Author: OdailyNews
The New Year is just around the corner.
The crypto world of 2024 is full of excitement, with Bitcoin reaching new highs and new narrative melodies sweeping the industry. Some have seized wealth-building opportunities to reach new heights, while others lead trends and strum 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 our readers to accurately capture Alpha in the new year, with wealth flowing 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 feedback responses, and it is quite lengthy)
1. starzq (@starzqeth):
Answer 1:
Success: BTC increased a bit;
Regret: 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 (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 includes 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 seeing ai16z at a market cap of 30 million, waiting for a pullback, and it skyrocketed instead, missing out on dozens of times the return.
Answer 2:
The most impressive industry event was Trump being elected President of the United States. This had a huge impact on the industry; 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 this 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 capitalization, with abundant liquidity. Memes are unpredictable and depend on hot events, so 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, but due to limited personal energy and funds, I will focus on emerging tracks in my strategy.
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 most failed investment was FET, as I mistakenly thought 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 are much less active than small-cap community-driven AI agents.
Answer 2:
Of course, it was the U.S. SEC officially approving Bitcoin's spot ETF. The seeds sown years ago finally bore fruit this year, marking Bitcoin's entry into the largest financial market in the world.
Answer 3:
Basically achieved. 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:
Wishing all 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 path and methodology, and I seized many opportunities with returns of 5-10x or more (lester/alch/arc/bkkt/griffain/sitcom/trenchAI… and some others), I forgot quite a few. The failure, of course, was that many AI memes could not keep up with market demand, and many profits also retreated 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 transforming 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 optimistic about its stablecoin concept. I repeatedly suggested holding in the $0.2-$0.4 range, and it eventually rose to a peak of $1.65, which can be considered a good validation of my vision.
As for the biggest regret, it should be missing out on this round of on-chain MEME/AI market. In fact, there are many on-chain MEME projects with hundreds or even thousands of times returns, but because I mainly play secondary market projects on CEX, I have missed many opportunities in on-chain projects. This round of on-chain wealth-building opportunities has indeed been missed, and I feel a bit regretful.
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 will break through $100K in the future, when that moment truly arrived, it still felt somewhat surreal. This is not only a victory for the crypto market but also makes people realize that cryptocurrencies are further influencing the global landscape.
Answer 3:
The 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 round of the bull market, BTC's performance has been the most stable; whether in bull or bear fluctuations or corrections, it can perfectly rebound. 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 see them, run when there's a benefit, sell decisively, don't fantasize, cash is king!
I hope everyone not only earns a lot in the bull market but also learns to protect their hard-earned victories!
6. ai Aunt (@ai_9684xtpa):
Answer 1:
The most successful investment is ENA, which I started researching and participating in early on, and I have also shared a lot of tweets;
The biggest regret is probably missing out on Hyperliquid, haha. I was pushed by friends early on, but due to time issues (actually just laziness), I didn't research it deeply. I bought it a few times and ended up selling it all.
Answer 2:
Since I pay more attention to on-chain data, the most impressive industry events are two: one is the rapid rise of Pump.fun and its printing machine effect, and the other is Wintermute changing its previous style and 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 again.
Answer 4:
With the King of Understanding taking office in January, the two directions in the "Presidential Selection Package," RWA + DeFi, will also be the directions I will 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 definitely be a good year.
7. Spinach Spinach (@bocaibocai_):
Answer 1:
As the saying goes, investing in projects is investing in people, and buying coins is about looking at the operators. It is said that this round of the bull market has no "shanzhai season," but rather a "strong operator season." This year, both my most successful and regrettable investments are related to the outstanding performance of the strong operator project Sui. The success comes from my early engagement with the Sui ecosystem and my early realization that the operators behind Sui want to follow the "second Solana" route. Therefore, I have been closely monitoring the Sui ecosystem and successfully bottomed out Sui at around $0.4 when it dropped from $1.1, holding a 70% position, and I have not "sold" since.
And 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 return on the leading ecosystem project might be greater than that of the public chain token. 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 Spinach for a long time should know that Spinach is 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 traditional payment giant Stripe's acquisition of Bridge for $1 billion. The reason it left a strong impression is that it is a very strong signal, indicating that the mass adoption of Web3 in the real world is about to explode. In the coming years, Web3 is likely to have a strong 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 token. 2. To produce a few viral articles that bring more value to my fans. 3. To take my career to the next level.
Answer 4:
In 2025, I will focus on the payment, RWA, BTCFi tracks, and the Sui ecosystem. In terms of selecting tokens, 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 increased holdings in Sui and ZEN are very positive signals. 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 and leading projects with a Wall Street background.
Answer 5:
I hope all the fans following Spinach can buy 10x or 100x tokens in the new year, achieve financial freedom, and enjoy good health! After living in a villa in Shanghai, don't forget to treat Spinach to a meal of 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 during investment research. This is also why, at the end of the year, when betting on the consumer chain track, I decisively chose Pudgy Penguin and its ecological 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. The goal for 2025 is a bit smaller; I hope to pass the TOEFL exam in my studies, and in terms of investment, I will shift to a passive style, embracing beta.
Answer 4:
The overall investment strategy for 2025 is a barbell strategy where beta and alpha are nested together. The key tracks I will focus on are concentrated 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:
Successful investment in $dog, from runestone to dog airdrop, and then increasing my position in dog, yielding the biggest returns;
I have no failed investments, to be precise, I didn't invest in anything else; short-term trading positions don't count, just random fiddling.
