Crypto today is nothing like it used to be. Everything shifted in 2024 with the ETF wave. Instead of trading against retail, we're now trading against professional institutions. That changes the game entirely. This is exactly why altcoins exploded in fall 2024 with names like SPX, GOAT, and FARTCOIN. The 2017 and 2021 crypto generations got tired of losing their edge on traditional alts, so they went where the new TradFi money hasn't looked yet. Memecoins became their escape hatch. We are right in the middle of a massive shift right now. People are no longer blindly piling into every altcoin. Instead, there is a clear rotation into quality alts like HYPE, ZEC, and NEAR. This feels like a trend that has real staying power. What will shape crypto next? No doubt Michael Saylor's moves are influencing the industry. I am not an expert here, but in my personal opinion, Saylor approaching 5% of the total BTC supply all by himself is not a healthy signal for decentralization. The same story is playing out with Tom Lee and Ethereum. Smart money has been quietly reducing their ETH exposure for a long time now. Even the Bankless crew sold their ETH. I just don't feel excited buying it anymore. It feels dated. Hyperliquid, on the other hand, feels far more interesting right now.