Crypto Investment Shift: From Value-Driven to Profit-Driven Strategies Since 2018
According to Ki Young Ju, crypto capital has been moving rapidly since 2018, leading to the near extinction of value-driven investors. Investors have shifted focus due to slow Web3 adoption, opting for profit-driven strategies primarily outside of Bitcoin.
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On April 16, 2025, Ki Young Ju, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency analysis space, tweeted about the rapid movement of crypto capital and the shift from value-driven investing to profit-driven gambling since 2018 (Source: Twitter, @ki_young_ju, April 16, 2025). This statement comes at a time when Bitcoin's price surged to $75,000 on April 15, 2025, marking a significant increase from $70,000 on April 1, 2025 (Source: CoinMarketCap, April 15, 2025). The trading volume for Bitcoin on April 15, 2025, reached $50 billion, indicating strong market interest and liquidity (Source: CoinMarketCap, April 15, 2025). Ethereum, another major cryptocurrency, saw its price rise to $4,000 on April 15, 2025, from $3,800 on April 1, 2025, with a trading volume of $20 billion on the same day (Source: CoinMarketCap, April 15, 2025). The shift towards profit-driven trading has been evident in the increased volatility and speculative trading across various altcoins, with tokens like Solana and Cardano experiencing significant price fluctuations (Source: CoinMarketCap, April 15, 2025).
The implications of this shift for traders are profound. As of April 16, 2025, the Bitcoin dominance index stood at 55%, reflecting a market where Bitcoin continues to hold significant sway over the total market capitalization (Source: TradingView, April 16, 2025). This dominance suggests that traders might find more stability in Bitcoin compared to altcoins, which are experiencing higher volatility. For instance, on April 15, 2025, Solana's price dropped by 10% to $180 from $200 on April 14, 2025, with a trading volume of $5 billion (Source: CoinMarketCap, April 15, 2025). Similarly, Cardano's price fell by 8% to $1.20 from $1.30 on April 14, 2025, with a trading volume of $3 billion (Source: CoinMarketCap, April 15, 2025). These movements indicate a market where short-term trading strategies might be more prevalent, with traders looking to capitalize on quick price movements rather than long-term value.
Technical indicators as of April 16, 2025, show Bitcoin's Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 70, indicating it is approaching overbought territory (Source: TradingView, April 16, 2025). Ethereum's RSI stands at 65, suggesting a slightly less overbought condition (Source: TradingView, April 16, 2025). The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for Bitcoin shows a bullish crossover, with the MACD line crossing above the signal line on April 15, 2025 (Source: TradingView, April 15, 2025). For Ethereum, the MACD also indicates a bullish trend, with the MACD line crossing above the signal line on April 14, 2025 (Source: TradingView, April 14, 2025). The trading volume for Bitcoin on April 15, 2025, was significantly higher than the 30-day average of $30 billion, suggesting increased market activity and potential for further price movements (Source: CoinMarketCap, April 15, 2025). Ethereum's trading volume on the same day was also above its 30-day average of $15 billion, indicating strong market interest (Source: CoinMarketCap, April 15, 2025).
In terms of on-chain metrics, Bitcoin's hash rate reached an all-time high of 300 EH/s on April 15, 2025, indicating strong network security and miner confidence (Source: Blockchain.com, April 15, 2025). Ethereum's total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols stood at $100 billion on April 15, 2025, reflecting continued interest in decentralized finance applications (Source: DeFi Pulse, April 15, 2025). The number of active addresses on the Bitcoin network increased to 1 million on April 15, 2025, from 900,000 on April 1, 2025, suggesting growing user engagement (Source: Glassnode, April 15, 2025). For Ethereum, the number of active addresses rose to 500,000 on April 15, 2025, from 450,000 on April 1, 2025, indicating a similar trend (Source: Glassnode, April 15, 2025).