Answer 2:
The Runestone airdrop rewarded players of ordinals in the first year. It was the first time there was such a large-scale airdrop; with three Bitcoin NFTs, one could receive nearly ten thousand dollars in airdrops.
Answer 3:
The flag for 2024 was to reach 40,000 fans, which I am far from achieving.
For 2025, whatever.
Answer 4:
The Bitcoin ecosystem, deeply participating in Bitcoin NFTs, runes, and op_cat, carefully studying each new thing.
Answer 5:
Bull markets can also lead to losses; 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:
Innovation + 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 basically focus on these three major tracks and only play relatively leading projects.
Answer 5:
Don't be too greedy, don't use leverage, don't play contracts; staying alive is the first priority. Wealth matches your cognition + mindset; it doesn't come from one or two lucky bets or even a single cycle of getting rich.
11. Prophet (@Crypto_He):
Answer 1:
The success is holding many mainstream positions and participating in this round of the rising market;
The failed investment: after some analysis in the secondary market, I bought SCR, which plummeted, doing nothing productive, and the SCR team came out to take the heat. The more I think about it, the angrier I get.
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.
The goal for 2025 is not to be a dumb wallet, to make good money in the secondary market, and to slap my fans and group friends in the face; they always treat me as a counter-indicator!
Answer 4:
Early project direction: Level one is the same old stuff, high overseas popularity, institutional financing + big narratives, just quality interaction logic. I do it all myself, with no large scale.
Hot project direction: Don't overthink it; just calculate the losses you can afford and jump in, like 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 get too clever and then lazy. To put it bluntly, how much can you really lose? You have to cherish every opportunity.
Answer 5:
There are so many opportunities in the crypto world; there are dozens if not hundreds of opportunities in a year. The charm of the industry lies in this. Brothers, work hard, and next year I’ll find you a sister-in-law.
12. Phyrex (@Phyrex_Ni):
Answer 1:
This year, I have been following my investment strategy, and the success comes from correctly judging the overall trend. I slightly regret that my strategy was too conservative, but it was precisely this conservatism that allowed me to 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, in 2024, due to the favorable market conditions, I became a bit lax in writing. In 2025, besides focusing on the timing of exits, I will also invest more energy into writing.
Answer 4:
In 2025, the three main tracks I will focus on are BTCFi, DePin, and RWA. RWA is placed last because it would be good if it has a real prototype by 2025.
Answer 5:
For 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 seemed to have 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:
The goal for 2024 was barely achieved; the goal for 2025 is to exit safely.
Answer 4:
Deeply cultivate the AI agent track; there are still infinite possibilities here.
Answer 5:
Pay attention to new asset issuance methods; the most imaginative aspect of crypto lies in reconstructing the real world, finding new angles for asset issuance. New 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 were PePe and Ethena; one is a meme coin, and the other is a VC coin, a peculiar combination.
Missed opportunities: I didn't catch any new MEME-related explosive points; I was a beat slow. This is something I can strengthen later, or I think if I don't have an advantage in this area, I can use the power of the community and friends to bolster my weaknesses. There are opportunities to earn profits with very little capital; as long as you don't get addicted, you should always support trying.
Answer 2:
The most impressive event: Trump's election; I have never cared so much about the U.S. election.
Why — Trump's commitment to the cryptocurrency industry as a pro-digital currency president at the 2024 U.S. Bitcoin Conference is very exciting. 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 fiercely contested worldwide over the next decade.
The wise king's best quote: 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 make random moves; 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 a 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 allocated to 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 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 digital currency market in 2025 is expected to be vibrant and innovative, but it will also come with high volatility and potential regulatory challenges. We are at the forefront of WEB3, already standing out in this era, so I hope everyone approaches things with a more open mindset:
Maintain curiosity: The world is full of unknown possibilities. Keeping a curiosity for new things and new technologies will help you find opportunities amid future changes.
Keep learning and growing: Whether in the field of digital currency or in any aspect of life, continuous learning and growth are key. The new year is a great time to start learning new skills or knowledge you've always wanted to understand.
Accumulate investment wisdom: Be cautious and rational when investing. Market fluctuations are normal; the important thing is to learn to identify opportunities amid risks while protecting your capital.
Maintain health and balance: Don't let digital currency and its ups and downs occupy your entire life. Remember to stay physically healthy and maintain mental balance. Health is the foundation of all achievements.
Stay optimistic and patient: The market may not move as expected, but maintaining optimism and patience while believing in long-term value is crucial. Success often requires the accumulation of time.
Keep your digital currency 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 investment.
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 boom, which led to being trapped.
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 token 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 brand new disruptive narrative will 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 positions when prices are low 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 own independent judgment and the determination to take only a small portion from the vast ocean. This way, you will definitely achieve great harvests in 2025.
16. 丰密 ∎ 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 IO projects. Another regret was spending considerable time and resources on the choice between Sui and Aptos, which has not yet 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 an important turning point for mainstream institutional investors to enter the crypto space, symbolizing progress in the industry's compliance and maturity.
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, as I completely lacked time.
My goal for 2025 is to liberate myself, simplify my life, and focus on key projects and new track opportunities.
Answer 4:
Large financing Layer 1 projects, parallel EVM, modular, Move system, AI agents, derivatives, and super applications;
Strategy: Steady progress, hands-on involvement, user perspective, global perspective, focusing on the core operational gameplay and growth space of each ecosystem, concentrating on odds and probabilities.
Answer 5:
I hope everyone can persist in learning, maintain curiosity, not blindly chase trends, but also not lose 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 interactions. In the new year, I wish everyone finds their rhythm in the market and grows healthily and steadily!
