Something feels off in the market these past few days.

Just when we saw a hint of recovery, a bunch of unexpected news dragged the market back down. Retail investor groups are full of anxiety—some people are staring at the candlestick charts so hard they’re about to poke through the screen, agonizing over whether to cut their losses and exit. Right at this critical moment, a big shot known for bold statements suddenly said something, and the market went quiet: “Short-term volatility is just smoke; real opportunities are hidden in panic.”

Honestly, I’ve been in this industry for eight years, and I’ve seen more market cycles than I’ve eaten salt. This round of correction looks scary on the surface, but fundamentally, there’s nothing seriously wrong.

Just look at the on-chain data: the number of holding addresses for mainstream coins is still rising, it hasn’t stopped. Institutional wallets are showing steady inflows too—no sign of a cliff-like withdrawal. What does this tell you? The smart money hasn’t left; they’re quietly accumulating during the dip. Short-term shocks caused by sentiment and external events are a completely different thing from a real crash.

That phrase “don’t panic” sounds simple, but there’s more to it.

If you look back at history, every time there’s this level of panic-driven drop, two camps always emerge. One shouts “the end of the world is coming,” while the other calmly says “time to buy the dip.” And what happens? In the end, those who get swept up by emotion end up selling at rock bottom, while those who stick to their logic catch the rebound. That’s how the crypto market works: fear and greed take turns running the show—the more others panic, the better the opportunity to position yourself.

Some people will definitely ask: So what should we do now?

My answer is to remember “three things to watch”: First, watch your position—never go all-in, always keep at least 30% cash for extreme situations. Second, watch your assets—focus on projects with real-world use cases and reliable teams, stay away from vaporware. Third...

The market never lacks volatility; what it lacks are people who can stay clear-headed during those swings. Data doesn’t lie—emotions do.