The New Year is just around the corner.
The crypto world of 2024 is full of peaks and valleys, with Bitcoin reaching new highs and new narrative melodies sweeping the industry. Some have seized wealth-building opportunities to reach the summit, while others lead trends and pluck the strings of the future.
An obvious trend is that in the rapidly changing pace of the industry and the rise of memes, crypto KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders) are becoming increasingly crucial in discovering new valuable targets, bridging information dissemination gaps, and supervising industry issues.
Therefore, at the turn of the year, Odaily Planet Daily has specially invited 50 leading KOLs in the crypto field to review their experiences in 2024, look forward to opportunities in 2025, share their messages, and wish readers to accurately capture Alpha in the new year, with wealth rolling in and everything going smoothly!
Interview Questions
- What was your most successful / failed (regretted missing) investment this year?
- What was the most impressive industry event / news this year?
- Did you achieve the goals you set for yourself in 2024? What are your goals for 2025?
- Share the key tracks / directions and strategies you will focus on in 2025?
- Do you have any New Year messages / advice for your fans?
(This article collected 50 responses, and due to its length, it is split into two parts.)
1. starzq (@starzqeth):
Answer 1:
Success: BTC increased a bit;
Regret: I forgot to buy when I discovered $virtual / $ai16z.
Answer 2:
Polymarket successfully predicted the U.S. election and became a "news" app for some, reflecting the reshaping of the content industry by crypto after the financial sector. I hope to see crypto applications that can break out of the niche (AI has great opportunities).
Answer 3:
In 2024, I achieved working out three times a week; in 2025, I hope to produce a program with ten thousand listeners.
Answer 4:
Tracks: BTC, Payment, AI;
Strategy: Participate early, Buy & Hold.
Answer 5:
Just be yourself; no one can defeat you on the path of "being yourself." —Naval
2. CaptainZ (@hiCaptainZ):
Answer 1:
The most successful investment included bottoming out act at a market cap of 20 million and holding it until it was listed on Binance, achieving returns of several dozen times.
The investment I regret missing was ai16z when it had a market cap of 30 million; I kept waiting for a pullback, but it skyrocketed, and I missed out on dozens of times the returns.
Answer 2:
The most impressive industry event was Trump being elected President of the United States. This had a huge impact on the industry; one could say that the bull market after November can be considered a "policy bull market" brought by Trump. Generally, a major bull market has three factors: liquidity premium, innovation premium, and policy premium. Currently, in the macro environment, liquidity premium is almost nonexistent, the policy premium comes from Trump's support for the industry, and the innovation premium comes from the introduction of AI agents.
Answer 3:
My goal for 2024 was to achieve a small degree of financial freedom. Although I have made some money, I am still far from that goal. I hope the market provides a profitable opportunity in 2025 to help me continue to achieve this goal.
Answer 4:
In terms of tracks, I am focusing on AI agents and meme-related targets. AI agents extend from the web2 concept to web3 and can bring significant market rates, with abundant liquidity. Memes are unpredictable and depend on hot events; I can only wait. Desci has just started to show some signs but is not yet fully confirmed. The above tracks are all new, while I believe older tracks will see a general rise. However, due to limited personal energy and funds, I will focus my strategy on emerging tracks.
Answer 5:
I hope for world peace and that everyone can achieve considerable wealth.
3. Todd (@0x_Todd):
Answer 1:
The most successful investment was firmly holding onto Bitcoin, which has been consistent with previous years. This year, many small investments had high multiples, but the principal for each trade was not much. Only Bitcoin allows me to hold a large position long-term.
The worst investment was FET; I mistakenly thought that AI concept tokens were also a type of meme, leveraged BTC, and that as long as Nvidia led, AI tokens would not perform poorly. However, it turned out that high FDV VC coins had much lower activity than small-cap community-driven AI agents.
Answer 2:
Of course, the formal approval of Bitcoin's spot ETF by the U.S. SEC is the most significant event. The seeds sown years ago finally bore fruit this year, marking Bitcoin's entry into the largest financial market in the world.
Answer 3:
I have basically achieved my goals. I hope to write more articles for everyone on Twitter in 2025.
Answer 4:
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, and SOL's coin-based yield enhancement strategy;
- Meme;
- AI Agent.
Answer 5:
I wish all my family members to have "snake-like movements" in the Year of the Snake, completing suitable trades at the right points.
4. Huajiao (@off_thetarget):
Answer 1:
Successful? This year, after losing a lot in AI memes, I found the right investment paths and methodologies, and I seized many opportunities with returns of 5-10x or more (lester/alch/arc/bkkt/griffain/sitcom/trenchAI… and some others), but I forgot quite a few. The failures were, of course, many AI memes that couldn't keep up with market demand, leading to many profits retreating to zero.
