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I just saw an interesting perspective from Saylor about Bitcoin. He compares the current market conditions to the legendary Apple moment—specifically the 'valley of despair' phase the company went through before its spectacular comeback.
There’s something quite philosophical about this analogy. If we look at the history of major technology, there’s always a moment when investors and the public start doubting the fundamentals that are actually solid. Apple was once considered 'dead' before their innovations changed everything. Saylor seems to be saying that Bitcoin is in a similar phase—lots of doubt, lots of noise, but the fundamentals remain strong.
What’s interesting is how he interprets market psychology. When everyone is panicking and thinking crypto is a dead cat bounce, that’s actually the moment when serious players start accumulating. The biggest moves in business history are often written during times of the most negative sentiment—that’s a recurring pattern.
Saylor remains consistent with his Bitcoin thesis, and this time he’s like saying: don’t get caught up in short-term emotions. The valley of despair is part of the cycle, not the end of the story.
For those still hesitant about their positioning in digital assets, it might be worth reconsidering the long-term thesis rather than fixating on daily volatility. Gate has great tools for tracking and analysis if you want to dive deeper into these market dynamics.