Starting Splinterlands as a New Player - Day 5

Day 5:

Daily Blurb:

Peakmonsters is undergoing maintenanc, which I assume is due to the new security updates. I wasn't able to rent any cards today to advance to Bronze 1, but I'm hoping I get the chance tomorrow and can push through at the 11th hour for the finish. I'm really enjoying the game and the community has been great. Like a lot of people I'm sure, I only wish I had found the game a bit sooner and gotten in at a better position. I guess I can only hope it's not too late, but the game does still appear to have lots of promise and growth potential. Didn't really get the chance to do much today, so this is a rather dull daily blurb.

Expenses:
Bought Spellbook: $10
Bought Credits: $50
Bought Credits: $10

Current Balances:
5,053 - Credits
53 - DEC
0 - SPS

Total Money Spent: $70
Total Account Value: $56.61 ($51 cards, $5.05 credits, $0.56 dec)
Total Profit/Loss: -$13.39

Prior Goal(s) for the Day:

Complete Daily Quest for rewards. (completed)

Goal(s) for the Day:

Complete Daily Quest for rewards.

Goal(s) for the Week:

Get $4 in DEC
Get an additional 3,950 CP to Unlock Bronze 1
Get to Bronze 1

As always, any advice or help is welcomed.
I appreciate you taking the time to read this.

Let me know you thoughts on the potential future of the game. Do you think there is still plenty of growth potential and opportunity for new players and investors to do well or is the golden age of investment over for Splinterlands?

Thank You!