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basis trades is forcing a rethink of desk risk limits

Ignoring developer activity because user retention looks exciting is how late-cycle mistakes compound.

In practice, user retention and stablecoin velocity interact before price fully reflects either one.

Stay close to what users and balance sheets are actually doing.

Keeping a written thesis helps avoid narrative whiplash.

Stay close to what users and balance sheets are actually doing.

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