2025-12-26 01:20:17

Every major market correction redefines the landscape of wealth flow.

"Is it still worth touching the crypto world now?" Recently, this question has been asked so often that it’s become tiresome. Watching investors wake up from the last round of frenzy, I think of the institutions that quietly positioned themselves after the 2018 bear market.

Having been involved in the crypto market for nearly ten years, I have witnessed countless cycles of "this time is truly different." Today, I don’t want to discuss complex indicators; instead, I’ll use straightforward words to share my views on Bitcoin and digital currencies over the next twenty years.

**1. Identity is Changing: More Than Just a Speculation Game**

Some predict that Bitcoin could appreciate at an average annual rate of nearly 29% over the next twenty years, but most people only focus on this number. In reality, what it reflects is the subtle rewriting of Bitcoin’s fundamental nature.

Bitcoin is undergoing an "identity upgrade"—from a controversial speculative asset to an asset reserve recognized by institutions. The most direct manifestation of this shift is the narrowing of price volatility year by year.

I’ve noticed a phenomenon: the Bitcoin balances on centralized exchanges have returned to the lows seen in October 2018, with 500,000 BTC transferred out of exchanges within a few months. What does this indicate? A large amount of Bitcoin is being "locked," transforming from a trading tool into a long-term reserve.

**2. A New Financial Ecosystem**

In the next decade, the financial world will present a diversified landscape. Central bank digital currencies, the digitization of traditional assets, and decentralized finance will each form their own systems...

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VirtualRichDream

· 6h ago

500,000 BTC transferred out of the exchange, in simple terms, it's big players quietly accumulating and bottom-fishing. Meanwhile, retail investors are still debating whether to enter. The gap in perspective is too wide.

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BearWhisperGod

· 12-26 09:43

Quietly laying out is really just a matter of timing; those who wake up early have all profited.

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GamefiGreenie

· 12-26 08:47

500,000 BTC transferred out. This is the real movement of chips; the retail investors are still hesitating whether to enter. It's about time to wake up.

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CryptoSurvivor

· 12-26 01:50

500,000 BTC transferred out of exchanges, this is the real signal. Retail investors are still hesitating whether to get on board, while institutions have already finished buying.

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TheShibaWhisperer

· 12-26 01:46

It's the same old argument again: institutions are hoarding coins, and you're just dreaming.

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StopLossMaster

· 12-26 01:32

Talking about stories again, what does transferring 500,000 BTC really indicate? Retail investors have already all exited.

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AirdropLicker

· 12-26 01:31

The part about transferring 500,000 BTC out of the exchange is really shocking. Indeed, some people are still bottom-fishing and waiting for profits.

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TerraNeverForget

· 12-26 01:23

A transfer of 500,000 tokens to an exchange sounds impressive, but serious players have been doing this for a long time. The question is, do you have them in your hands?

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