What we are seeing now is just the beginning of the major cycle in cryptocurrency.

Data speaks for itself. The total market cap of cryptocurrencies has remained at around 3 trillion for four years, while gold and US stocks have grown by 50 trillion during the same period — this huge disparity itself tells a story. The recent sluggish trading volume? That’s actually a sign that a rally is imminent. The true liquidity crisis has long passed; Bitcoin long positions have been liquidated, and now it’s time for a deep adjustment phase.

Interestingly, the altcoins ranked outside the top 30 have seen their market cap residual value hit a new low in ten years. Many people only focus on Bitcoin, but altcoins are the soul and foundation of this ecosystem — their bottoms often reflect the true state of the market.

Looking at the trend over a longer period makes it clear. In 2013, the total market cap of the crypto space was only 100 billion; by 2017, it jumped to 800 billion; and by 2021, it reached 3 trillion. If we project this growth rate forward, the most conservative estimate for 2026 is at least 7.5 trillion. Moreover, gold has basically peaked, and silver can rise 50% in a month — this indicates that the market is searching for new growth points. It’s not that hard for crypto assets to carve out a piece of this cake.

So, the current situation isn’t about whether to get on board, but about when to get on board.