2026-01-04 19:23:09

2025 is a bit magical for people in the cryptocurrency circle - turbulence, chaos, and repeated shocks, which has almost become a label of the industry. Many people are asking whether it is appropriate to enter now in the first quarter of 2026, and my answer is yes, but there is a prerequisite: only touch those old currencies that are really reliable.

The Fed's change of leadership is imminent, which in itself constitutes the basis for long-term benefits. A really good boarding position is often not when everyone is crazy, but when everyone is most confused and helpless. Just look at Bitcoin's performance - after institutions entered the market, even after experiencing a black swan event, the price remained above $80,000. This is the defense capability of mainstream coins.

There is only one biggest change in this round of market: the currency circle has completely become institutionalized. The traditional four-year cycle of one bull and one bear has been broken, replaced by phased markets and high-frequency harvesting. This is a double-edged sword - the good side is that the industry continues to be pushed forward, and the bad side is that the survival difficulty of retail investors has risen sharply.

Coin selection must go against human thinking. Remember this saying: 90% of coins will eventually return to zero. The long-term holding strategy is simple: don't touch meme coins, don't chase new projects, and only choose old varieties with real value that have survived the cycle. Some people say that meme coins can turn around if they fall? Take PEOPLE as an example, it has fallen more than ten times from 2023 to now, and in a few years you will be glad you made today.

Regarding the trend in 2026, excessive optimism is fantasy, excessive pessimism is emotional distress, and only those who are in awe of the market are really alive. My suggestion is very straightforward - use the window period between the old and the new to do a thorough clearance: clear the trash coins, clear the garbage people, and clear the spam information.

Focus on a few people and things that deserve attention, long enough, and the results will naturally surface. In the end, the competition in the currency circle is not courage at all, but the wisdom of choice.

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StakoorNeverSleeps

· 01-07 10:38

Old coins are really more reliable; you can't find gold among the pile of trash coins. --- Institutionalization has truly changed the game; retail investors need to be more cautious. --- That example from PEOPLE was amazing; meme coins are just traps. --- The phrase "Respect the market" hit me hard; too many people treat gambling as investment. --- I strongly agree with clearing out junk information; the nonsense in the group needs to be cleaned up. --- Wait, is it true that BTC is holding at $80,000? It seemed to have dropped before. --- A 90% wipeout isn't just alarmist, right? My friend's coins are now nowhere to be found. --- Can the Federal Reserve changing its leadership really be a good thing? It feels more like a psychological effect. --- The wisdom of choosing... it's easy to say but really hard to do; everyone wants to make steady money. --- It's better to wait and see before entering now; there’s still plenty of time in the window.

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CryptoWageSlave

· 01-07 06:08

Honestly, those still chasing meme coins are just working for the big players. Exactly, sticking to the old coins is the right way. This institutional change has altered the game, retail investors really have a hard time surviving. The phrase "clearing out trash information" hit me, it's indeed time to cut and let go. Bitcoin holding at 80,000 gives much more confidence in its resilience.

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MetaNomad

· 01-06 19:18

Clearing out trash coins is even harder than clearing out trash people, really. Now everywhere is about cutting leeks, I just want to ask who can guarantee that those "old coins" are really reliable. What's the point of Bitcoin holding at 80,000? I don't have much in my wallet at all. Wait, where did you calculate the 90% zeroing out ratio from... feels like you're bluffing again. Is institutionalization a good thing? It seems more like squeezing retail investors to death. It's called clearing out positions nicely, but actually it's just cutting losses. After selling now, what’s left to play with in 2026? I've definitely come across meme coins, but there are also those who really made money, you can't paint everyone with the same brush. I think I understand this round of market; it's a game for the rich, and we're just bystanders destined to lose big.

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BtcDailyResearcher

· 01-04 19:52

Institutionalization is truly a double-edged sword. Retail investors really need to carefully choose their coins to survive. That's right, 90% of coins are indeed cannon fodder. The old friends around me still playing meme coins are now all silent. I agree with clearing out trash coins, but clearing out trash people is the hardest... The crypto circle is a mixed bag. Bitcoin holding the 80,000 mark demonstrates strong defensive capability. That's truly worth holding onto. Thinking counter to human nature sounds good in theory, but who isn't panicked during a sharp crash? The key is still mindset. Instead of listening to all kinds of predictions, just hold onto BTC and ETH, and don't overthink the rest.

