Crypto

In the 'Crypto' category, I share monthly updates on the happenings at TerraMatris Crypto Hedge Fund, providing insights into our performance and strategies. Here, you'll also find a wealth of content on crypto options, trade ideas, backtesting results, and other valuable information related to cryptocurrency trading and investing. Whether you're looking to stay updated on TerraMatris or gain deeper knowledge of the crypto markets, this is the place to be.

Tail Risk in Crypto: How a “Safe” 1 DTE Bitcoin Put Nearly Went Wrong

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At the start of February, I capitulated. Ethereum had pushed our structure into a place I didn’t like. Too many moving parts. Too much sensitivity to short-term price swings. Too much reliance on…


Ethereum Covered Call: Turning 1 ETH Into 3.4% Yield in 6 Days

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On March 7, 2026, I opened a short-duration buy-write covered call position on Ethereum. The trade was structured primarily for premium collection, not for capital appreciation.I bought 1 ETH at $1,…


I Won’t Sell Ethereum Before It Reaches $10,000

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Ethereum has been one of the most important investments in my crypto journey. I started accumulating ETH years ago, held it through multiple cycles, and even at some point I was holding about 12 ETH…


Leverage Is Not a Strategy: A Conversation About XRP, HBAR, XDC and Tail Risk

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Recently, an investor friend Rob reached out with a familiar question:“Can I add XDC and HBAR to my portfolio? Prices look cheap.”On the surface, this sounds reasonable. Markets were consolidating.…


How TerraM Plans to Reach a $100,000 Fully Diluted Valuation

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TerraM token was launched with a simple structure: 10,000 tokens in existence and a disciplined, performance-driven capital strategy. Today, with the token trading at 1.85 USDC, the fully diluted…


What Are the Main Challenges Running a Solana Covered Calls Growth Portfolio?

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Solana covered calls sound straightforward: hold SOL, sell calls, collect premium, compound. Back in September 2025 we launched Solana strategy at Terramatris crypto hedge fund, mostly focused on buy…


Why Invest in MicroStrategy (MSTR) When You Can Buy Bitcoin Directly?

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Like everyone in crypto should have heard about MicroStrategy by now. It’s impossible to miss it — Michael Saylor, massive debt issuance, billions in Bitcoin on the balance sheet, and MSTR trading…


A Poor Man’s Buy/Write With XRP (Yes, It Exists)

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On February 6, I opened a tiny XRP trade. Not because it will move markets. Not because it will fund early retirement. But because it’s a clean, honest example of how a buy/write strategy can work…


Bots, Rewards, and TerraM: Unexpected Signals from DeFi Liquidity

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I minted 10,000 TerraM tokens back in 2022 with a very simple idea: raise $10,000 and trade Ethereum options. The plan was straightforward - tokenized participation, transparent backing, real trading…


How to Borrow Against Solana on Bybit to Boost Covered Call Income

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On September 4, 2025, we launched the Solana Covered Call Growth Fund at Terramatris. The fund’s objective is to grow our SOL holdings primarily through selling covered calls, with most initial…


Crypto, Retreats, and Tiny Houses: Goals for 2024

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Greetings from Goa, India. As we hoist the sails and set our course for 2024, I'm thrilled to share the compass points guiding my journey. I'm Reinis Fischer, CEO and Founder of Terramatris crypto…


TerraM Crypto Hedge Fund Portfolio February 2023

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On December 2022, we minted 10,000 TerraM coins on the Solana network with an aim to raise $10,000 capital for options trades on Ethereum via the Deribit trading platform.We are struggling…


2023 Top Solana Projects to Watch for Investment

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Solana is a high-performance blockchain platform that has been gaining a lot of attention from the cryptocurrency community lately. It is known for its fast transaction times and low transaction fees…


TerraM Crypto Hedge Fund Portfolio Update January 2023

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On December 12, 2022, we minted 10,000 TerraM coins on the Solana network with an aim to raise $10,000 capital for options trades on Ethereum via the Deribit trading platform.We didn't raise the…


TerraM Crypto Hedge Fund Portfolio Updates December 2022

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On December 12, 2022, I minted 10,000 TerraM coins on the Solana network with an aim to raise $10,000 capital for options trades on Ethereum via the Deribit trading platform. We didn't raise the…