Answer 2:
Trump's rise to power and CZ's release from prison basically mark the next four years as a crypto-friendly era.
Answer 3:
The biggest change in 2024 was transitioning from a deep technical analysis blogger to a meme alpha hunter, aligning with market trends and demands.
Answer 4:
In 2025, I will focus on: BTC ecosystem (RGB/Lightning Network), RWA track, AI agent & AI agent + L1.
Answer 5:
Just treat others as you would like to be treated!
5. Clever Genie (@Meta8Mate):
Answer 1:
The most successful investment should be XRP and USUAL. XRP broke through $0.7 and continued to rise, peaking at $2.9, which was very much in line with expectations. USUAL was even more satisfying; it continued to decline after being listed for trading, and the market was generally not optimistic, but I remained confident in its stablecoin concept. I repeatedly suggested holding it in the $0.2-$0.4 range, and it eventually rose to $1.65, which can be seen as a good validation of my vision.
As for the biggest regret, it should be missing out on this round of on-chain MEME/AI trends. In fact, there are many on-chain MEME projects with hundreds or even thousands of times returns, but since I mainly play in the secondary market on CEX, I have missed many opportunities in on-chain projects. I indeed regret missing this round of on-chain wealth-building opportunities.
Answer 2:
Without a doubt, Trump's election was the most impressive event this year. After all, it directly ignited the second round of the bull market this year, with BTC soaring from 60K to 100K, completely a "Trump trade." Although I have always believed that BTC would eventually break through $100K, when that moment truly arrived, it still felt somewhat surreal. This is not only a victory for the crypto market but also highlights how cryptocurrencies are further influencing the global landscape.
Answer 3:
My flag for 2024 was hoping BTC would break through $100K, and that goal has been achieved. The goal for 2025 is for BTC to break through $150K! I hope we can continue to witness more historic moments.
Answer 4:
In 2025, I will still focus on BTC. In this bull market, BTC's performance has been the most stable; whether in bull or bear fluctuations or corrections, it can perfectly V-reverse. It is the most trustworthy core asset in the entire crypto market.
Additionally, Trump's crypto project WorldLibertyFi is also worth focusing on. The buying opportunities and holding projects of WorldLibertyFi can be studied in depth, and I believe that the selections made by the "King of Understanding" will bring new market opportunities.
Answer 5:
In 2024, I thank everyone for their companionship and support. I wish everyone a new year with new beginnings, good health, and that everything you buy skyrockets, and everything you hold multiplies!
Finally, here’s a twenty-character maxim for the bull market: Take profits when you can, run when there's a benefit, sell decisively, don't fantasize, cash is king!
I hope everyone can not only earn a fortune in the bull market but also learn to protect their hard-earned victories!
6. AI Aunt (@ai_9684xtpa):
Answer 1:
The most successful investment was ENA; I started researching and participating early and also shared a lot of tweets.
The biggest regret was probably missing out on Hyperliquid; I was pushed by friends early on, but due to time issues (actually just laziness), I didn't research deeply and ended up selling it at a loss several times.
Answer 2:
Since I pay more attention to on-chain data, the most impressive industry events were two: the rapid rise of Pump.fun and its printing press effect, and Wintermute's change in style, actively embracing the Memecoin track.
Everyone looks down on memes, yet memes are the most resilient.
Answer 3:
Overall, I have achieved my goals. The goal for 2025 is to preserve the fruits of victory; if the market is favorable, I will look for opportunities.
Answer 4:
With the King of Understanding taking office in January, the two directions in the "Presidential Selection Package," RWA + DeFi, will also be areas I focus on. The combination of ETFs and a crypto-friendly leadership team can still bring significant imagination to the market.
Answer 5:
In 2025, let go of prejudices and embrace trends; this year will surely be a good year.
7. Spinach Spinach (@bocaibocai_):
As the saying goes, investing in projects is investing in people, and buying coins is about looking at the market makers. It is said that this bull market does not have a "shanzhai season," but rather a "strong market maker season." This year, my most successful and regrettable experiences are both related to the outstanding strong market maker project Sui. The success comes from my early engagement with the Sui ecosystem and my early realization that the backers of Sui aim to follow the "second Solana" route. Therefore, I have been closely monitoring the Sui ecosystem and successfully bottomed out at around 0.4 when Sui dropped from 1.1, holding a 70% position, and I have not "sold" since.
