That big shot called Yilihua recently liquidated his position in Aster, which has caused quite a stir in the crypto circle. The project founder went missing, and the token price plummeted, which is undoubtedly a nightmare for holders. But for seasoned players like Yilihua, this is just an ordinary "portfolio adjustment."

Looking at his current position structure, it's clear: BTC, BCH, ETH, BNB—all classic old coins. These assets have gone through multiple bull and bear cycles and have been repeatedly validated by the market. In comparison, those "rising star projects" are simply unholdable in his hands.

The logic behind this is actually quite sobering. The big shot says "looking forward to new opportunities," but the real money—cold, hard cash—always goes into those hard assets that can survive the cycle. Is he being inconsistent? No, this is precisely the most honest expression—actions always speak louder than words in revealing a person's true intentions.

Compared to retail investors' strategies, it’s quite helpless. Before the founder even went missing, they were already asking "How's this project?"; after the disappearance, they’re still in various groups asking "Is there still hope?" By the time they realize it, they’ve already lost everything. When Yilihua was cutting his positions, many people still held onto a glimmer of hope.

What lessons can we learn from this?

First, don’t blindly trust "new projects from big teams." The background of the team and whether the project can succeed are not as closely linked as you might think. The key is whether the project can survive in a harsh market environment.

Second, have the courage to cut losses quickly. When you notice signs—founder gone, community activity declining, code updates stagnating—you should exit decisively. Delay only increases the losses.

Third, safe returns always come from time-tested assets. Coins like BTC and BNB may not offer quick riches, but they are stable and liquid. In the tempting world of crypto, simply surviving is a victory in itself.

The crypto world is never short of wealth creation myths; what’s lacking is people’s clarity. The money you can’t afford to lose is just a "stop-loss order" for the big players. The returns you’re waiting for, others have already reinvested into the next opportunity.

Final words: In this circle, how much you earn isn’t important; what matters is not losing your principal in stories about "disappearing founders."