17. Sober聊期权, CFA (@Amy6Tina):
Answer 1:
Success:
I held a bullish options position on BTC from the approval of the ETF until Trump was elected in 2024; although there were 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, which should have been more timely.
Answer 2:
Regarding the false news about the approval of the BTC ETF; it’s a reminder that nothing is impossible. Never trade based on news; 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 a flag for investment returns in 2024 (more focused on the market). The main flag was about iterating and improving the U.S. stock and crypto options trading system course, supplementing many delta-neutral and arbitrage strategy courses.
My goal for 2025 is to focus on doing options trading and teaching well. I aim to operate the Sober 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, nor do I plan to spend energy on them.
Answer 5:
I hope everyone can steadily build their paths and find what they love to delve into. 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 fluctuations from August to November.
Answer 2:
It should be the approval of the Bitcoin ETF, marking that Bitcoin is truly accepted by traditional funds, and thereafter traditional institutions can enter Bitcoin investments completely compliant.
Answer 3:
I didn’t set many 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 I felt I didn’t have enough energy, so I just 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 scams in altcoins in 2018, I have almost stopped touching altcoins. At most, I might take 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, ETH has also performed poorly; I allocated some out of concern for missing out, but ultimately found that only BTC is 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 BTC'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.
Answer 3:
The flag for 2024 was to outperform BTC, which was not achieved; overall, I underperformed BTC but outperformed ETH. The goal for 2025 is to multiply my assets by several zeros while managing risks.
Answer 4:
I will focus on AI, DeSci, quantum-resistant technologies, yield 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 steady progress, driven by narratives, and adjust flexibly.
Answer 5:
Persist in long-termism, seize core opportunities, and in 2025, let’s break through our cognitive limits 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, resulting in returns that exceeded expectations.
The biggest failure was choosing ETH over SOL, missing out on the better performance of SOL.
Answer 2:
The most memorable event was the explosion of meme coins and the condemnation of VC coins. This indicates a shift in the investment philosophy of ordinary retail investors towards crypto assets, no longer solely relying on endorsements from large VCs and platforms.
Answer 3:
The expectations for 2024 have been realized, and in the second half of the 2025 bull market, I hope to find high-quality strong assets that can outperform Bitcoin, as well as provide my friends with more timely and objective data analysis.
Answer 4:
My main positions and strategies still focus on mainstream coins, large market cap, and those with good liquidity. 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 when it comes to 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 we have all of 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 also 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 most impactful event on the market this year was Trump's election and the potential inclusion of Bitcoin into 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 traded 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:
My original goal this year was to recover the 1,300 WU lost to rug pulls in the past two years. I initially achieved this at the beginning of the year, but greed led me to hold on too long, and I fell back to the starting point. My brother encouraged me, saying, "You were just robbed, not that you became bad at trading." There will be opportunities in next year's market, and I hope to cut profits with everyone next year.
Answer 4:
The biggest mainline for 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 heavily bought in on August 5, almost perfectly hitting the market rhythm at every step. As for the returns on 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 is well known, ETH's performance has been mediocre, so the excess returns from this wave were not substantial. Fortunately, timing remains my strong suit, and I had already realized more than half of my positions at high levels before this pullback.
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, Wall Street institutions like BlackRock and Goldman Sachs now have a direct entry point 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 personal 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 prospects 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 growth.
For speculators who are keen on emotional trading, AI agents and RWA are undoubtedly high-odds directions. AI+ is currently a global narrative, so 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 chief Brian Quintenz, regulatory chief 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, the so-called market sense and confidence resonate with a historical case and the current situation.
As the new year approaches, everyone can take some time to sort through 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. Vivi (@0x1331):
Answer 1:
The most successful investment was buying a large amount when Bitcoin was at $35,000.
Answer 2:
Trump winning the U.S. election established a significant signal for the crypto industry to 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, focusing on investment, construction, and enhancing awareness and advocacy.
Answer 4:
I will 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 investment was buying BOME and making dozens of times the profit, while the biggest failure was buying PNUT at a high point, resulting in a 50% loss.
Answer 2:
The most memorable event was the theft of the "Divine Fish," where such a large amount of funds ended up having almost zero security.
Answer 3:
My goal for 2025 is to reach 30,000 followers!
Answer 4:
I will focus on the ZK and public chain tracks, as ZKVM will see more development in the new year, which I am optimistic about. ZK and other FHE, MPC, and other technical directions are expected to have practical applications in the future, and I hope to see better products emerge. Of course, high-performance public chains are also my main 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 and basically did not move it;
In October, I swapped some of my 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 and the subsequent massive unlocking schedule, leading to some staked tokens losing up to 70%.
Answer 2:
The most impressive event was BOME skyrocketing hundreds of times in three days, completely overturning my understanding of the speed of wealth creation in the industry.
When BTC surpassed $100,000, even my friends outside the crypto space started asking me how to buy BTC. While people in the crypto community 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:
I believe BTC will reach $100,000 in 2024; Solana will go to $500, but 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 the strategic changes after Trump's administration takes office, paying attention to old public chains in the U.S. with ETF expectations;
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.
26. Crypto Veteran (@SEFATUBA3):
Answer 1:
The most successful investment was earning about $60,000 from ME.
Answer 2:
The most memorable industry event was the approval of the ETF, as it opened many doors.
Answer 3:
In 2024, I want to earn $10 million; I have currently completed 40%, and my goal for next year is also $10 million.
