Last week's events, to be honest, were quite surreal.

The Federal Reserve first cut interest rates to 3.75%-4.00%. Just as the market was catching its breath and preparing to celebrate, Powell turned around and said, "Inflation hasn't been brought under control." The Nasdaq responded with a sharp plunge, falling quite dramatically. Friends in traditional finance have been asking the same question these days: where should the money go?

Having been in this circle for five years, I want to say something practical—the traditional financial system is indeed feeling a bit strained right now. Capital is searching for new avenues, and the crypto market conveniently offers an option. For newcomers entering now, the timing isn't actually bad; the key is to understand the underlying logic.

Many beginners get confused by various technical terms. Actually, it can be understood like this: imagine traditional finance as a container. The Federal Reserve tries to pour water in (by lowering interest rates to stimulate), but at the same time, it worries about overflowing (by signaling tightening expectations). Under this contradictory operation, the funds inside the container start looking for new destinations. After all, no one wants to watch their money shrink.

At this point, the characteristics of crypto assets become apparent. Looking back over the past ten years, every time traditional finance encounters problems—whether it's debt crises or liquidity floods—the crypto market has absorbed some of the funds. Bitcoin has repeatedly demonstrated its safe-haven qualities during turbulent times, and this is no coincidence.

This cycle follows a similar script. The U.S. government shutdown broke records, and fiat currency creditworthiness was questioned amid market volatility. Many experienced players have already started adjusting their allocations, converting some assets into mainstream coins. The reason is simple: decentralized systems, where no one can unilaterally manipulate the rules, are even more attractive in uncertain environments.

Of course, some will say, "Let’s wait and see"—