The regret is that although I successfully identified the explosive potential of the Sui ecosystem in this cycle, I made the most regrettable move this year by swapping most of my bottomed Sui for a leading project in the Sui ecosystem. The logic at the time was that if the public chain could take off, the returns from the leading ecosystem project might exceed those of the public chain coin. However, the result was that Sui surged several times, while the leading project I swapped for did not perform nearly as well as Sui.
Answer 2:
Friends who have been following me for a long time should know that I am quite concerned about the application and progress of Web3 in the real world. I believe that Web3 should not only be about speculation and gambling but should also have some real-world applications. The most impressive event this year was actually the acquisition of Bridge by traditional payment giant Stripe for $1 billion. The reason it left a strong impression is that it signals the imminent mass adoption of Web3 in the real world. In the coming years, Web3 is likely to have a significant impact on traditional payment and financial industries, forcing traditional forces to fully embrace Web3 technology. Web3 will step into the positive spotlight, which I find very exciting.
Answer 3:
I didn't set any flags for 2024, haha, but for 2025, I have set a few flags for myself: 1. To get a 10x coin. 2. To produce a few viral articles that bring more value to my fans. 3. To advance further in my career.
Answer 4:
In 2025, I will focus on the payment, RWA, BTCFi tracks, and the Sui ecosystem. In terms of selecting coins, my strategy will not only consider the narrative and background but will also pay attention to targets that have not dropped much during market downturns and have strong rebound potential, as well as changes in institutional holdings. For example, Grayscale's increase in holdings of Sui and ZEN is a very positive signal. Sometimes, following institutional moves can yield a high success rate. After Trump took office, his positive attitude towards Web3 will greatly promote the positive development and regulatory improvement of the Web3 industry. In this environment, the RWA track is undoubtedly one of the tracks that can reap the most dividends, especially with many traditional financial institutions entering the field. My strategy in the RWA track is to embrace projects with Wall Street backgrounds and leading projects.
Answer 5:
I hope all the fans following me can buy 10x or 100x coins in the new year, achieve financial freedom, and stay healthy! After living in a villa in Shanghai, don't forget to treat me to Hainan chicken rice!
8. NingNing (@0xNing0x):
Answer 1:
The most successful investment this year was investing time in myself. After becoming an independent researcher, I had ample time to learn about investing, trading, and industry knowledge, perfectly reconstructing my personal knowledge graph, and naturally starting my second growth curve in life.
The failed investment this year was Aevo. I correctly identified the PerpDEX + AppChain paradigm but chose the wrong target. This also reminded me to balance narrative logic and business data analysis in my research. This is why, at the end of the year, when betting on the consumer chain track, I decisively chose Pudgy Penguin and its ecosystem's Abstract chain.
Answer 2:
The Ethereum Cancun upgrade is the industry event that left the deepest impression on me. It is the most vivid case of block space economics this year. Ethereum sacrificed its ability to capture L2 value from the L1 mainnet by exponentially reducing DA prices, ending the DA War and the narrative of modular public chains.
Answer 3:
The flags I set for learning, traffic, and investment returns in 2024 have all been achieved. My goal for 2025 is smaller; I hope to pass the TOEFL exam in my studies and shift to a passive investment style, embracing beta.
Answer 4:
My overall investment strategy for 2025 will be a barbell strategy where beta and alpha are nested together. The key tracks I will focus on are in the application layer, including consumer chains, chain abstraction, AI agents, PayFi, etc. 2025 will mark the beginning of the "fat application era."
Answer 5:
Live Long And Prosper, never leave the table.
9. xiyu (@ohxiyu):
Answer 1:
The success was with $dog, from Runestone to the dog airdrop, and then increasing my position in dog, yielding the biggest returns.
I had no failed investments, or rather, I didn't invest in anything else; short-term trading positions don't count, just some random activities.
Answer 2:
The Runestone airdrop rewarded players of ordinals in the first year. It was the first time such a large-scale airdrop occurred, where three Bitcoin NFTs could yield nearly $10,000 in airdrops.
Answer 3:
My flag for 2024 was to reach 40,000 fans, which I am far from achieving.
For 2025, whatever.
Answer 4:
I will deeply engage in the Bitcoin ecosystem, Bitcoin NFTs, runes, and op_cat, carefully studying each new thing.
Answer 5:
Even in a bull market, it's easy to lose money. Don't be too greedy; just reach your goals, protect your principal, and let profits fly.
10. Lao Bai (@Wuhuoqiu):
Answer 1:
The misvaluation of Hyperliquid led to an early sell-off of the airdrop.
Answer 2:
The birth of Goat directly facilitated the emergence of the new track of AI Agents.
