After weeks of back-and-forth on this, I realize what I've been trying to get at: three things matter most as we head into 2026.

First, trading skill. Not luck, not hype—actual execution in volatile markets.

Second, privacy. Your data, your keys, your sovereignty. Non-negotiable.

Third, IP ownership. Whether it's your trading strategy, your content, or your digital assets—you need to own what's yours.

The winners next year won't be the loudest voices. They'll be the ones who mastered these three.