The real issue is tying an individual's credibility directly to their token picks. When someone's reputation becomes synonymous with coin performance, the incentives get all twisted.

Honestly, people who maintain independent analysis despite market pressure are becoming rarer. Look at the next bull run—we'll probably see an influx of newcomers treating financial guidance like gaming advice. The quality bar for market commentary keeps dropping.

The ones who stick to principles rather than hype are the ones actually worth listening to. That distinction matters when the market gets crowded again.