Answer 3:
I didn't set any flags for 2024; my goal for 2025 is to multiply my assets several times and successfully escape the peak this time.
Answer 4:
My focus remains consistent with the main line I previously posted (PayFi is more about the primary market, so I temporarily switched to compliant DeFi), focusing on three major tracks:
Innovative + Compliant DeFi: AAVE, CRV, Morpho, HYPE, ENA, Usual
AI Agent + Framework: Goat, Ai16Z, Zerebro, ARC, Virtual, GAME
Meme: Doge, Pepe, ACT, Fartcoin, Pnut, Cheems
I will primarily focus on these three major tracks and only play relatively leading projects.
Answer 5:
Don't be too greedy, avoid leverage, and don't play contracts; staying alive is the first priority. Wealth matches your cognition and mindset, not something that comes from one or two lucky bets or even a single cycle.
11. Prophet (@Crypto_He):
Answer 1:
The success was holding many mainstream positions and participating in this round of the bull market.
The failed investment was a secondary analysis where I bought SCR, which plummeted, doing nothing productive, and the SCR team faced backlash, which made me increasingly frustrated.
Answer 2:
I think it was Trump's election, which overall boosted confidence and liquidity in crypto.
Answer 3:
I achieved my goals; I am quite content. The returns from level one and 1.5 are much better than last year.
My goal for 2025 is to avoid being a dumb wallet and to make good money in the secondary market, hitting back at my fans and group friends, as I am often seen as a contrary indicator!
Answer 4:
In the early stages of projects: Level one is the same old stuff, with high overseas popularity, institutional financing + big narratives, and I just do it myself without any large-scale projects.
For hot project directions: Don't overthink it; just calculate the losses you can afford and jump in, such as new launches, limited-time participation, freemints, signatures, limited whitelists, etc. These are all easy ways to make money!
Execution is very important. Nowadays, friends often become overly clever and lazy. To put it bluntly, how much can you really lose? You should cherish every opportunity.
Answer 5:
There are so many opportunities in the crypto world; there are at least dozens of opportunities in a year, if not hundreds. The charm of the industry lies in this. Brothers, work hard, and next year I will find you a sister-in-law.
12. Phyrex (@Phyrex_Ni):
Answer 1:
This year, I followed my investment strategy, and the success came from correctly judging the overall trend. I slightly regret that my strategy was too conservative, but it was precisely this conservativeness that helped me survive the previous bear market.
Answer 2:
The most impressive event in 2024 was definitely the approval of the BTC spot ETF, which fundamentally changed the landscape of the cryptocurrency market.
Answer 3:
From an investment perspective, not only did I achieve my goals, but I also had good excess returns. Unfortunately, due to the favorable market conditions in 2024, I became somewhat lax in my writing. In 2025, besides focusing on the timing of exits, I will also invest more energy into writing.
Answer 4:
The three main tracks I will focus on in 2025 are BTCFi, DePin, and RWA. RWA is placed last because it would be good enough to have a real prototype by 2025.
Answer 5:
To all my friends, I sincerely hope that everyone can have their own gains in 2024, not just materially but also spiritually, not just financially but also emotionally. Let's continue to move forward together in 2025, and I hope to have your company every day in 2025. Thank you.
13. Horse Hoof Orange (@bitcoinzhang1):
Answer 1:
The success was choosing the AI track, but I missed the first wave of AI + meme and only realized it later.
Answer 2:
When Trump was shot, I felt that moment had already paved the way for his election victory, setting the stage for breaking through 100K. I thought so at the time, and it indeed turned out that way.
Answer 3:
I barely achieved my goal for 2024; my goal for 2025 is to exit safely.
Answer 4:
I will delve deeply into the AI agent track, where there are still infinite possibilities.
Answer 5:
Pay attention to new asset issuance methods; the most imaginative aspect of crypto lies in reconstructing the real world and finding new angles for asset issuance. Newness means tremendous explosive potential.
14. bitwu.eth (@BTW0205):
Answer 1:
Successful investments: Besides Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Doge, the two investments that brought me the most wealth this year are PePe and Ethena; one is a meme coin, and the other is a VC coin, a peculiar combination.
Failed opportunities: I missed out on any explosive points related to new MEME coins, reacting a beat too slow. This is something I can strengthen in the future, or I believe that if I am not at an advantage in this area, I can leverage the power of the community and friends to bolster my weaknesses; using minimal funds to earn returns is always worth trying as long as I don't get too immersed.
Answer 2:
The most impressive event: Trump's election; I have never been so concerned about the U.S. election.
