I recently saw analyses suggesting that 2026 might usher in a "crypto winter." Honestly, I was a bit confused... 😅 But after reading more carefully, I’m not as scared anymore?

The key is that this time is different from before! In previous down cycles, there were large-scale liquidations and system crashes, and many retail investors got trapped. But now, the market is dominated by institutional investors, whose strategies are completely different from retail traders. Cantor Fitzgerald’s analysis says that even if Bitcoin prices continue to face pressure and test the $75,000 level, it’s unlikely to see a catastrophic crash like "a night back to the Stone Age."

What’s even more interesting is that, although prices might cool down, the industry itself is making progress! DeFi, asset tokenization, infrastructure development—all are accelerating, and regulations are being streamlined (the U.S. passed the "Digital Asset Market Clarity Act"), which means banks and asset management firms will participate more deeply.

So my understanding is: it might be tough in the short term, but in the long run, the crypto market is becoming more mature, more regulated, and more trustworthy. This is actually good news for us newcomers because the risks are decreasing.

Can any veterans chime in and tell us what actual impact institutional entry has on us regular users? 🤔