Before trading cryptocurrencies, we charge forward; after trading cryptocurrencies, we focus on risk management.
When first entering the market, the charts are as you imagine them. "No fear"—not that you don't understand the risks, but the illusion granted by a bull market: the volatility is so high that you think it's all profit. You're willing to go all-in on a speculative project, willing to leverage contracts up to 100 times, and treat every pullback as a signal to increase your position. The courage at this moment, driven by the expectation of wealth, also overdraws the most vulnerable lines of defense in your account. You believe that "a day in the crypto world is like a year in the real world," because stories abound, and opportunities seem countless and easily missed.
Then, a deeply memorable moment—perhaps a liquidation, a project running away, or a sharp transition between bull and bear markets—reveals the cyclical laws quietly. It has always existed, like a pendulum, only that during a bull market, you are pushed to fly, and the illusion can run endlessly.
After several years of trading, you become "very respectful." It’s not that you stop charging in; you understand the source code of market rules. You discover that capital is the only means of production, that risks need to be managed rather than blindly exposed, and that returns are probabilistic, requiring calculation at every step. You begin to respect the laws: the laws of bull and bear markets, the laws of capital, the laws of emotions, the laws of valuation. From "I need to grab every opportunity" to "I only seize a few that I can understand," this is not retreating; it is system evolution.
The true survival rule in the crypto world may lie in making the most rational decision at the appropriate cycle. In the early stages of a bull market, capturing Beta with full force is a gift of the cycle; in the later stages of a bull market, carefully safeguarding profits is the realization of knowledge.
The cycle never rewards or punishes anyone. It simply mechanically recycles, and after being liquidated a few times, you finally learn to find your own, more sustainable position within its rhythm.
Before trading cryptocurrencies, we chase hundredfold returns; after trading cryptocurrencies, we refuse to go to zero. This is not conceding to the market, but a deeper symbiosis with the cycle—knowing when to be greedy and when to be fearful, drawing a curve of both aggressive and steady compound growth along the lines of capital.
The combination of AI and blockchain is becoming a new trend, but behind the noise, what are we really pursuing?
Three major real-world applications have emerged:
· Computing Power Market: Incentivizing the sharing of GPU resources through tokens to address the shortage of AI computing power · Data Economy: Blockchain certifying training data, allowing data contributors to receive rewards · Trustworthy AI: Putting model outputs and decision-making processes on-chain to establish a verifiable trust mechanism
The current bottlenecks cannot be ignored: ▷ High costs of on-chain storage and computation ▷ Difficulty distinguishing between real demand and speculative hype ▷ An inherent tension between decentralization and AI efficiency
Trends worth noting:
1. Lightweight Verification: Only key data hashes are put on-chain, balancing efficiency and credibility 2. Hybrid Architecture: Core computations are performed off-chain, only verification processes are on-chain 3. Breakthroughs in Vertical Fields: Medical data sharing, research collaboration, and other scenarios are leading the way
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True innovation requires time to settle. What remains in the next cycle will not be the vague "AI + Blockchain" concept, but projects that solve specific problems and create real value. #加密市场观察 $
Crypto market alert: liquidity exhaustion—an undercurrent or an opportunity?
In recent market fluctuations, a term has repeatedly emerged: 'liquidity exhaustion.' This phrase sounds unsettling, but what does it actually mean? What impact does it have on the average investor? Today, we will delve into this key topic.
What is liquidity exhaustion?
Simply put, liquidity refers to the extent to which an asset can be quickly bought or sold at market prices. When market liquidity is ample, there are many buyers and sellers, making transactions easy to complete, and price fluctuations are relatively stable. However, when liquidity is exhausted, the bid-ask spread widens, making it difficult to execute trades, and small transactions can trigger severe price volatility.
【Cryptocurrency Cultivation】 Don't just envy others' account gains Every eye that understands the cycle has once stared into the abyss amidst the waterfall. What is called bottom-fishing is merely turning the market's panic into fuel for one's own understanding! #BNB
· Performance: The dot plot shows only 2 rate cuts (or fewer) in 2024, Powell emphasizes "no rush to cut rates". · Market Reaction: The US Dollar Index (DXY) surges, US stocks are under pressure, and cryptocurrencies are likely to follow US stocks with a short-term decline. · Logic: The high interest rate environment continues, suppressing risk asset valuations, with expectations of tightening market liquidity. · Key Levels: Closely monitor BTC's test of key support levels (such as the $60,000-$62,000 range).
Scenario Two: Neutral/As Expected
· Performance: Maintains the forecast of 3 rate cuts in 2024, Powell's wording is balanced, acknowledging inflation progress while emphasizing reliance on data. · Market Reaction: Volatility may rise first and then fall, with the market continuing the original trend after digestion. BTC may seek direction after minor fluctuations. · Logic: Uncertainty is eliminated, and market attention returns to ETF fund flows, industry narratives, and other fundamentals.
· Performance: The dot plot maintains or increases the number of rate cuts, Powell expresses optimism about declining inflation. · Market Reaction: Risk assets rejoice, and US stocks and cryptocurrencies (especially altcoins) may experience a broad rally. · Logic: Early confirmation of an easing cycle, with a significant increase in market risk appetite and liquidity expectations driving the rise.
· Performance: The dot plot shows only 2 rate cuts (or fewer) in 2024, Powell emphasizes "no rush to cut rates". · Market Reaction: The US Dollar Index (DXY) surges, US stocks are under pressure, and cryptocurrencies are likely to follow US stocks with a short-term decline. · Logic: The high interest rate environment continues, suppressing risk asset valuations, with expectations of tightening market liquidity. · Key Levels: Closely monitor BTC's test of key support levels (such as the $60,000-$62,000 range).
Scenario Two: Neutral/As Expected
· Performance: Maintains the forecast of 3 rate cuts in 2024, Powell's wording is balanced, acknowledging inflation progress while emphasizing reliance on data. · Market Reaction: Volatility may rise first and then fall, with the market continuing the original trend after digestion. BTC may seek direction after minor fluctuations. · Logic: Uncertainty is eliminated, and market attention returns to ETF fund flows, industry narratives, and other fundamentals.
· Performance: The dot plot maintains or increases the number of rate cuts, Powell expresses optimism about declining inflation. · Market Reaction: Risk assets rejoice, and US stocks and cryptocurrencies (especially altcoins) may experience a broad rally. · Logic: Early confirmation of an easing cycle, with a significant increase in market risk appetite and liquidity expectations driving the rise.