Why—Trump, as a cryptocurrency-friendly president, made exciting commitments to this industry at the 2024 U.S. Bitcoin Conference. The logic of the "wise king" is to replace the "bubble value" of U.S. debt with the "special value" of Bitcoin, creating Bitcoin as the largest financial asset and generating broader "virtual wealth" for the U.S. to be transmitted globally; this will lead to Bitcoin becoming a core resource contended for globally over the next decade.
Best quote from the wise king: It's not that Bitcoin needs the U.S., but that the U.S. needs Bitcoin!
Answer 3:
The flag I set for myself in 2024 is to keep my hands steady and not act impulsively; I believe I have achieved that!
My goal for 2025 is to double my Bitcoin holdings.
Answer 4:
I believe that 2025 will enter the second phase of the bull market, with Bitcoin exceeding $200,000, and Ethereum, which faced the most FUD this year, will also rise, with the ETH/BTC exchange rate continuously climbing.
My focus is on:
Ethereum and the Ethereum ecosystem
DEX (Decentralized Exchanges)
MEME and NFT
Strategy: My personal strategy is relatively conservative, with the principle of simplifying complex matters as much as possible. I have always adopted a barbell strategy in investments, with 80% of funds in Bitcoin and Ethereum, and within the remaining 20%, 80% is invested in leading projects in the track, while the remaining 20% is spent on early projects or MEME coins to seek returns, which are then converted back into Bitcoin or Ethereum; then I only need to consider at what stage to sell Ethereum and Bitcoin.
Answer 5:
The cryptocurrency market in 2025 is expected to be vibrant and innovative, but it will also come with high volatility and potential regulatory challenges. We stand at the forefront of WEB3, already being leaders of the era, so I hope everyone approaches things with a more open mindset:
Maintain curiosity: The world is full of unknown possibilities. Keeping curiosity about new things and technologies will help you find opportunities amid future changes.
Keep learning and growing: Whether in the cryptocurrency field or any aspect of life, continuous learning and growth are key. The new year is a great time to learn new skills or knowledge you've always wanted to understand.
Accumulate investment wisdom: Be cautious and rational when investing. Market fluctuations are the norm; the important thing is to learn to identify opportunities amid risks while protecting your capital.
Maintain health and balance: Don't let cryptocurrency and its ups and downs occupy your entire life. Remember to stay healthy and maintain mental balance. Health is the foundation of all achievements.
Stay optimistic and patient: The market's direction may not meet expectations, but maintaining optimism and patience while believing in long-term value is crucial. Success often requires time to accumulate.
Keep your cryptocurrency secure: This point must be emphasized; in the digital world, security is always the top priority, so don't be lazy!
Finally, I hope everyone finds their rhythm in the new year, achieving their goals in both life and investments.
15. arestoshi (@AresWey):
Answer 1:
Success: I invested in the first original 10K NFT project in the Bitcoin ecosystem, NodeMonkes.
Failure: I followed the market trend and invested in some non-leading targets during the market's heat, which led to being stuck.
Answer 2:
The launch of NodeMonkes at the beginning of the year. It is the first original 10K NFT in the Bitcoin ecosystem, equivalent to Cryptopunks on ETH.
The launch of the Rune Protocol in April. A very important issuance protocol based on Bitcoin's UTXO layer.
Answer 3:
In 2025, I will continue to build and promote the Bitcoin ecosystem, believing that this new disruptive narrative can shine brightly in 2025.
Answer 4:
I will focus on major assets in the Bitcoin ecosystem, such as runes and NFTs, and pay close attention to the upgrades of Bitcoin's op_cat smart contracts. The strategy is to accumulate more during dips and purchase high-quality leading assets in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Answer 5:
In a bull market, there will be many temptations. We cannot seize every opportunity, so avoid being fickle and following the crowd, and refrain from chasing highs and selling lows. You need to have your independent judgment and the determination to take only a small portion from the vast ocean. This way, you will surely reap great rewards in 2025.
16. Fengmi ∎ KuiGas (@KuiGas):
Answer 1:
In terms of airdrop interactions, I am quite satisfied with the deep participation in WormHole, the layout of Stark, Zksync, and EigenLayer. Although the return multiples in the later stages have decreased compared to previous L2 projects, the strategic allocation of funds and participation methods still yielded good returns. Additionally, I closely followed the MoveMent test network and participated in early investments, resulting in very considerable overall returns.
This year, a significant failure was participating in the node hardware mining of the IO project. Another regret was spending considerable time and resources choosing between Sui and Aptos; currently, the returns have not met expectations, but I remain confident.
