2026-01-15 13:45:36

Recently attended a Capital Market Outlook Forum, which brought together professionals from major domestic securities firms. Interestingly, the speakers specifically mentioned top figures like Trump and Musk in their PPTs, and also discussed projects and platforms such as SpaceX and Polymarket.

This phenomenon is somewhat surprising—traditional financial institutions are beginning to seriously discuss these key players and events in the crypto market, indicating that Web3 is gradually entering the mainstream spotlight. The sense of breaking out of the circle is quite evident, no longer just a small niche. Judging from the forum's scale and the lineup of participants, these discussions have already upgraded from fringe topics to a focus of mainstream financial institutions. This shift is quite worth observing.

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GateUser-a606bf0c

· 01-18 10:23

Ha, traditional finance is also starting to get competitive. Now Web3 is really about to go mainstream. --- All the brokerages are talking about Polymarket, which shows how popular this thing really is. --- Breaking out of the circle indeed. Last year, who dared to mention Musk and crypto on serious forums? Now, they’re openly putting it in PowerPoint presentations. --- Wait, Trump, Musk, SpaceX all explained in one go? Is this pace a bit too fast? --- Traditional financial institutions are getting serious. Should retail investors be nervous or excited? It’s a bit confusing. --- But looking at it this way, we should have gone all in long ago. Those who only react now might get chopped up in the market. --- From fringe to mainstream with just a turn, what have I been doing all this time? --- Forum standards have been raised. Are they laying the groundwork for some big moves? I’m starting to smell something.

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 01-18 06:42

Traditional finance has finally turned its attention to the battlefield, but you know what that usually means—new supply lines are being laid, but it could also be the main players testing the defenses. It doesn't seem so niche anymore; the question is whether the price will be driven up along with the hype, which is what we need to be cautious about. --- Breaking out of the circle, but we need to clarify whether it's mainstream approval or mainstream harvesting—two different things. --- It's interesting that big institutions are starting to take this seriously. But don't forget, every time it happens, the market changes after the discussion. --- This actually makes me more cautious. The more these times, the more you need to control your positions; history tends to repeat itself. --- Mainstream perspective = mainstream capital participation = market pricing power transfer. This move is quite crucial; keep a close eye on liquidity indicators. --- Sounds good, but do these folks in the forums really understand Web3? I think most are just here to learn the basics and then tell clients they understand crypto. --- The official entry signals are a bit late; most of the smart money has already jumped in this round. It's a bit risky to start discussing now. --- From fringe to mainstream sounds promising, but trading discipline is the key to survival, and that will never change.

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Lonely_Validator

· 01-15 14:13

Now the brokerage firms are also starting to pay attention to Web3, indicating that the trend has indeed shifted. Traditional financial institutions are beginning to seriously discuss crypto, which is quite interesting. I've said it before, breaking the circle is only a matter of time. Now it's the turn of mainstream financial players. From fringe topics to mainstream focus, this wave of Web3 really has something. Everyone in the forum is discussing Polymarket, showing that the market is really changing. But it's just that we're worried that once they come in, our voice will be gone. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? It seems we need to redefine it. Mainstream financial institutions are eyeing Web3, and the market order is about to be reshaped.

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SolidityJester

· 01-15 14:11

Haha, I finally don't have to secretly check crypto news anymore. Now brokerage firms are starting to talk about Elon Musk and Polymarket. Two years ago, I wouldn't even dare to think about this. I knew it, breaking into the mainstream Web3 is inevitable. The fact that major institutions are paying attention clearly means there's something there. This forum is so grand, and they even specifically discussed crypto. Impressive, it shows that they are taking this seriously. Wait, are they planning to regulate Polymarket? It feels like the attitude domestically is subtly shifting. Alright, anyway, no matter how big the crypto circle gets, it still needs mainstream capital's recognition to truly succeed. Now there's hope. Really, in the past, Web3 was often seen as a scam. Now that brokerage firms are actively discussing it, the contrast is quite striking.

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PumpBeforeRug

· 01-15 14:10

It should have been like this a long time ago. Traditional finance has been pretending to sleep for how long? Traditional finance is finally taking it seriously, indicating that the trend has indeed changed. Brokerages can no longer sit still, this is what you call the general trend. The term "breaking the circle" is used perfectly. Now, who still dares to underestimate Web3? From the fringe to the spotlight, the turnaround is so quick. With mainstream institutions backing it, the next step depends on how retail investors react. Polymarket appearing in brokerage PPTs is truly alarming upon closer thought. Can Elon Musk and Trump’s popularity really move the entire market like this? There must be a reason why forum guests bring these up; we need to think it over. The standards are rising; will hot money still be far behind?

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BlockTalk

· 01-15 14:08

Haha, traditional finance finally woke up? It was about time. All major brokerages are researching Polymarket. What does that indicate? Elon Musk's side is making too much noise; they can't avoid it anymore. Breaking out of the circle or not, the core is still money. Who wouldn't pay attention if there's profit to be made? This forum truly had top-tier standards this time, unlike those amateurish meetings before. Web3 entering the mainstream is just a matter of time, an inevitable development. Finally, there's no need to explain what cryptocurrency is. Truly. I want to see how their research reports look. But once institutions get involved, small investors need to be cautious. If platforms like Polymarket are being looked at, is a industry upheaval on the horizon?

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AirdropBlackHole

· 01-15 13:49

Traditional finance is finally willing to pay attention to us, haha Polymarket, which operates in the gray area, dares to bring it up on stage, showing that they really can't pretend not to see it anymore Mainstream institutions entering the market = how much more room for growth is there... The term "breaking the circle" is used cleverly, it really feels like the wind has shifted Should we get on board early this time? Major brokerages are starting to study Musk, which is a bit ironic Wait, is Polymarket being discussed on domestic forums? That's a bit bold, brother From the fringes to the spotlight, is the cycle really that fast? Mainstream finance has finally realized that this is the trend of the times Cryptocurrency projects appearing in PPTs—thinking back, they wouldn't even dare to mention it before

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ParallelChainMaxi

· 01-15 13:48

It was about time. Traditional finance has been around for so long and is finally willing to take a serious look at Web3. What does it mean when big institutions start talking about Polymarket? It indicates that the money is starting to flow in. But as always, words are one thing, actual investment is another—real money needs to be put in. Mainstream breaking into new circles is the trend; it all depends on who can capitalize on this wave of benefits. Are brokers reacting so quickly? Weren't they just dismissing it before? It feels like this shift in tone is happening a bit suddenly this year, after previously criticizing it. Actually, it’s been obvious for a while—mainstream acceptance is only a matter of time. Isn’t this just the beginning of institutional FOMO? Breaking out of the circle or expanding beyond it—all that matters is whether the project itself can be implemented. When big institutions pick up on things like Polymarket and Elon Musk, it’s a very strong signal. Maybe you’re a bit late to the game; we’ve been discussing these topics for quite some time.

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