I am thankful for $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ led by Alex Karp. Apart from the excellent stock performance, every earnings call has been a revelation and a proof of their excellent execution. ⨠'The Technological Republic: Hard Power, Soft Belief, and the Future of the West' by Alex Karp and Nicholas Zamiska, a book released this year, is in my opinion a must-read for every tech investor. š They are truly a one-of-a-kind company and I do believe that with time, it could very well be one of the most important companies in the world.
One word: Resilience The first half of 2025 has been a rollercoaster for investors, and my journey reflects a story of resilience. In early April, with market sentiment hitting one of its most bearish levels everāevidenced by surveys like AAII Bull-BearāI, as a long-term investor, decided to take a contrarian stance. As pessimism peaked, I began buying, focusing on growth stocks and cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. Starting in March, I employed dollar-cost averaging into April, capitalizing on the market panic surrounding "Liberation Day" fears. Despite the initial downturn, signs of a market bottom emerged, with the $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ showing early recovery signals. For a long-term inves