Do you still remember the last cycle? ETH surged from $1,400 all the way to $5,000, and it was during the period when BTC was pulling back that ETH had its independent rally.

Why are altcoins called altcoins? Because they never play by the rules—when they rise, it’s sneaky and quiet; when they fall, it’s blatant and ruthless, taking on any challenge.

A lot of people get one thing mixed up: the coins now are priced against Bitcoin in the $45,000 to $50,000 range, not the $120,000 BTC you’re fantasizing about in your head. Once you understand this, a lot of the price action makes sense.

The recent market moves are textbook examples of "shaking people off." Shaking them off continuously, repeatedly, and in all sorts of ways.

Why have altcoins been rallying so erratically these past few days? Because this phase is perfect for "fishing"—

Those who sold at the bottom see the gainers list and can’t help but chase back in;
People keep switching between long and short, thinking they can catch every swing;
Trying to dodge every dip and catch every pump is essentially just gambling.

Why do retail investors, as a group, lose money after every bull market? It’s not bad luck, it’s the wrong mindset. In a bull market, it’s not about speed or luck, but about risk control and having patience for the main upward wave.

Those who actually make money usually aren’t precise with every trade; it’s because they "rarely make rookie mistakes."

When picking a coin, look at these factors: strength of structure, stability, explosive potential, sustainability, and how often the main players pump it (the less frequent the pumps, the stronger the move).

Catching the most reliable part of the main upward wave already puts you ahead of 90% of people. Position yourself early on the path of the main rally, instead of chasing every hot trend in the market.