Preface

Recently, I discovered something really interesting that I have to share with everyone. After observing the crypto space for so many years, I've noticed that today's investment environment is completely different from before. When I first entered the space, it was truly a time of wild growth - people would dive in just by looking at price charts. But things are different now. The entire market is becoming more mature, and investment strategies need to keep up with the times. As someone who has been through several bull and bear cycles, I'd like to share my new discoveries with you today.

Current Market Status

The current market situation is quite remarkable. Remember the madness of 2021? When Bitcoin soared to $69,000, many people thought they could make money just by sitting back. But the market never lets you earn money easily. The major ups and downs over these years have washed out many speculators. Looking at it from another angle, this is actually a good thing because those who remain are people who truly understand the industry and technology.

According to CoinGecko's latest statistics, the global cryptocurrency market cap exceeded $1.5 trillion in Q4 2023, up 90% from the end of 2022. While this number looks impressive, I think the qualitative change behind it is more important. The market is no longer about simple speculation, but is beginning to focus on projects' actual value and use cases.

I've noticed that institutional investors are increasingly entering this market. Not just traditional venture capital firms, but even large financial institutions are starting to position themselves. What does this indicate? It shows that the market is maturing. The entry of institutional investors brings not only capital but, more importantly, professional investment concepts and a more standardized market environment.

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