It's only the beginning of 2026, and the market voices are already numerous. Looking back at history, we've seen years where Bitcoin's performance continuously weakened, but two consecutive years underperforming other asset classes? That has really never happened in past data. In other words, this year is a cycle worth looking forward to, and whether to bottom fish or hold high-quality assets in hand is something that needs to be taken seriously.

Another perspective is also quite interesting— the enthusiasm for the AI industry has not diminished over the past two years. As large models gradually move from concept to mature application, the next phase will be a surge of innovation across various product endpoints. Recently, news of a startup being acquired by an international tech giant at a valuation of several billion dollars caused quite a stir in the venture capital circle, which conveniently illustrates one point: the value of the AI industry has not yet been fully tapped.

For ordinary people, what does AI mean? Is it necessary to develop a unicorn project yourself and then be acquired by a big company? Of course not. If you have a technical background and entrepreneurial experience, the path might be broader, but I think the most crucial point is— the cost of starting a business has now fallen to a historic low. This might be the best era for ordinary people to turn things around, without a doubt.

Looking at cryptocurrency, the entire ecosystem has indeed entered a new development stage. After the wave of DeFi, market growth has stabilized, but that doesn't prevent it from being a good choice for ordinary investors— provided they choose the right mainstream assets. Both AI and crypto are fundamentally about embracing change, embracing the future. Yes, some say AI has a huge bubble, and the crypto market occasionally consolidates or fluctuates sideways, but in the long run, the opportunities to participate are truly right in front of us.