It's time to stop blindly chasing the trend. The global debt crisis is approaching in 2026, and those still chasing hot coins or playing with leverage contracts are likely to pay the price in this wave of crisis. Having navigated the crypto space for many years, from the frenzy of 2017 until now, my recent move has been to completely clear out all high-volatility small-cap coins and focus on two risk-resistant sectors. Today, I want to organize this logic and idea, which may help you preserve your principal during the upcoming adjustment.

Let me start with an unpalatable fact: the old "crypto trading secrets" no longer work. In the past, we mainly looked at project popularity, capital flows, and community activity when choosing coins. But the environment has completely changed. The global economy is walking a tightrope, with US debt and Japanese debt pressing down like two mountains on the entire financial market. If these two bombs explode, global funds will flood into traditional safe-haven assets like gold and US bonds, leading to collective sell-offs of crypto assets. No matter what hot coins you hold, their decline is unavoidable.

In this context, continuing to trade coins is like flying a kite in a hurricane—the ending has already been written. So the question is: are there sectors that can withstand this storm? My observation is that there are two types of assets worth deploying. One is blockchain applications deeply linked to the real economy, and the other is infrastructure like decentralized storage. These two directions are backed by real economic value, not just stories. When crises hit, they tend to perform better, and even after the crisis is resolved, they can usher in growth.

Let's first look at the first direction: on-chain digitalization of real assets. I have repeatedly discussed this idea. The core is to tokenize high-quality real assets—such as infrastructure, energy assets, and manufacturing capacity—by splitting them into tradable digital certificates on the blockchain. What is the biggest advantage of these assets? Continuous cash flow returns. Regardless of economic fluctuations, the income generated by these assets is real and won't evaporate due to market sentiment. When a debt crisis occurs, these stable-income assets tend to be the most resilient.

Now, the second direction: decentralized storage networks. The logic behind this sector is that, as data volume explodes, the costs and security risks of traditional centralized storage become increasingly significant. Distributed storage networks not only provide genuine technological value but also allow participants to earn stable storage fees. This is a cash flow-driven model with strong cyclical resistance.

Looking ahead, if you're still engaged in short-term contracts or chasing hot topics, my advice is to calm down. The game rules for the next two years have changed. It's no longer about who can hype faster, but about who chooses more valuable assets. The sectors of real assets and storage may not sound as exciting, but in the upcoming market environment, they will help you survive longer and sleep more peacefully. This has been my deepest insight after years in the crypto world.