2026-01-08 01:30:44

"Si vis pacem, para bellum" — want peace? Build your defenses first.

Vegetius nailed it 1,600 years ago. The uncomfortable reality hasn't changed: deterrence works because preparation matters.

In markets, this translates differently but the principle holds. You either prepare for downturns while things look good, or you scramble when chaos arrives. Portfolio hedging, risk management, diversification across assets—these aren't paranoid; they're the modern equivalent of Vegetius's wisdom. The market respects those who anticipate volatility, not those caught flat-footed when it strikes.

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LiquidationWatcher

· 01-09 09:04

It sounds like it's about planning ahead, but in reality, most people are only aware after the fact...

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MiningDisasterSurvivor

· 01-08 14:21

I've been through it all. During the 2018 crash, no one cared about risk management; everyone was just thinking about all-in. As a result, they were wiped out overnight. Now you're lecturing newcomers again. True defense is surviving in a bear market, not just buying a few stablecoins.

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MeltdownSurvivalist

· 01-08 02:00

Someone should have said this earlier: building defenses is really not just worrying over nothing.

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ForkPrince

· 01-08 01:54

Oh, basically it's about being vigilant in times of peace. This theory couldn't be more suitable when applied to the crypto world.

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ImpermanentPhilosopher

· 01-08 01:51

In plain terms, it's about planning ahead. When times are good, you need to stock up on supplies. Waiting until the bull market is over to cry and complain will be too late.

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