Answer 2:
One of the most impressive industry events this year was the official listing of the Ethereum ETF in the U.S. This marks a gradual recognition of crypto assets by traditional financial markets and could become a crucial turning point for mainstream institutional investors to enter the crypto space, symbolizing progress in compliance and maturity within the industry.
Answer 3:
In 2024, I basically achieved my goals in project participation and investment, but I failed in life aspects, such as my schedule, fitness, and reading; I simply didn't have enough time.
My goal for 2025 is to liberate myself, simplify my life, and focus on key projects and new track opportunities.
Answer 4:
I will focus on large financing Layer 1 projects, parallel EVMs, modular systems, Move systems, AI agents, derivatives, and super applications.
Strategy: Steady and solid, immersing myself in the market from a user perspective and a global perspective, focusing on the core operational gameplay and growth space of each ecosystem, and concentrating on odds and probabilities.
Answer 5:
I hope everyone can persist in learning and maintain curiosity, not blindly chasing trends, but also not losing the courage to explore new things. Investing is a long-distance race that requires patience and discipline. There are still many early participation opportunities in Web3 for a comeback. In the new year, I wish everyone finds their rhythm in the market and grows healthily and steadily!
17. Sober Talking Options, CFA (@Amy6Tina):
Answer 1:
Success:
I held bullish options positions on BTC from the time the ETF was approved until Trump was elected in 2024; despite several significant pullbacks during the process, overall BTC calls contributed 80% of this year's profits.
I executed two rounds of bullish options strategies for Kas and Doge, with single profits of about 1200-1500%.
Failure:
- I hesitated a bit about switching ETH for Tesla and BTC, only making the switch around $3000; I should have acted more promptly.
Answer 2:
Regarding the false news about the approval of the BTC ETF; it’s a reminder that nothing is impossible. Never trust news to make trades; it’s more about logic and risk-reward ratios; for options players, we pay more attention to implied volatility.
Answer 3:
I did not set any flags for investment returns in 2024 (more focused on the market). The main flag was about iterating and improving the course on U.S. stock and crypto options trading systems, supplementing many courses on delta-neutral and arbitrage strategies.
My goal for 2025 is to focus on doing well in options trading and teaching. I aim to operate the Sober Talking Options studio more professionally and find more excellent partners who love options to work together.
Answer 4:
I focus on options trading for BTC and Sol, and I trade some options for Doge, Kas, and Ordi, but altcoins only account for about 10%; I don’t understand most popular targets and tracks and don’t plan to spend energy on them.
Answer 5:
I hope everyone can steadily build their paths and find the tracks they love to delve into, and I wish everyone great wealth in 2025.
18. Sunny William Lu (@WilliamLu126):
Answer 1:
The most successful trade was going long from $40,000 in February to around $70,000.
The biggest failure was in August when the Nikkei index plummeted, thinking the market was turning bearish, which led to a shift from a bull market strategy to a bear market strategy, resulting in significant losses during the subsequent sideways market from August to November.
Answer 2:
It should be the approval of the Bitcoin ETF, marking that Bitcoin is genuinely accepted by traditional funds, and thereafter, traditional institutions can enter Bitcoin investments completely compliant.
Answer 3:
I didn’t set any flags for 2024, but I previously thought I was more suited for secondary asset management. We manage a relatively large scale, and there are no issues with strategy capacity, only trading BTC and ETH. So we have a strategy on Matrixport called Zion 2024-1. At that time, I interacted with many investors, but later felt I didn’t have enough energy, so I went with the flow. The previous returns were decent, but my misjudgment in July and August made me feel unsatisfied with this year's final returns, mainly in the second half. Looking ahead to 2025, I hope to proceed steadily; in the market, the remaining players will be the winners.
Answer 4:
After witnessing too many altcoin scams in 2018, I have almost stopped touching altcoins. At most, I might invest a small amount for short-term trades, so I don’t participate in many tracks, focusing mainly on BTC and ETH. In this round of market activity, ETH has also performed poorly; I allocated some out of concern for missing out, but ultimately found that only BTC is the digital gold.
Answer 5:
I hope everyone can make a lot of money, but after making big profits, be sure to withdraw and manage your allocations.
19. UNICORN🦄 (@0xUnicorn):
Answer 1:
The most successful move was adding to my position when Bitcoin was at $17,000, seizing the rebound opportunity.
The biggest regret was swapping Bitcoin for Ethereum when it was over $60,000, missing out on Bitcoin's subsequent performance.
Answer 2:
The advancement of the Bitcoin ETF is an important node connecting the crypto industry with traditional finance, directly boosting market sentiment.
The flag for 2024 is to outperform BTC, which has not been achieved; overall, I underperformed BTC but outperformed ETH. The goal for 2025 is to multiply assets by several zeros while achieving growth based on risk control.
