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DurdenBTC.com and all associated content — including but not limited to the website, Substack newsletter, dashboards, tools, models, signals, charts, and commentary — are published for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other kind of professional advice.

The content reflects the personal research, opinions, and portfolio activity of the author. When the author shares positioning, allocations, or trade activity, it is a description of what the author is personally doing — not a recommendation that you do the same.

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All investment decisions carry risk, including the risk of total loss. You are solely responsible for your own investment decisions. Before making any financial decision, you should conduct your own research, consider your personal financial situation, and consult with a qualified financial advisor who understands your individual circumstances.

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05 — Past Performance

History Doesn't Repeat

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any backtests, forward tests, historical analysis, or model performance discussed on this site are hypothetical or based on the author's personal experience. They do not guarantee future returns. Markets change, models break, and drawdowns happen.

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You Can Lose Everything

Trading and investing in financial markets — including equities, options, futures, and cryptocurrencies — involve substantial risk of loss. Cryptocurrency markets in particular are highly volatile, largely unregulated, and may not be suitable for all investors. You should never invest money you cannot afford to lose.

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LAST UPDATED: MARCH 2026

TL;DR — This site documents one person's macro research and portfolio strategy. It is not advice. I am not your advisor. Do your own research, manage your own risk, and never invest what you can't afford to lose.