Recently, the global financial markets have been facing a series of shocks, and the situation warrants attention.

Two major variables are currently in progress. One has already become a reality: starting February 1, the Trump administration has implemented a 10% tariff policy on eight European countries including Denmark, Norway, and France, with the possibility of increasing to 25% in June. This is not bluffing—the involved trade volume approaches $1.5 trillion, and historically, similar tariff shocks have often directly impacted the stock and crypto markets. Germany, as the main engine of Europe's economy, may be the first to feel the impact.

The other variable is on the horizon: the U.S. Supreme Court is about to make a critical ruling on Trump's tariff authority, expected to be announced on Tuesday. Regardless of the court's decision, the outcome could trigger market volatility. Either it weakens policy coherence, creating uncertainty in the markets, or it confirms the economic damage of a trade war—neither scenario is optimistic.

In this macro dilemma, holders of crypto assets need to seriously consider a question: in the face of unpredictable systemic risks, are we passively taking hits, or can we take proactive action? While gold remains a traditional safe haven, there are other options for on-chain asset holders.

The key is to shift the mindset from "chasing price fluctuations" to "making assets generate continuous income." In other words, instead of guessing market directions, it’s better to build an asset self-appreciation mechanism, so even in the face of severe market volatility, your positions can maintain a stable cash flow.

This is precisely the problem that decentralized finance protocols like ListaDAO aim to solve. They do not rely on market predictions but instead design protocols that enable crypto assets to generate definite income sources in risky environments. This way of thinking may be more pragmatic for current market participants than any price forecast.