Answer 4:
2024 will still be the year of AI, along with DeFi.
Answer 5:
Stay grounded, make good money, avoid leverage, and steer clear of junk projects.
27. Mr. Bai (@BaisircryptoF):
Answer 1:
When inscriptions appeared, I didn't research this track, which was a bit arrogant, so I missed this wave of market movement.
Answer 2:
The SEC's regulation caused the market to suffer and plummet.
Answer 3:
My goal is to hold 100 Bitcoins; I have currently completed nearly half and sold many, thinking I could buy back at a lower price, but I still couldn't do it.
Answer 4:
As a dollar-cost averaging player in Bitcoin, my focus remains on regularly investing in Bitcoin and then taking profits at the top; the key this round is to escape at the top.
Answer 5:
To make money in the market, one must first learn to accept losses.
28. On-Chain Expert (@wenxue600):
Answer 1:
The most successful investment was holding onto the Fat Penguin NFT and contributing to the Penguin Chain Abstract community, which allowed me to buy a school district house for my child with the $PENGU airdrop.
Answer 2:
Fat Penguin issued B because it is one of the few blue-chip NFTs that does not rely on a Ponzi scheme to maintain its floor price. The team is making significant efforts in both the Web2 and Web3 worlds, and they are doing exceptionally well. The story of the penguin is unique in Web3, unmatched by any other project, and it will write its own legend in a broader space in the future.
Answer 3:
I have basically achieved my goal, which is to deeply participate in some major projects in 2025, focusing on both earning rewards and contributing to the community to acquire as many quality project tokens as possible.
Answer 4:
DeSci, Chain Abstraction, emerging L1/L2, modularization.
Strategy: Focus on earning rewards and contributing to the community to acquire quality project tokens; keep a close eye on industry hotspots in these tracks, and explore and participate in opportunities like Meme and equity NFTs.
Answer 5:
There are countless paths to wealth in Web3; finding the one that suits you best is the most important. Eliminate all noise and embrace and participate in all emerging things.
29. Xueqiu (@xueqiu88):
Answer 1:
The most successful aspect was seizing the opportunities with Bome and Moodenhlg, while I also missed out on a lot of MEME.
Answer 2:
The most memorable moment was Bitcoin reaching $100,000.
Answer 3:
The flag for 2024 is simply to survive, and the goal for 2025 is to live better, while hoping not to become a troll.
Answer 4:
In 2025, I may continue to focus on gaming, while DeFi and AI are also on my watchlist.
Answer 5:
I wish everyone can become wealthy in 2025 and fulfill their life dreams.
30. Lao Lu (@Luyaoyuan1):
Answer 1:
Success is mostly not replicable, but the experiences from failures can be used to avoid pitfalls. The biggest regret should be my bet on CATI, knowing it was a bad apple but still hoping for low market cap speculation, which ultimately turned out poorly.
Answer 2:
BTC and ETH were approved, surpassing the scale of gold ETFs in the same year, which I couldn't have imagined at the beginning of the year. I was just thinking about how to cross the river, and suddenly I found myself on the other side of the bridge.
Answer 3:
I have achieved my goal, barely "outperforming BTC," and the goal for 2025 is still to "outperform BTC."
Answer 4:
Prioritize secondary markets, standard public chains, and DeFi. I will continue to pay attention to on-chain developments, looking for DeFi gems and popular memes.
In the primary market, I will reduce the frequency of trades, filter project quality, and heavily invest in quality projects.
Tracks of interest: DeSci, AI application layer, privacy, UniChain, FHE, new public chains.
Answer 5:
Do not be anxious, and do not fear missing out or selling too early; the market will always have opportunities for you! Stick to your strategy and believe in what you believe.
31. Enheng (@enheng456):
Answer 1:
The most successful and the most failed investment this year both came from Ethena. It sounds contradictory, but let me explain.
When Ethena opened staking, I saw this project. At that time, I thought it was too late to invest, but I decisively put in a lot of money to stake and invited many friends to discuss its mechanism. As expected, it delivered impressive profits of about 70% on the staked principal. This large scale made me feel that the project's secondary performance was also good, so I bought some at the opening, and it rose all the way to 1.49. I heavily invested, and it slowly fell to 0.2. After the second quarter release, I sold around 0.3, incurring a loss of nearly $100,000. I can only blame myself for the secondary loss, but the mechanism itself was sound. Following that, I found USUAL in the stablecoin track, where I also participated heavily and reaped rewards. Although Ethena caused me short-term financial losses, it allowed me to see that its mechanism was innovative and a good choice, leading me to focus on the stablecoin track and reap my own rewards.
Answer 2:
The most memorable news this year was the approval of the BTC ETF, as it signifies that our industry has been recognized by the world's largest country and will receive funding.
Answer 3:
The flag I set for 2024 has been achieved, and in 2025, I will continue to strengthen myself. Learning is a lifelong journey.
Answer 4:
A few days ago, I posted a tweet stating that in 2025, I will focus on the RWA track. With Trump in office, a lot of funding in the U.S. will need to go on-chain, which will require well-backed and innovative RWA projects to support these assets.
Answer 5:
In 2025, I hope my followers can all make a lot of money and retire early without financial worries.
32. Coin Poison (@0xJustdu):
Answer 1:
The most successful and the most failed investment both relate to BGB. I bought a lot at the beginning of the year, and now there’s not much left.
Although I have been through a lot, I still couldn't overcome the saying that holding onto a coin is harder than holding onto a mistress; to hold onto a coin, one must have a lock-up.
