Retail Fatigue Sets In After Years of Hype
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Many creators say retail investors are simply exhausted. YouTubers and TikTok creators pointed to years of pump-and-dump schemes and “Ponzi-style” altcoins that have left everyday traders disillusioned and less willing to engage with crypto content.
Some observers argue retail capital has rotated elsewhere, including macro assets and precious metals, after a difficult 2025 where Bitcoin underperformed several commodities. The shift supports the growing view that institutions, not retail traders, have been driving the current market cycle.
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