The rhythm of the market has indeed changed recently.

Bitcoin is hesitating around $87,000, but a large amount of capital is not staying put; instead, it is dispersing. You will notice that this wave of money is rushing into coins with larger valuation potential. The screen is filled with various growth expectations: XRP is approaching its all-time high of $3.65 due to easing legal troubles and increased spot ETF anticipation. The Solana ecosystem is highly active, institutional participation is rising, and the target price has been pushed to $1,200. Ethereum, supported by upgrade expectations and ecosystem advantages, is launching an assault toward $6,500.

This is a typical Bitcoin capital overflow effect—when the leader's gains slow down, hot money floods into second- and third-tier assets. During Christmas, the FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) sentiment indeed peaked, with everyone pondering the next hundredfold story.

Here’s the question.

While everyone is shouting "Buy quickly," has anyone asked: what is the foundation of this frenzy? Are you making money from Bitcoin’s continued upward trend, or from short-term speculation and volatility in altcoins? When everyone’s eyes are on the fireworks overhead, experienced funds are actually already preparing for possible pullbacks.

Lessons from history keep repeating: every explosive rally is followed by intense volatility or shakeouts. Betting all your assets on a single direction’s rise or fall is like walking a tightrope—high returns and high risks are never separate. Instead of arguing over "which coin is rising the fastest," ask yourself: "How can I lock in profits and protect my principal in this market cycle?"

Risks are always there; it’s just a matter of whether you pay attention.