Answer 2:
The most impressive thing was hearing a sister's sharing while in Dubai, where Binance's coverage in many small and medium countries has exceeded 10% of the local population. Many people use Binance as their local Alipay or WeChat. Hearing this was shocking and made me realize the information barrier that has long existed in the Chinese-speaking area. We all know that many small and medium countries face severe currency devaluation, and through Binance, they can enjoy globally leading financial inclusive services, which is remarkable.
Answer 3:
I have basically achieved my goals, as the market in 2024 has exceeded expectations. Whether it’s the smooth approval of the BTC ETF or Trump’s re-election, these are huge positives for the Crypto/Web3 industry. Just think, how many of us dared to imagine that one day the President of the United States would stand up for Crypto and wave the flag? I believe 2025 will be a new year for Crypto, different from every previous one. BTC is very likely to break the four-year cycle curse, and I hope to reach a new level in this final round of the cycle!
A comprehensive summary of the significant events that have had a huge impact on the crypto industry this year, along with a forward-looking analysis of the development prospects for 2025.
Answer 4:
Use a cyclical mindset to respond to the new round of market trends. The AI track is the starting point because traditional media and the internet have already educated many people about what AI is. Therefore, new entrants will generally start with AI, as there is no need to explain what AI is; it has a zero threshold. Thus, the AI track will be the first stop for many new investors entering the market. After entering, when they understand what public chains are, it will be time for the public chain sector, and the same goes for other Layer2, DeFi, NFT, and GameFi. In this process, everyone needs to patiently wait for some coins that are genuinely doing things and have application and market value, avoiding frequent changes in positions. If the targets are good, there will definitely be rewards this year.
A comprehensive summary of the significant events that have had a huge impact on the crypto industry this year, along with a forward-looking analysis of the development prospects for 2025.
Answer 5:
Thank you for witnessing the rapid development of blockchain and the ups and downs of the crypto world with me over the past year! Whether it’s the transition between bull and bear markets or technological innovations, we have explored and grown in this unknown field. In the future, I hope everyone can understand that in the crypto space, slow is fast. Many times, it’s not the winner takes all, but the survivor takes all. Always maintain your ability to earn outside the market, and never go all in, whether in positions or in life; always leave yourself some room. May the new year bring you green accounts, joyful wallets, and a colorful life!
33. Sleep in the Rain (@0xSleepinRain):
Answer 1:
Success: Virtual Zerebro;
Failure (regret): AI16Z (sold too early), SHRUB (didn’t sell at the peak 10x, now back to the starting point).
Answer 2:
Trump's election. Human nature dictates that I tend to focus more on short-term price changes, and Trump's presidency has a huge impact on BTC prices, which is very stimulating.
Answer 3:
I have completed the troubles I created for myself. Life is about constantly stepping out of your comfort zone and continuously improving yourself. The goal for 2025 is mainly to hope for further improvement in personal abilities and awareness, read more books, give myself more rest time, and maintain good health.
Answer 4:
AI Agent, I am optimistic about the TEE narrative in the short term and the SWARM narrative in the long term. Currently, I don’t have a precise strategy; we are in a stage of flourishing diversity, so I will observe and learn more, capture information, analyze it, and formulate investment strategies.
Answer 5:
The new year is just around the corner; I wish everyone a Happy New Year! I hope everyone finds their own hundredfold coin in the new year.
34. 0x I Ching (@DekuKing1):
Answer 1:
The most successful investment this year should be the SOL coin at the beginning of the year, followed by the meme market before March;
The biggest failure was experiencing a significant drawdown during the big crash in March, holding a full position and losing about 80%.
Answer 2:
The most profound moment was, of course, Trump’s presidency, which opened up the ceiling and imagination for the entire industry.
Answer 3:
The goals I set for 2024 have been achieved after several twists and turns by the end of the year;
The goal for 2025 is to move forward while maintaining my current assets.
Answer 4:
In 2025, I personally have a favorable view of the DeFi, payment RWA, and AI tracks. For DeFi, just follow the president's lead.
Payment RWA should be the main focus this year, as the ceiling has opened up, and more funds need to flow in and out, digitizing real assets. Therefore, compared to AI, I currently have a more favorable view of the payment RWA track.
For me, AI is just driven by trends; I haven’t deeply understood it yet. But a trend is a trend, so it still needs to be a focus.
Answer 5:
Remember, do not be impatient. The crypto space is inherently a place for quick gains; if you cannot operate calmly, it’s easy to make mistakes.
My motto is: when to buy is not important; what matters is when you can hold. Opportunities are always there; it’s just a matter of how much you can seize.
Finally, I wish everyone a Happy New Year in advance!
35. Calman.eth (@CalmanBTC):
Answer 1:
The most successful investment this year is GT.
Answer 2:
Bitcoin at $100,000.
Answer 3:
Achieved part of it, stay healthy and safe, and let’s all get rich together!
Answer 4:
Still searching.
Answer 5:
I wish everyone wealth in this bull market! Protect your principal!
36. Star Master (@maid_crypto):
Answer 1:
The most successful investment was Bigtime at 60 times return at the beginning of the year, with an investment cycle of seven months. By the end of the year, I caught the tail end of the meme market and enjoyed a few alpha opportunities in November.
The biggest regret was having a bias against memes and entering pump.fun too late.
Answer 2:
Trump was shot, shouting "fight fight fight!"
The fight token surged over a hundred times in 24 hours. This initiated the Trump + Musk super cycle.
