Just as the market was thrown into turmoil by the government's shutdown news, and mainstream crypto assets and traditional stock markets were pulling back in sync, Trump's remark 'Don't panic, opportunities are hidden in the panic' directly ignited industry discussions. As an analyst with 8 years of deep experience in the crypto market, I can assert: this is far from a simple 'public statement'; it is a key hint at the underlying fund movements and market logic, and those who understand it have already begun to quietly position themselves.
First, let's break down the essence of this pullback— is it really a 'systemic risk'? The answer is no. From the data, the trading volume during this pullback did not exhibit the characteristics of a 'massive exit'; instead, there were clear signs of 'bottom-fishing funds entering' at key support levels. Trump's mention of 'someone deliberately amplifying incidents to create panic selling' actually hits the core mechanism of the market: every seemingly 'black swan' induced pullback is fundamentally a 'washout action' by the major funds. For the crypto market, this kind of 'panic washout' is more common— after all, only by forcing retail investors to sell at a loss at the lows can the major players acquire enough cheap chips to pave the way for subsequent rallies.
Looking at Trump's 'guarantee' that the stock market will hit new highs, what does this mean for the crypto market? It is important to know that the correlation between current crypto assets and traditional risk assets remains strong, especially for leading mainstream assets, which often follow the major trends of the US stock market. But more importantly, Trump's statement conveys the signal of 'not allowing the market to remain sluggish'—whether it is implicit support at the policy level or the tacit cooperation of capital behind the scenes, it all suggests that short-term fluctuations do not change the long-term trend, and the current pullback is precisely the 'window period' for picking up bargains.
As a regular investor, how should you grasp this opportunity? Here are 3 core principles I've practiced for many years; this is the real deal:
Reject 'chasing highs and selling lows', combat panic with 'position management': Never invest all your funds in the market, it is recommended to participate with a '30-50% position', reserving some funds to add positions at the low points of the pullback, which can reduce risk and average down costs.
Focus on 'quality assets', stay away from 'air projects': In a panic market, funds tend to flow towards quality assets with actual application scenarios, technological barriers, and community consensus, while those 'concept coins' without fundamental support will only accelerate to zero; you must decisively avoid them.
Replace 'short-term anxiety' with a 'long-term perspective': The short-term volatility of the crypto market is huge, with daily fluctuations of 20% being common, but if you extend the timeline to 1-3 years, truly quality assets can often weather the bull and bear markets. Remember: the purpose of the main players washing the market is to make you 'unable to hold your chips', while your core competitiveness is 'patience'.
Many retail investors repeatedly lose in the market not because they are not smart enough, but because they are easily swayed by emotions. When others panic, they sell at a loss; when others are greedy, they chase high prices. The real money-making opportunities are always hidden in the panic of the majority. Just like this pullback, when you see people around you complaining about being 'stuck', it is precisely the right time for rational investors to position themselves.
