Week 36 is here!
And this week brings an important reminder:
Markets don't always move in the direction we want.
After several weeks of recovery, HIVE experienced a significant correction. VUG also declined, while Bitcoin remained relatively stable.
As a result, the portfolio lost some of its recent gains.
But here's the interesting part:
We're still in positive territory! 📈
And my strategy remains unchanged:
🟢 80% VUG
🔴 10% HIVE
🟠 10% BTC
Another week. Another $25 invested.
💰 Week 36 – New Investment
| Asset | Price | Buy | Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| VUG | $88.82 | $20 | 0.22517 |
| HIVE | $0.04855 | $2.50 | 51.49 |
| BTC | $82,093 | $2.50 | 0.00003045 |
Weekly contribution: $25
Total invested: $900
Thirty-six contributions.
No market timing.
No emotional decisions.
Just consistency.
📊 Portfolio Update
After today's purchases, my simulated portfolio looks like this:
| Asset | Holdings | Value | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| VUG | 8.49980 | $754.95 | +4.85% |
| HIVE | 1,593.11 | $77.35 | -14.05% |
| BTC | 0.00123085 | $101.04 | +12.27% |
| TOTAL | — | $933.34 | +3.70% |
💰 Total invested: $900.00
📊 Portfolio value: $933.34
🟢 Total profit: +$33.34
📈 Total return: +3.70%
The portfolio has declined from last week's value, but it remains above the amount invested.
And that's an important distinction.
📉 HIVE: A Reminder About Volatility
Last week, HIVE was trading at:
$0.05613
Today:
$0.04855
That's a weekly decline of approximately:
🔴 -13.50%
A significant move.
My HIVE position had almost recovered all its accumulated losses last week.
Today, it's back in negative territory.
But something else happened.
Because the price declined, my regular $2.50 contribution purchased:
51.49 additional HIVE
My total holdings have now reached:
🔥 1,593.11 HIVE
I'm not celebrating the price decline.
I'm simply recognizing that my accumulation strategy continues regardless of short-term volatility.
Of course, lower prices don't guarantee future recoveries.
That's why HIVE remains limited to 10% of my contributions.
🟢 VUG: The Foundation Remains Strong
VUG also declined this week.
Previous price:
$91.64
Current price:
$88.82
Weekly change:
-3.08%
Despite the correction, VUG remains profitable in my portfolio.
Current holdings:
8.49980 shares
Total invested:
$720
Current value:
$754.95
Profit:
🔥 +$34.95
Return:
+4.85%
And we're moving closer to our next milestone:
🎯 9 VUG shares
Only about 0.50 shares remaining!
₿ Bitcoin Remains Above Our Cost
Bitcoin has shown relatively little movement compared with HIVE.
Last week:
$82,825
Today:
$82,093
Weekly change:
-0.88%
My Bitcoin holdings now stand at:
0.00123085 BTC
Total invested:
$90
Current value:
$101.04
Profit:
🔥 +$11.04
Return:
+12.27%
Bitcoin remains the strongest asset in percentage-return terms.
And the next target is getting closer:
🎯 0.0015 BTC
We're now approximately 82.1% of the way there.
📈 Recent Portfolio Progress
| Week | Invested | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | $800 | $830.97 |
| 33 | $825 | $889.19 |
| 34 | $850 | $904.75 |
| 35 | $875 | $944.27 |
| 36 | $900 | $933.34 |
This is the first decline in portfolio value after several consecutive increases.
Last week:
$944.27
Today:
$933.34
Difference:
🔴 -$10.93
And remember, I added another $25.
That means market movements more than offset this week's contribution.
It's a useful reminder that even a diversified portfolio can experience losses.
💡 Week 36 Lesson: Volatility Is Part of the Journey
One of the reasons I started this experiment was to document what happens when someone invests consistently without trying to predict market movements.
And this week provides a good example.
A week ago, the portfolio was approaching $950.
Today, despite another contribution, its value has declined.
Should I change my strategy?
Not necessarily.
My investment horizon hasn't changed.
My allocation hasn't changed.
And my long-term objective remains the same.
But consistency shouldn't mean ignoring risk.
VUG is concentrated in U.S. growth stocks, while HIVE and Bitcoin introduce additional volatility.
This is why position sizing matters.
The goal isn't to eliminate risk. It's to manage it while continuing to build assets.
🎯 Milestone Tracker
| Asset | Current | Target |
|---|---|---|
| 🟢 VUG | 8.49980 | 9 |
| 🔴 HIVE | 1,593.11 | 2,000 |
| 🟠 BTC | 0.00123085 | 0.0015 |
Our next targets remain unchanged.
And there's one more milestone worth watching.
💰 The Road to $1,000
Current portfolio:
$933.34
Next major target:
🎯 $1,000
Remaining:
$66.66
We're approximately:
🔥 93.3% of the way there!
The portfolio was closer last week, but that's how investing works.
Progress isn't always linear.
Some weeks we move forward quickly.
Other weeks we move backward.
The important thing is to understand the risks and keep the long-term objective in perspective.
💬 Final Thoughts
"Consistency isn't tested when markets are rising. It's tested when the numbers stop looking exciting."
Thirty-six contributions completed.
💰 $900 invested
📊 $933.34 portfolio value
🟢 +$33.34 profit
📈 +3.70% return
Current holdings:
🟢 8.49980 VUG
🔴 1,593.11 HIVE
🟠 0.00123085 BTC
The portfolio declined this week.
But the journey continues.
I didn't start this experiment to become wealthy in 36 weeks.
I started it to explore what disciplined investing could accomplish over many years.
The next milestone is still waiting:
$1,000.
Same $25.
Same strategy.
One contribution at a time.
See you in Week 37! 🚀
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