Answer 3:
I did not achieve my goals; I’m getting older, and my execution ability has declined. The main reason for reflection is overestimating the TON ecosystem and having a bias against memes.
In 2025, I hope to participate in an interesting AI-related small project that is worthy of being added to my resume again.
Answer 4:
The direction of AI agents is incredibly certain. Especially using AI agents for front-end applications and ultimately using AI to create the final form of DAOs.
The strategy is to continuously pay attention to pumpfun; I believe the market needs six months to penetrate the mindset and reach a consensus on a bull market for AI agents. The thousandfold opportunities are only in pump.fun.
Answer 5:
Lifelong learning, making money daily.
Spend more time with family and find inner peace.
37. Superogers (@superogers1):
Answer 1:
The biggest failure this year was shorting Bitcoin at $40,000, misjudging the market, and losing $1 million.
Answer 2:
The most profound moment this year was the day Trump was elected, marking the start of a significant surge in the crypto market.
Answer 3:
I achieved half of my 2024 flag; I completed the full payment for a bottle of sugar-free cola! However, I did not achieve my goal of making $5 million!
Answer 4:
In 2025, I will still focus on holding Bitcoin and platform tokens!
Answer 5:
I hope everyone makes money in the 2025 bull market while staying healthy.
38. Nine_ (@nine_DeFi):
Answer 1:
My investment in memes was very unsuccessful; overall, I lacked market intuition.
During the months of Bitcoin's fluctuations, I was still playing with some altcoins, lacking a clear understanding of the market.
Answer 2:
The approval of Bitcoin ETFs was significant because the SEC approved several companies' applications for Bitcoin spot ETFs, marking an important milestone that attracted more institutional investors into the market.
Answer 3:
The flag was not achieved. The goals for 2025 are:
I hope to discover more alpha;
Promote better construction and development of crypto.
Answer 4:
Tracks: AI: Better integration with crypto; AI will help us create smarter and more efficient blockchain applications and smart contracts.
The large-scale application of AI agents can enhance users' on-chain experience. In gaming and entertainment, AI-driven ecosystems will change how users interact, etc.;
The diversity of AI application scenarios covers more fields, such as data analysis, enhanced security, user experience optimization, etc.
DEFI:
Ecological explosion: With Bitcoin staking, tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), and AI-driven applications, DeFi may experience a resurgence in the new year;
Deep integration with AI: The fusion of DeFi protocols and AI technology may drive a new round of market growth and innovation;
With Trump's presidency, the U.S. government's certainty in cryptocurrency policy may bring more legitimacy and investment opportunities to DeFi;
New DeFi models (awaiting market development).
Public Chains: The rise of public chains may drive technological innovation and competition across the industry.
The differentiated development of public chains has begun to emerge, and this will become more apparent in the future. In the new year, public chains may continue to focus on building and expanding their ecosystems to attract more developers and users;
Emerging public chains and infrastructure: Emerging public chains like Monad and Berachain are seen as potential star projects. Different directions: high performance, parallelization, modularization, and alternatives to virtual machines may become hot topics in the crypto space in 2025. At the same time, new general infrastructure protocols issuing tokens may trigger a wave of excitement.
Answer 5:
I hope everyone has a smooth new year and achieves the results they desire.
39. Chuanmu (@xiaomucrypto):
Answer 1:
pnut/ban/zen.
Answer 2:
BTC ETF approval.
Answer 3:
The capital growth rate in 2024 was better than expected, with memes being a significant contributor. I expect around 30% in 2025, hoping that Bitcoin's peak in 2025 will not be less than $150,000.
Answer 4:
I didn’t have the opportunity to hold Bitcoin for the long term, but I had the chance to switch positions and speculate on hot topics, and I still have faith in memes. Great wealth opportunities start from zero.
Answer 5:
I wish everyone health and happiness while making a fortune.
40. Yuyue (@yuyue_chris):
Answer 1:
The most successful investments were in the early inscriptions, the BTC ecosystem, and the new narrative of DeSci, as well as the right bets on bio and DeSci's URO and RIF.
The biggest failure was not eliminating noise during trading, leading to some poor operations.
Answer 2:
Traditional capital has begun to enter crypto, changing the fundamentals of the industry and bringing many unknown possibilities. Additionally, with CZ's release from prison, it has brought many "changes" to the industry.
The most profound reason is that what we need to do is seek "stability" amid "change."
Wang Lihong sings well: "The only thing that never changes is the constant change."
What changes is the industry; what remains unchanged is the keen sense and execution ability that keeps up with trends.
Answer 3:
The flag for 2024 was to graduate without having to work and earn some tuition for studying abroad, which I achieved.
The goal for 2025 is to hope to reach a new level, but I won’t set very specific goals. In my view, goals are a binding obsession that hinders profit-making.
Answer 4:
Follow the trend; I don’t have the ability to predict.
However, I will still focus on: tracks based on political and economic logic, using first-principles thinking to find outperforming assets, possibly AI agents and their related infrastructure. I wrote a long article on this direction, which is still in the editing phase but has not been published yet.
Currently, I don’t know what the next big thing is, but the overall strategy is centered on risk-reward, playing more on-chain, finding more alpha, and improving execution ability.
Answer 5:
Heaven rewards diligence; efforts are never in vain!
41. Juzuo (@CryptoJuzuo):
Answer 1:
The most successful thing was helping others recover their crypto assets, obtaining some Bitcoin at zero cost. The biggest regret was missing out on BGB; I understood its logic but didn’t act on it, and now I won’t chase the high.