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MeaninglessGwei

· 01-04 19:52

Honestly, as long as you avoid meme coins when entering the market, it's not a big problem. Old coins are relatively stable. 90% of the coins will go to zero. It sounds harsh, but it's the reality. Retail investors are really getting more and more difficult to deal with; institutionalization has made things tough for us. Clearing out trash coins is the right move, and it's even better to also get rid of those big V influencers who are always bullish. I agree with the idea of respecting the market; the greedy will be cut sooner or later.

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JustHodlIt

· 01-04 19:51

Honestly, retail investors are now just being cut by institutions for their gains, and they have to pretend not to see it. Old coins are the real lifeline; forget about meme coins. It's true that clearing out trash coins is necessary, but the question is, which ones are trash coins and who can say for sure? Still, as I always say, those who survive are the ones who profit. This round is truly a test of brains, not courage. I admit I was too greedy before. Are there still people bottom-fishing now? I've already adjusted my mindset to just relax. The Federal Reserve has a new chair; this time, it feels a bit different.

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SerNgmi

· 01-04 19:51

The phrase "90% of coins go to zero" really hit home. All the old guys around me who went all-in on memes are now silent haha. --- Institutionalization is indeed the trend, but retail investors really need to be more cautious. It's not that you can't play, but you need to change your strategy. --- Clearing out positions, clearing people, clearing information—sounds like life advice, there's some real wisdom in that. --- The fact that Bitcoin has held above 80,000 definitely gave me some confidence; at least the fundamentals of mainstream coins are still intact. --- Honestly, I only fell into the meme coin trap once, I don't want to fall into it a second time. --- The phrase "reverence for the market" feels like most people haven't truly understood it thoroughly. --- The wisdom of choosing is more important than courage. I need to screenshot this to remind myself. --- Clearing out positions during the window period is a good idea, but how do you define which coins are trash? The standards are fuzzy. --- Will the Federal Reserve changing its leadership really change the market trend, or is this just another smokescreen? --- Enduring cycles of old assets may sound simple, but in practice, it’s still easy to get tangled up.

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ChainWanderingPoet

· 01-04 19:45

Institutionalization is truly an invincible sword; retail investors find it increasingly difficult to make money. Old coins are indeed attractive, but there are also many people entering now. I agree with clearing out trash coins, but execution is difficult. Bitcoin holding steady at 80,000 is really reliable; this defensive capability is outstanding. The example of PEOPLE is intense, over ten times... a bit scary. Respect for the market is correct, but unfortunately, too few people realize this. The description of the new-old transition window sounds very professional. Is there still a way out for retail investors? It feels more and more crowded. A double-edged sword—institutions have entered, industry has advanced, but we are struggling. Wisdom in choice > courage; this sentence hit me.

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LayerZeroHero

· 01-04 19:29

90% of coins will go to zero, it sounds harsh, but that's the reality. Those who have been cut by meme coins before know this well. --- Institutionalization has truly changed the game. Retail investors are indeed having a harder time now, but it’s not impossible to bottom out with coins held by institutions. --- The phrase "respect the market" really hit me. Last year, I survived solely because of my mindset. --- Clearing out trash coins and trash people—this advice is spot on. The biggest poison in the crypto world is listening to too much noise. --- Bitcoin staying above the $80,000 line really makes people feel more secure, at least with institutional backing. --- Honestly, it’s still a matter of choice. Courage is bullshit. Choosing the wrong coin, no matter how bold, is a waste. --- Entering now is okay, but the prerequisite is really holding onto old coins. Chasing the hot trends will only lead to losses. --- How to say the example of PEOPLE dropping tenfold? It’s a bloody lesson.

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HashRatePhilosopher

· 01-04 19:28

Honestly, are retail investors still chasing meme coins? Wake up, the bloody lesson from the PEOPLE case is right in front of us, more than ten times... If you don't clear your positions now, there's really no hope. Machine-generated coins are different; for old coins, just look at the technicals and institutional movements. Don't listen to those self-media hype, it's a bunch of junk information wasting time. Only the tough ones will survive in 2026. I'm starting to filter projects now, leaving no trash coins behind. The phrase "Respect the market" is spot on. Bitcoin above $80,000 is proof. The power of institutions is something we can't resist. Clear positions, clear people, clear information—so true. That's what I've been doing for the past two months, and my efficiency has skyrocketed.

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