Folks, the crypto world in recent years has been like a roller coaster, thrilling enough to make your heart race! From Bitcoin's repeated halvings and new highs to the FTX explosion and LUNA's overnight collapse, it's like a real-life wealth tragedy.
The boom of DeFi and the myth of NFTs are still fresh in our memory, and new trends like the AI track, BTC ecosystem, and RWA are roaring in. Recently, many friends have asked me: "Can we still play in the crypto world at this time? Can we still enter the market? Is there still a chance to make money?" As an 'old leek' who has been deeply involved in the crypto world since 2017, today I will share my heart with you about the current situation of the crypto world in 2025 and what we should do.
The crypto world can still be played, but the era of 'blindly getting rich' is gone.
Let me give you a 'peace of mind pill': the crypto world still has potential, but it is no longer the era where you could casually buy and make a fortune. We have now entered the 'differentiation era.' To put it bluntly, the gap between those making money and those not is widening. The days when you could easily double your investment by blindly buying Shiba, APE, or Dogecoin are basically gone. Now, to make money in the crypto world, it relies on information asymmetry, strategy, and strong execution ability.
Why is this happening? Because the market has shifted from being 'retail-led' to a battlefield of 'institutional participation and capital games.' Your current opponents could be full-time on-chain analysts, professional arbitrage teams, or even AI robots and liquidity market makers from exchanges. Therefore, trying to use the 'old methods from the last bull market' to mine gold in today's market is basically a futile effort.
The crypto world still has dividends; only by changing your mindset can you seize the opportunities.
Make money through cognitive differences, not by gambling on luck.
In the past, many people made big profits by 'catching the wind,' like DeFi, NFT, GameFi, and Dogecoin. But now the opportunities are fleeting, and the pace of speculation is dizzying. Without research ability, it is easy to become a 'bag holder.'
So where are the real opportunities now?
Pre-position for airdrops: Projects like LayerZero, EigenLayer, and ZKSync that have potential may yield unexpected gains if you position yourself in advance.
Participate in on-chain ecosystem growth: Pay attention to which new public chains (such as Berachain and Monad) have rapidly increasing TVL, as there may be many opportunities hidden here.
Focus on institutional layout tracks: Fields like AI + blockchain, RWA, and Bitcoin Layer2 are key directions of institutional interest. Following in the footsteps of institutions may allow you to share in the profits.
Learn to look at the data; don’t just listen to the news.
In the crypto world, using tools to look at data is more useful than watching a hundred short videos. For example:
You can use Dune to check the activity of protocols and understand the real situation of projects.
Use Nansen to track the flow of smart money and see what the big players are buying.
Use Arkham and DeBank to check the positions of large holders on-chain and grasp market trends.
Even scrolling through Twitter can help you find firsthand information.
Practical asset allocation models to help you move forward steadily.
I suggest that most people should not 'go all in' right now, betting all their money on one coin, but rather layer their allocation based on different goals:
70% long-term value positions: with BTC/ETH as core assets, suitable for regular investment, do not operate frequently. This part acts like your 'ballast stone'; it is digital gold that can withstand risks and volatility.
20% hot trend tracking positions: Focus on hot areas like AI track, Bitcoin Layer2, modular public chains, stablecoin RWA, and the Solana ecosystem. The goal is to keep up with mainstream trends, avoid chasing highs, and take profits appropriately.
10% small position speculation & airdrop layout: Use this part of the funds to participate in on-chain interactions, mining, Beta testing, etc., such as ZKSync task interactions, EigenLayer staking, and new chain Testnet activities (like Manta, Scroll, etc.). Small positions aim for high returns but be prepared for the possibility of total loss.
Mindset determines success or failure; rhythm control is key.
Do you think it's about vision in the crypto world? Actually, what matters more is mindset and rhythm control ability. Experienced investors share these three common understandings:
Don’t chase the last segment of profit, don’t be greedy for the first segment: the profits in between are the most stable; don’t always think about making all the money.
Fluctuation is the norm; explosive growth is occasional: real opportunities are 'guarded' rather than 'rushed' out.
Don’t let FOMO emotions control you: what you see as others getting rich overnight may be the result of years of accumulation and preparation.
Opportunities still exist; the crypto world has changed.
The crypto world is not unplayable, it has just changed from a 'get-rich-quick pasture' to a 'competition arena for experts.' If you still approach the current market with the mindset of 2019 or 2021, you will only get hurt worse. However, if you are willing to calm down to study, build your own strategies, and continuously optimize your understanding, the crypto world can still bring you substantial investment returns.
Finally, here are a few suggestions for everyone:
Do not heavily bet on one asset, do not easily trust KOLs, and do not chase highs and sell lows.
Learn more about on-chain operations and learn to read data yourself.
Most importantly, control your positions well; staying alive gives you the chance to make money.
Folks, I hope you can not only 'see the world' in the crypto world but also 'stay alive, make money, and grow stronger.' Follow me, and I will help you avoid detours in the crypto world and dig for gold together!#币安HODLer空投ERA #比特币巨鲸动向