Answer 2:
Naturally, it was Trump’s election, which not only directly drove this wave of market activity but also helped legitimize the industry. Our industry is full of future and hope.
Answer 3:
I didn’t really set any flags this year, but the gains exceeded expectations because I opened up the niche track of recovering crypto assets and achieved some results.
Answer 4:
After losing a lot of money trading coins, I realized I’m not suited for trading; I’m better at holding coins. I believe most people are similar to me, so I choose to enter the industry to earn money from the industry rather than from market fluctuations.
Answer 5:
With steady progress, efforts are never in vain; immersing myself in the industry, I can achieve great things.
42. Elizabeth (@Elizabethofyou):
Answer 1:
Investment: The most successful was heavily investing in BTC without making reckless moves. The profits from inscriptions were promptly converted into BTC. The failed investment was an early DOP project where I invested a lot of money, but the project team focused too much on external packaging and didn’t do the work properly.
Answer 2:
A profound event: Trump’s election as president was very unexpected. Trading itself is a battle against human nature; when the news came out, I wanted to reduce my position, but thankfully a friend advised me against it, and unexpectedly, it initiated a bull market.
Answer 3:
The goal of making money in 2024 was achieved, thanks to the industry providing a reality dividend for our batch of recent graduates who couldn’t find jobs.
Answer 4:
The goal for 2025 is to provide more value to others, help more newcomers enter the space, and do more popular science and investment research analysis. I haven’t set a specific profit target because I feel that being too specific can create a lot of pressure. First, I want to get things done, grow the community, and improve my Twitter and YouTube channels.
Answer 5:
2025 will be a year of explosive growth for AI; the market is always right. Information has a lag; although some AI coins are already priced high, the ceiling is infinitely high, and more people will discover the value of these AI coins (like Virtual, AI16Z). The current strategy focuses only on fundamentals. After being in the industry for five years, I know that K-lines are artificially drawn. Be brave to chase high prices, heavily invest, and hold onto 5-10 core coins, while of course, always holding BTC. If BTC reaches $1 million in ten years, then $100,000 now won’t seem expensive.
43. Yuxian (@evilcos):
Answer 1:
The long journey of life, health is the most successful investment this year.
Answer 2:
DMM Exchange was hacked, losing over 4,500 Bitcoins. The multi-signature wallet fell victim to a complex attack by the top hacker organization, Lazarus Group. The opponent's strength has already reached a higher dimension.
Answer 3:
Slow but effective, the goal of steady development has been achieved. In 2025, continuing like this will be just fine.
Answer 4:
Web3/Crypto security infrastructure, looking forward to more innovative creations.
Answer 5:
Happy New Year, wishing you peace and health!
44. Tintin (@Tintinx2021):
Answer 1:
The most successful investment this year, in my opinion, was Hyperliquid. At the beginning of the opening, my community and I concentrated our positions in the range of 2.8-4.5. Although I gradually took profits at higher levels personally, we benefited greatly from this wave of market activity.
This is not just a victory in market operations for me. Looking back on this process, what impressed me the most was the trust that founder Jeff placed in the community, which is particularly rare. Although I personally did not participate in the airdrop activities, I must admit that every large-scale airdrop distribution is an important signal for the industry. The airdrop of Hyperliquid and its subsequent market performance clearly reflect the team's confidence in future layouts. Most HYPE holders are not just "speculators," but in a sense, "builders." This shift from being a bystander to participating has gradually led the industry from an isolated capital game to a more open and collaborative ecosystem.
Answer 2:
The debate over lowercase $eliza and uppercase $ELIZA. I was deeply involved in this discussion, which not only revealed the contradiction between power and trust in decentralized governance but also highlighted the profound differences between the community and stakeholders. Lowercase $eliza has become a symbol of the resilience and faith of the decentralized community, while uppercase $ELIZA is seen as a representation of control and profit distribution. The betrayal of promises and token sell-offs in this incident prompted me to reflect on transparency and the fairness of AI governance. Is AI the true executor, or merely a fig leaf for power? If profit comes first, can AI's "neutrality" still hold?
Answer 3:
The flag for 2024; the wealth goal was not fully achieved, but the fluctuations in the funding curve taught me to accept things calmly. The goals for intimate relationships and health have been achieved, serving as the most stable anchor amidst the ups and downs, allowing me to find inner peace in an uncertain external world.
The goal for 2025 is simple: ensure a return on investment and strive for higher gains.
Answer 4:
As 2025 approaches, I will continue to pay attention to innovative new asset issuance forms, such as the current AI split disks and DeSci, and I will keep monitoring them. Rather than focusing solely on technological breakthroughs, I am observing how capital and trends are being reinterpreted, trying to see the whole picture and find my rightful position and pace.
As for strategy, everyone's asset scale is different, and suitable paths vary, so discussing this is meaningless. However, one thing remains common: learning to take profits. After all, if you cannot translate gains into real life, then all the fluctuations and numbers are just an illusory game on the screen.
Answer 5:
Avoid opening contracts; if you do, use low leverage, calculate the risk-reward ratio, judge the trend, and set stop-losses. Always think one step ahead, verify your answers, and reduce reliance on following others' trades and suggestions.
45. ZTZZ฿(@ZTZZBTC):
Answer 1:
The most successful move this year was bottoming out XRP and making a full profit.
The biggest failure was selling 70% of BTC around $85,000.
Answer 2:
Trump's election as President of the United States. This is significant not only for our industry but also for the entire human process. I hope he can rectify the situation and truly make America great again.
