Crypto No Longer Babysat: CEO of CryptoQuant Breaks Down the Big Shift

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Ah, the good old days of crypto, when everything was a Wild West-style gamble and you could throw money at a new token without thinking twice. But guess what? Those days are over-finally. According to Ki Young Ju, the big cheese at CryptoQuant, crypto has grown up. It’s no longer clinging to the security blanket of a “nanny state.” Instead, it’s maturing, like a fine bottle of wine that no longer needs the protective care of government regulations. What a time to be alive. 🍷🚀

Crypto’s Big Boy Pants: The “Nanny State” Is Gone, and Here’s What Happens Now

It seems that after years of dodging regulations like a teenager avoiding curfew, altcoins have survived the endless battle with regulatory authorities. Now, they’re stepping out of the “nanny state” and into the real world of adulthood, ready to face the harsh realities of the market. According to Ki Young Ju (who, by the way, has a whopping 424,000 followers on X, so you should probably listen), the entire industry is in the middle of a paradigm shift. Yes, it’s that dramatic.

“Crypto is no longer under a nanny state.

Altcoins with real long-term vision have struggled for nearly a decade under strict regulation.

Now it is time to stop gambling and focus on projects that are creating lasting value and playing the long-term game.

The gambling era is…”

– Ki Young Ju (@ki_young_ju) November 29, 2025

Long gone are the days of pumping and dumping coins for a quick profit. Ki Young Ju insists that it’s time to get serious. After surviving the regulatory crackdown, the only crypto projects that remain standing are the ones with a long-term vision-just the kind of projects investors should be focusing on now. Forget the chaos of day trading and FOMO. Crypto is now a serious game of value investing, and if you’re not in it for the long haul, well, good luck finding your seat at the table.

And for those still hoping to catch a quick wave of profit, well, you might want to sit down. According to some reports that came out recently, a theory about Bitcoin‘s so-called whale-driven sell-off was, surprise, a hoax. The drama never stops. But one thing is certain: strategic believers aren’t hitting the “sell” button anytime soon, even as Q4 2025 looks like it’s going to be a wild ride. These are the true crypto believers, not just gamblers. Holders are holding-big time.

Why the Corporation Takeover Means Market Cycles Are So Last Year

If you thought that the “four-year cycle” of crypto was some unbreakable rule, think again. That narrative is slowly being kicked to the curb as crypto evolves from the playground of retail investors to a serious investment vehicle for institutions. Retail investors, remember them? They’re no longer the ones calling the shots. It’s the big boys now, and the game is shifting to a whole new level. And by “big boys,” I mean companies with deep pockets who can throw around liquidity like it’s nothing.

Speaking of liquidity, let’s talk about Bitcoin ETFs. In January 2024, these things launched and promptly raised a staggering $162 billion in AUM at their peak. Ethereum spot ETFs aren’t far behind with $29 billion in AUM. Together, these two ETFs control $200 billion worth of liquidity. Just two products. So, when Ki Young Ju says crypto is moving from retail to institutional dominance, he’s not kidding. If you were still thinking the market was just a bunch of enthusiastic amateurs, well, it’s time to wake up and smell the institutional coffee. ☕📈

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2025-11-29 14:39