Retail investors no longer FOMO into BTC, altcoins
Retail investors have not exited the cryptocurrency market but have shifted their strategies towards practical and sustainable use cases. This change is influenced by past market cycles and macroeconomic uncertainties. Retail investors are now more cautious, with lower risk appetites and less disposable income. Bitget is adapting by expanding into crypto payments and utility services, such as Bitget Pay and stablecoin solutions. The rise of decentralized exchanges (DEXs) is notable, now comprising nearly 10% of the crypto derivatives market, offering early access to tokens. The traditional boom-and-bust cycles in crypto are evolving, with future markets likely to experience bull and bear episodes rather than clear-cut phases. Bitcoin remains a significant outlier, attracting institutional interest through ETFs while being affected by macroeconomic factors. Bitget aims to adapt to regulatory changes, positioning itself as a more bank-like organization.