Answer 4:
Focus on AI, DeSci, quantum-resistant technologies, yield-bearing assets, DeFi, and MEME tracks, combining on-chain trading and hot narratives, concentrating on high liquidity and market-recognized tracks. The strategy is to seek progress steadily, driven by narratives, and adjust flexibly.
Answer 5:
Adhere to long-termism, seize core opportunities, and in 2025, let's break through our understanding together, hoping your assets can also multiply by several zeros!
20. Murphy (@Murphychen888):
Answer 1:
The most successful aspect was accurately capturing the trend bonus of BTC, achieving returns beyond expectations.
The biggest failure was choosing ETH over SOL, missing out on the better-performing SOL.
Answer 2:
The most impressive event was the explosion of meme coins and the denunciation of VC coins. This indicates a shift in the investment philosophy of ordinary retail investors regarding crypto assets, no longer solely relying on endorsements from major VCs and platforms for investment participation.
Answer 3:
The expectations for 2024 have been realized; in the second half of the 2025 bull market, I hope to find high-quality strong assets that can outperform Bitcoin and provide more timely and objective data analysis for my friends.
Answer 4:
The main positions and strategies still focus on mainstream coins, large market cap, and high liquidity coins. I will allocate some positions to focus on AI, RWA, depin, meme, and other tracks.
Answer 5:
The strategy for this cycle has changed, especially for making money on altcoins, which is extremely difficult. We must not let "survivor bias" lead us into anxiety and impatience. The saying goes, "Haste makes waste." When we can't make money temporarily, we can first earn knowledge. If we can't earn knowledge, we can gain experience; if we can't gain experience, we can acquire skills. Once you have all these, it will be impossible not to make money!
I wish all my friends in the Chinese crypto community can achieve their wishes and prosper in 2025!
21. Mining Penguin (@goupenguin):
Answer 1:
The biggest regret this year was having a large position in altcoins with huge unrealized gains at a high point, but I couldn't bear to sell, and it eventually fell back to the starting point. This reminds everyone that no matter how smoothly things go, when there are significant unrealized profits, one must remain vigilant, reduce positions, and take profits to leave a way out.
Answer 2:
The events that had the most significant impact on the market this year were Trump's election and the potential inclusion of Bitcoin in the Federal Reserve. Since Bitcoin's birth in 2009, it has been continuously adopted by various new groups, and by 2021, it was included in the reserves of publicly listed companies. The Federal Reserve is the last major boss, the source of humanity's Ponzi scheme. Once this ceiling is broken, the only limit above us is the sky.
Answer 3:
This year's original goal was to recover the 1300wu lost to rug pulls in the past two years. At the beginning of the year, I had reached that goal, but I got greedy and didn't sell, and it fell back to the starting point. My brother encouraged me, saying, "You were just robbed; you didn't become bad." There will be opportunities in next year's market, and I hope to cut down on the dog farms with everyone next year.
Answer 4:
The biggest mainline in the market next year is Bitcoin's inclusion in the Federal Reserve. I will focus on the progress of this matter and observe whether other countries and entities will face a prisoner's dilemma and rush to act.
Answer 5:
Profits and losses come from the same source; it’s all about timing and fate.
22. Crypto Trader (@BISHICPS):
Answer 1:
This year, I achieved good returns mainly by successfully timing the market. For example, I successfully sold at the peak on July 29 and then heavily bought in on August 5, almost perfectly hitting the market rhythm at every step. As for the returns of my investment portfolio, it is still at the market's average level. Since half of my bottom-fishing position was allocated to ETH, the rest were leading projects in various DeFi segments (AAVE, LINK, UNI, DYDX, etc.). As we all know, ETH's performance has been relatively average, so the excess returns earned this time were not much. Fortunately, timing remains my strong suit, and I had already realized more than half of my positions at high levels before this round of correction.
Answer 2:
The most shocking event this year was undoubtedly the approval of the Bitcoin ETF, marking Bitcoin's formal entry into the mainstream investment arena, which was once considered an alternative asset. Because of the approval of the Bitcoin ETF, institutions like BlackRock and Goldman Sachs now have direct access to participate in Bitcoin business. From that moment on, the scale of funds for MSTR's Bitcoin purchases began to grow explosively, as market makers, underwriters, and shareholders were replaced by more powerful institutions.
Answer 3:
This year's investment returns have already doubled, achieving the 50% target I set for myself at the beginning of the year. Personally, I believe that the overall market opportunities next year will not exceed this year, so I will lower my return expectations to last year's initial target, still aiming for 50%.
