The current market logic has changed—institutional funds are entering in large quantities through compliant channels like ETFs, and the retail traders' old tricks have long become ineffective.

The most direct manifestation is the shift in pricing power. Small altcoins that relied on emotional hype in the past are no longer able to stir up waves in front of institutions. #大户持仓动态 $SOL $ASTER and similar assets may have some popularity, but without solid fundamentals backing them, chasing them involves huge risks.

Bitcoin and Ethereum are the defensive bottom line—they are the truly consensus-driven, liquid core assets. If you insist on allocating to other coins, you must do thorough research and never place orders based on intuition or market sentiment.

The biggest mistake retail traders make is chasing highs and selling lows. Market fluctuations are inevitable, but risk management determines the final returns. Stop-loss when necessary, go to cash when needed, and don’t be led by short-term ups and downs. Institutions play a long-term game; if retail traders keep chasing the hot spots, they will eventually pay the tuition.