Answer 3:
I basically achieved my goals; in 2024, I traveled to many places and met many new friends, and I did very well, earning respect in the industry. The goal for 2025 is being formulated, and I hope to build a good company in the next three years.
Answer 4:
The tracks I am focusing on include AI and new products on the entire chain, including potential new DeFi projects, and of course, the next phase of MEME. Additionally, I need to pay close attention to public chains and RWA.
Answer 5:
In the mundane, the subtle brilliance is immortal. Harmonize with the dust, adapting to the times.
46. Longxin Yan (@ssslumdunk):
Answer 1:
The most successful investments were in XRP (up to 70 times) and BNB call options, as well as Blackberry call options.
The biggest failure, in my opinion, was investing in long bonds, as I placed too many positions based on PRICE IN. TMF has made me dizzy.
Answer 2:
It should reflect my negative meme about INTC; when that meme came out, I went long on INTC's volatility, and overall, I made some profits with friends from the community, which felt pretty good. The meme was from DOTA2, and as a DOTA player, I was sensitive to it. After researching, I found that INTC's old KOLs were all criticizing it, which seemed to have a significant impact.
In terms of investment, I still believe that it's better to enjoy together than to be happy alone.
Answer 3:
The plan I set at that time was to achieve a 20-30% USD-based return, and overall, it exceeded expectations. I looked at the U.S. stock market and saw about a 70% return, although I didn't outperform Bitcoin, it was still quite good.
The goal for 2025 is simply not to have a drawdown; I should do less and focus more on call options, as losses are limited. I will do more in the U.S. stock market, as there will definitely be more opportunities during the interest rate cut cycle.
Answer 4:
Mainly focusing on the volatility track, for example, short-term operations on VIXY and SVXY will become mainstream.
Additionally, I will continue to monitor the trends and capital operations of companies like MSTR and SMLR that hold coins.
Answer 5:
I hope everyone can achieve a stable new high in account net worth in 2025, continue to raise risk awareness, and better protect their coins. After all, our journey is towards the stars and the sea; right now, Web3 is still in its infancy, and the future holds infinite possibilities.
47. Da Pang Dun (@DaPangDunCrypto):
Answer 1:
The most successful moves were catching the movement in airdrops, which was luck; catching the act in memes was also luck.
The biggest failure was that the research on BTC ecosystem projects performed poorly, and due to bias, I missed some obvious opportunities.
Answer 2:
Trump's election.
The probability of future policy deterioration is very low now; at least in terms of policy, it looks better.
Answer 3:
I achieved my goal of making money in 2024, but I did not improve myself enough.
Goals for 2025:
Do my best to promote RGB;
Deeply participate in several BTC native technology projects;
Aim for a profit target of 1 million;
Write about 20 analytical articles;
Maintain good health.
Answer 4:
BTC ecosystem—native expansion technology projects like RGB and BitVM;
AI agents—will indeed be a long-term main narrative, although I feel the current projects are far from sufficient;
Chain abstraction—mainly considering user-friendliness;
I am actually looking forward to the emergence of a new peak project, which is a project that establishes a new order.
Answer 5:
I hope everyone can gain a lot within their understanding and benefit from the long-term development of the industry.
48. 0xAA (@0xAA_Science):
Answer 1:
BTC, $scihub.
Answer 2:
Trump survived the shooting and successfully became President of the United States.
Answer 3:
The flag for 2024 is to learn zk, and I have achieved 80%. In 2025, I hope to delve deeper into DeSci and memes.
Answer 4:
Focus on memes, DeSci, and AI.
Answer 5:
Wishing friends who didn't get rich in 2024 to become wealthy in 2025, and wishing those who got rich in 2024 to continue to prosper in 2025!
49. Junzhu (@0xsexybanana):
Answer 1:
Success: Hyperliquid;
Missed: Ai16z, Act, Pnut.
Answer 2:
Pnut on Binance means the wealth effect is starting to shift onto the chain.
Answer 3:
Achieved.
The goal for 2025: Make crypto investment and payment accessible to your grandma with Infini.
Answer 4:
Payfi
Cedefi
RWA
Answer 5:
The golden scales are not mere creatures in the pool; once they encounter wind and clouds, they transform into dragons. I wish everyone finds their own alpha and track.
50. Moonlight (@Moon1ightSt):
Answer 1:
The most successful investment this year was the early layout in AI + blockchain combination projects, with market response exceeding expectations; the biggest regret was staking, resulting in the project team running away, losing the principal.
Answer 2:
The proliferation of AI Agent technology in the industry and its empowerment of blockchain projects impressed me, opening up a whole new business model.
Answer 3:
I completed part of the flag for 2024, such as optimizing team collaboration and project advancement efficiency, and our program received over 50 million likes; the goal for 2025 is to focus on innovation, assist in incubating more potential projects, and explore more possibilities of combining Web3 and AI.
Answer 4:
In 2025, I will focus on AI, chain abstraction technology, and the chain game track, with a strategy inclined towards deepening technical subfields while maintaining sensitivity to market hotspots.
Answer 5:
Thank you all for your support for Moonlight. In 2025, I hope to continue exploring unknown fields with everyone and seize more opportunities! In the new year, I wish everyone smooth investments and may all your wishes come true!
免责声明：本文章仅代表作者个人观点，不代表本平台的立场和观点。本文章仅供信息分享，不构成对任何人的任何投资建议。用户与作者之间的任何争议，与本平台无关。如网页中刊载的文章或图片涉及侵权，请提供相关的权利证明和身份证明发送邮件到support@aicoin.com，本平台相关工作人员将会进行核查。
