2026 has already begun.

Looking back at 2025, the start of that year was full of anticipation. Many people were betting that a thrilling market rally would come by the end of the year. Based on historical patterns, the probability was quite high.

After all, many positive factors converged in the early stages, giving the entire market unlimited imagination space. But reality often hits hard. The wave of correction after the Spring Festival directly shattered all those illusions.

The market kept declining, trapping many investors deeply. Ethereum even dropped to over 1200, Bitcoin fell from its high to the 7,000s, and even altcoins broke through previous bear market lows. We all felt that pressure. Retail investors with slightly aggressive positions generally couldn’t escape, and many ultimately chose to exit, looking quite forlorn.

Now it’s 2026. What will happen next?

Contrary to the optimistic expectations of 2025, most voices in the market are now quite pessimistic. Few dare to call for a big bull run anymore. The year-long ordeal in 2025 has almost worn out our confidence, and the pessimism has long been ingrained in our bones.

But investing is all about going against human nature. Precisely when everyone is pessimistic, the market may surprise you unexpectedly. Perhaps the 2026 market will at least be better than last year.

What’s the premise? The premise is that you are still in the game, still holding your positions, unshaken by wind and rain.

If you only regret not having positions when the market surges, chasing the high later will also be a form of torment. What to do during a decline? You still need to control your risk exposure, hold onto truly valuable coins, and stick to your investment plan with persistence.

Endure the current loneliness; short-term wealth is unlikely. But given enough time, there will definitely be gains. The power of compound growth across two or three bull cycles can change a person’s life.