Markets 101: Liquidity ≠ Participants
You can pump the same $ volume two ways:
→ Retail FOMO (masses aping in)
→ Institutional blocks (few whales moving size)
Same liquidity. Completely different playbook.
Retail = narrative-driven, social proof, hype cycles
Institutions = OTC desks, compliance, structured products
If you're not adjusting your strategy based on WHO is buying, you're already behind.
You can pump the same $ volume two ways:
→ Retail FOMO (masses aping in)
→ Institutional blocks (few whales moving size)
Same liquidity. Completely different playbook.
Retail = narrative-driven, social proof, hype cycles
Institutions = OTC desks, compliance, structured products
If you're not adjusting your strategy based on WHO is buying, you're already behind.