Answer 4:
I tend to think that the phase dominated by emotions has ended, and the market will likely move towards differentiation in the future. Therefore, investors may need to shift from the past mindset of high positions and long-term holding to focusing on trading opportunities. The type of trading opportunities investors focus on mainly depends on their risk preferences and return expectations. For conservative investors, I believe that the platform tokens of leading exchanges still have a certain safety margin, as their current valuations and growth potential are still quite good. In this round of price increases, relatively lagging ETH can also be considered, as the unlocking of ETH staking and the launch of hybrid crypto ETFs can still bring significant incremental value.
For speculators who are keen on emotional trading, AI Agents and RWA are undoubtedly high-odds directions. AI+ is currently a global narrative, and thus the blockchain field will not miss this speculative opportunity. After Trump's victory, there are signs of accelerated progress in the field of asset tokenization. First, the newly appointed White House crypto chief, Sacks, is a supporter of asset tokenization. Secondly, institutions like BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, Tether, and Visa are all laying out plans for asset tokenization. As mentioned by a16z's policy director Brian Quintenz, regulatory director Michele Korver, and general counsel Miles Jennings in a joint article: the channels for constructive engagement with regulators and legislators have now been opened. As regulatory frameworks gradually become clearer, it has become possible for project parties to explore blockchain services and token issuance.
Answer 5:
Many times, we make investment decisions in situations similar to the past, so learning to reflect and summarize is very important. Often, so-called market intuition and confidence resonate with a historical case and the current situation.
As the new year approaches, everyone can take some time to review past investment cases (successful or failed) and investment logic (decision-making methodologies) to see what needs improvement, what can be learned from, and what lessons can be drawn. Fully optimize and update your investment system to welcome the challenges of 2025 in the best state.
23. 0x1331 (0x1331):
Answer 1:
The most successful investment was buying heavily when Bitcoin was at 35,000.
Answer 2:
Trump's victory in the U.S. election established a significant signal for the crypto industry's move towards legitimacy and mainstream acceptance.
Answer 3:
I have achieved half of my goals; in 2025, I hope to develop my career in multiple lines, parallel investments, construction, and improvement of understanding and preaching.
Answer 4:
Focus on AI, the broader internet, and projects backed by U.S. capital.
Answer 5:
Life is in the art of strategy, not in labor. A correct direction is worth more than multiple shallow attempts; breakthroughs often occur at unexpected moments.
24. Box Brother (@BoxMrChen):
Answer 1:
The most successful was buying BOME and making dozens of times the profit; the biggest failure was buying PNUT at a high point and losing half.
Answer 2:
The most memorable incident was the theft of the divine fish; I never expected the security to be virtually zero with such a large amount of funds.
Answer 3:
The goal for 2025 is to reach 30,000 followers!
Answer 4:
Focus on the ZK and public chain tracks; ZKVM will see more development in the new year, which I am optimistic about. ZK and other technologies like FHE and MPC are directions with practical significance for the future, and I hope better products will emerge. Of course, high-performance public chains are also my primary focus.
Answer 5:
I wish everyone a safe and steady increase in their assets in the new year!
25. TUTU (@TutuCrypto):
Answer 1:
The most successful investment was seizing the high FOMO in meme coins in March and November, completely changing my perspective on meme strategies and making some money.
I firmly held a certain proportion of BTC, which I basically didn't touch;
In October, I swapped some Solana positions for Sui.
The biggest failure or regret was missing out on some investments due to the temptation of airdrops without thoroughly considering the high FDV's upcoming massive unlocking schedule, leading to some staked tokens losing up to 70%.
Answer 2:
The most impressive moment was BOME skyrocketing hundreds of times in three days, completely overturning my understanding of the speed of wealth creation in the industry.
When BTC exceeds $100,000, even my friends outside the circle start asking me how to buy BTC. While people in the circle may not feel much, for those outside who have heard of Bitcoin but never seriously considered buying it, this is very tempting news.
Answer 3:
In 2024, I believe BTC will reach $100,000; Solana will go to $500. Currently, Solana's performance has not met expectations.
In 2025, I hope to outperform BTC and escape at the right time.
Answer 4:
I will focus on some strategic changes after Trump's government takes office, paying attention to U.S. projects with ETF expectations in the old public chains;
AI-related projects;
The DeSci (Decentralized Science) field;
I may reduce speculative investments and focus on projects with practical applications.
Answer 5:
Since I occasionally see friends getting liquidated, as the bull market progresses to this stage, I hope everyone can open fewer contracts in the new year, take profits in a timely manner, and manage risks and returns well.
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