Those were the days when the bull run felt almost inevitable. Back when rallies came easy and the upside seemed boundless. Now every pump requires validation, every breakout needs volume to back it up. Miss that phase where momentum alone could carry you through a green candle streak. The market's personality has definitely shifted—what used to be effortless gains now demand proper risk management and conviction. Wondering if we'll get back to that kind of organic, frictionless uptrend anytime soon.