are currently in a relatively bearish market with almost no hot topics, and staking yields can become a stable source of income, benefiting those who participate early;
Second, it follows the logic of "earning coins in a bear market, making money in a bull market." It is well-known that the market cannot be predicted; no one knows the peak of a bull market or the bottom of a bear market. During a bear market, the more coins you earn, the more you can exchange for greater returns when the bull market arrives. Staking is a strategy that helps you simply hold and steadily earn coins.
With so many platforms offering staking, how should we choose?
The staking space is filled with mixed offerings; while the core is staking, the underlying design, security, participation thresholds, and yield levels can vary significantly.
Among the many emerging staking protocols, I have observed a protocol focused on staking—HashKing, which has recently gained attention during the Filecoin staking wave.
As we all know, Filecoin's price performance has been poor since its launch, with FIL dropping from a peak of $190 to $2.8. However, since the launch of FVM in March this year, community expectations for Filecoin have gradually risen. Amidst the general decline of altcoins, FIL has rebounded from its lows and maintained a stable price, reflecting user confidence in the project to some extent. As a result, many investors have staked FIL on platforms like HashKing to gain appreciation beyond the increase in FIL's price.
In the following sections, we will use HashKing as an example to outline the advantages a good staking platform should have, providing reference points for users when selecting a staking platform.
(Screenshot from HashKing official website: fil.hashking.fi/stake)
Safety and Transparency: Building the First Line of Defense
From code audits to security measures to the operational logic of the product, these factors are crucial in determining a platform's safety. If a platform's fund flow is unclear and users have no idea where their money is going, it creates an operational black box with risks of fund misappropriation.
HashKing prioritizes the safety of user assets and has taken effective measures to mitigate potential risks in all areas that could pose hazards:
First, the contract is open-source, allowing users to review the product logic through the code; second, funds are on-chain, controlled by contracts, and multi-signature contracts are used to avoid single-point risks; third, HashKing stakes user funds directly with nodes rather than lending them, completely eliminating bad debt and liquidation risks.
Flexible Deposits and Withdrawals: Lowering Participation Barriers.
Four factors measure participation barriers: user interface, operational process, funding requirements, and withdrawal mechanisms.
A user-friendly interface and simple operational processes can enhance user experience; lower funding requirements allow users with small amounts to participate in trials; and flexible deposit and withdrawal mechanisms meet users' needs for fund liquidity.
HashKing has put significant effort into this area: its clean UI design aligns well with user operation habits; it provides illustrated tutorials, allowing users to participate in node staking with one click without needing to study the code; there are no minimum deposit or withdrawal limits, enabling users with small funds to participate; and all products have no staking period restrictions, allowing users to withdraw principal and earnings at any time.
Rich Returns: Enhancing Fund Efficiency.
Yield is where staking products differ the most.
Taking FIL staking as an example, the current APY for FIL in centralized exchanges is about 3%-4%; in decentralized staking platforms, the same FIL staking yields MFIL at 11.6% and STFIL at 13.4%, while HashKing reaches 17.8%, nearly five times that of exchanges!
In addition to participating in staking, users on HashKing can also earn higher returns by adding NFIL/FIL LP (FIL + Fee). As the project is still in its early development stage, the current Farm APR has reached 21.89%! Looking solely at the yield metric, HashKing outperforms the vast majority of similar products.
Clearly, if you are a holder of FIL and want to participate in staking to earn coins, the decentralized platform HashKing is the top choice. It offers multiple yield options without lock-up periods, helping users easily earn coins passively. With the arrival of the bull market, Filecoin's comeback will surely bring a new growth curve, and the staking returns users earn now can be realized at higher values during the bull market.
(Screenshot from HashKing official website: fil.hashking.fi/stake)
Unlike lending-type staking products, HashKing's yield is supported by actual value—Filecoin node earnings, which is a profit-sharing system between nodes and FIL holders, with funds on-chain and clear flow. This is why it can still provide highly competitive yield levels even in the current market conditions.
In summary, when users choose staking products, the first factor is safety; they should thoroughly understand the staking mechanism and risk points. The second factor is flexibility; there should be no restrictive rules on deposits and withdrawals to ensure fund utilization efficiency. The third factor is yield; actively participating in staking or other DeFi activities to activate assets and earn more coins is essential for obtaining greater returns in a bull market.
Conclusion
Currently, staking has become an indispensable part of the DeFi world, and users indeed need products like HashKing to unlock asset potential without affecting liquidity, turning idle assets into "yield-generating assets" and easily obtaining passive income.
With the launch of FVM, Filecoin has entered a new stage of development. Now may be the best time to participate in HashKing staking, as users gain not only the additional returns from holding for interest but also the value growth brought by the explosive expansion of the Filecoin ecosystem.
The crypto market has no eternal bull or bear markets; there are always opportunities to achieve asset appreciation. However, regardless of the strategy, it requires long-term patience and not being disturbed by short-term market fluctuations, which is the key to gaining market beta.
