Recently, I've been pondering a question: Could this be the final bull market cycle in the crypto space?
Some people around me are bearish, thinking that once this cycle ends, it's time to consider exiting. They say opportunities are shrinking, and making money isn't as easy as it used to be.
But I see things differently. The bull market won't disappear; what truly vanishes is that set of gameplay.
Remember those previous cycles? The rules were simple and brutal: a good story, a wave of emotion, and capital following the trend could ignite the entire market. Altcoins surged in relay, MEME coins emerged endlessly, and there was no need to deliver anything substantial. Back then, it was a contest of courage and dissemination—who could tell the loudest story, who would win.
Now, it's completely different. The appetite of capital is changing, and the market's taste is upgrading.
Look at what capital is doing now. They are focusing on tangible assets: Is anyone actually using this? Is there sustainable cash flow? Can it connect to real-world demand? These questions have become the new standards for evaluation.
You can still see various meme coins suddenly skyrocketing, but their identities have changed—they are now short-term trading chips, not assets capable of supporting long-term gains. Just look at the recent MEME market; it's rare to see such a phenomenal wealth-creating story again. This isn't about luck; frankly, the market has matured, and aesthetic standards are evolving.
In the past few years, the market has given everyone ample time to learn, stumble, and self-iterate. Looking at leading assets like Bitcoin and BNB, you can sense a clear signal: smart capital is seeking more stable and solid footholds.
Therefore, I tend to see the current phase as a watershed. The crypto market is gradually evolving from a stage driven by emotion into a more value-oriented arena.
The pulse of the bull market still exists. It just won't cater to those who refuse to change or grow.
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gas_fee_therapist
· 7h ago
There's nothing wrong with that; the game didn't kill anyone.
Keep doing valuable things, and let others play with the demon coin.
The market is indeed filtering people, seeing who can survive to the next round.
Those who realize this in time are making a fortune; latecomers can only eat dust.
I resonate with this; I finally feel like I'm not just gambling.
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BlockchainDecoder
· 7h ago
According to research, this perspective actually touches on the core of a market structural shift—from an emotion-driven paradigm to a fundamentals-based assessment. It is worth noting that what we are observing is not the end of a bull market, but rather the evolution of participant screening mechanisms. From a technical standpoint, the early "storytelling equals profit" model was essentially an information asymmetry arbitrage, and now the transparency of on-chain data directly dismantles this logic.
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RektButAlive
· 7h ago
You're right, the gameplay has indeed changed. But honestly, those who rely on storytelling will still suffer in this wave.
However, I think you missed a point. Those "smart funds" are now also betting wildly on certain new narratives, just with a different shell. Essentially, it's still a story, just presented more decently.
In my opinion, the ones who truly make money are always those who can identify trend reversal points, not some "value investing." BNB's rise isn't because it's stable and solid, but because its ecosystem is expanding. Isn't that still storytelling?
I agree that the market has matured, but don't be brainwashed by the so-called "aesthetic upgrade." When the next cycle comes, you'll find everyone chasing new stories again, just with different packaging. History will repeat itself, always.
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ForumMiningMaster
· 7h ago
That's quite right. The old ways are indeed dead.
Those still relying on storytelling to fleece retail investors will eventually be out of the game.
However, I actually have more confidence in this stage; only truly valuable projects will survive.
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QuorumVoter
· 7h ago
That's right, the outdated storytelling approach is being phased out.
The real way to make money still depends on fundamentals; now even cutting leeks has become difficult.
Recently, I've been pondering a question: Could this be the final bull market cycle in the crypto space?
Some people around me are bearish, thinking that once this cycle ends, it's time to consider exiting. They say opportunities are shrinking, and making money isn't as easy as it used to be.
But I see things differently. The bull market won't disappear; what truly vanishes is that set of gameplay.
Remember those previous cycles? The rules were simple and brutal: a good story, a wave of emotion, and capital following the trend could ignite the entire market. Altcoins surged in relay, MEME coins emerged endlessly, and there was no need to deliver anything substantial. Back then, it was a contest of courage and dissemination—who could tell the loudest story, who would win.
Now, it's completely different. The appetite of capital is changing, and the market's taste is upgrading.
Look at what capital is doing now. They are focusing on tangible assets: Is anyone actually using this? Is there sustainable cash flow? Can it connect to real-world demand? These questions have become the new standards for evaluation.
You can still see various meme coins suddenly skyrocketing, but their identities have changed—they are now short-term trading chips, not assets capable of supporting long-term gains. Just look at the recent MEME market; it's rare to see such a phenomenal wealth-creating story again. This isn't about luck; frankly, the market has matured, and aesthetic standards are evolving.
In the past few years, the market has given everyone ample time to learn, stumble, and self-iterate. Looking at leading assets like Bitcoin and BNB, you can sense a clear signal: smart capital is seeking more stable and solid footholds.
Therefore, I tend to see the current phase as a watershed. The crypto market is gradually evolving from a stage driven by emotion into a more value-oriented arena.
The pulse of the bull market still exists. It just won't cater to those who refuse to change or grow.