A fresh survey just dropped on what financial priorities people are setting for 2026—and the results might surprise you. From portfolio rebalancing to risk management, the data shows a clear shift in how investors are thinking about wealth management heading into the new year.



The survey highlights several standout trends: more people are looking to diversify beyond traditional assets, strengthen their emergency funds, and take a harder look at their trading strategies. For those in the crypto space, this timing is particularly interesting as market cycles evolve and new investment opportunities emerge.

What caught our attention? A significant portion of respondents are prioritizing financial education and understanding market fundamentals—suggesting retail investors are getting smarter about their decisions. Whether it's DeFi strategies, hodling psychology, or managing volatility, the focus is shifting toward sustainable, informed approaches rather than FOMO-driven moves.

If you're planning your own financial roadmap for 2026, it's worth considering where these broader trends align with your personal goals.
DEFI0,16%
FOMO7,19%
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MEVHuntervip
· 01-07 22:26
lol retail finally waking up to fundamentals? took them long enough. bet half of em still can't read a mempool or spot toxic flow when it bites their portfolio. the real alpha's already been extracted by then anyway
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rekt_but_vibingvip
· 01-07 17:54
Finally, someone is starting to learn not to follow the trend, and this survey data is heartbreaking.
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RooftopReservervip
· 01-07 16:53
It's not even 2026 yet, and you're already doing this? From what I see, most people only start to learn about fundamentals after they suffer losses.
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rekt_but_not_brokevip
· 01-06 17:47
Someone finally told the truth, retail investors are really learning to be smart... But I still bet five dollars, and some people still experience FOMO.
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PhantomHuntervip
· 01-05 04:40
It's the same old story... When will retail investors finally become truly smart?
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FrontRunFightervip
· 01-05 04:38
lol "retail investors getting smarter"... sure, until the next MEV extraction dark forest ambush hits and they're back to square one. nobody's talking about the sandwich attacks happening *right now* in those "sustainable" strategies tbh
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YieldHuntervip
· 01-05 04:31
lol "retail investors getting smarter" — nah, they're just getting humbled by market cycles tbh. if you look at the data, most of them still can't calculate their own risk-adjusted returns properly, let alone understand correlation coefficients in their portfolios.
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TokenSleuthvip
· 01-05 04:29
The contract is playing with fire. Finally, someone is starting to calm down.
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YieldChaservip
· 01-05 04:19
Retail investors have finally woken up and are no longer relying solely on luck to go all-in.
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