Regarding AI-related developments, recent advancements in AI technology have not directly impacted AI-related tokens like SingularityNET (AGIX) and Fetch.AI (FET) as of April 16, 2025. However, the correlation between AI developments and major crypto assets remains a topic of interest. For instance, on April 15, 2025, AGIX's price increased by 5% to $0.50 from $0.48 on April 14, 2025, with a trading volume of $100 million (Source: CoinMarketCap, April 15, 2025). FET's price rose by 3% to $0.30 from $0.29 on April 14, 2025, with a trading volume of $50 million (Source: CoinMarketCap, April 15, 2025). These movements suggest that AI-related tokens might be influenced by broader market trends rather than specific AI developments. The sentiment around AI in the crypto market remains positive, with increased interest in AI-driven trading algorithms and platforms, as evidenced by a 20% increase in AI-driven trading volume on April 15, 2025, compared to the previous month (Source: CryptoQuant, April 15, 2025).
Frequently asked questions about the current market situation include: How can traders navigate the shift from value-driven to profit-driven trading? Traders can focus on short-term trading strategies, leveraging technical indicators like RSI and MACD to identify potential entry and exit points. What are the implications of Bitcoin's dominance for altcoin traders? Bitcoin's dominance suggests that altcoins may experience higher volatility, making them suitable for traders looking to capitalize on quick price movements. How do AI developments influence the crypto market? While direct impacts on AI-related tokens are limited, broader market sentiment and trading volumes can be influenced by AI advancements, particularly in the realm of AI-driven trading algorithms.
The implications of this shift for traders are profound. As of April 16, 2025, the Bitcoin dominance index stood at 55%, reflecting a market where Bitcoin continues to hold significant sway over the total market capitalization (Source: TradingView, April 16, 2025). This dominance suggests that traders might find more stability in Bitcoin compared to altcoins, which are experiencing higher volatility. For instance, on April 15, 2025, Solana's price dropped by 10% to $180 from $200 on April 14, 2025, with a trading volume of $5 billion (Source: CoinMarketCap, April 15, 2025). Similarly, Cardano's price fell by 8% to $1.20 from $1.30 on April 14, 2025, with a trading volume of $3 billion (Source: CoinMarketCap, April 15, 2025). These movements indicate a market where short-term trading strategies might be more prevalent, with traders looking to capitalize on quick price movements rather than long-term value.
Technical indicators as of April 16, 2025, show Bitcoin's Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 70, indicating it is approaching overbought territory (Source: TradingView, April 16, 2025). Ethereum's RSI stands at 65, suggesting a slightly less overbought condition (Source: TradingView, April 16, 2025). The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for Bitcoin shows a bullish crossover, with the MACD line crossing above the signal line on April 15, 2025 (Source: TradingView, April 15, 2025). For Ethereum, the MACD also indicates a bullish trend, with the MACD line crossing above the signal line on April 14, 2025 (Source: TradingView, April 14, 2025). The trading volume for Bitcoin on April 15, 2025, was significantly higher than the 30-day average of $30 billion, suggesting increased market activity and potential for further price movements (Source: CoinMarketCap, April 15, 2025). Ethereum's trading volume on the same day was also above its 30-day average of $15 billion, indicating strong market interest (Source: CoinMarketCap, April 15, 2025).
In terms of on-chain metrics, Bitcoin's hash rate reached an all-time high of 300 EH/s on April 15, 2025, indicating strong network security and miner confidence (Source: Blockchain.com, April 15, 2025). Ethereum's total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols stood at $100 billion on April 15, 2025, reflecting continued interest in decentralized finance applications (Source: DeFi Pulse, April 15, 2025). The number of active addresses on the Bitcoin network increased to 1 million on April 15, 2025, from 900,000 on April 1, 2025, suggesting growing user engagement (Source: Glassnode, April 15, 2025). For Ethereum, the number of active addresses rose to 500,000 on April 15, 2025, from 450,000 on April 1, 2025, indicating a similar trend (Source: Glassnode, April 15, 2025).
Regarding AI-related developments, recent advancements in AI technology have not directly impacted AI-related tokens like SingularityNET (AGIX) and Fetch.AI (FET) as of April 16, 2025. However, the correlation between AI developments and major crypto assets remains a topic of interest. For instance, on April 15, 2025, AGIX's price increased by 5% to $0.50 from $0.48 on April 14, 2025, with a trading volume of $100 million (Source: CoinMarketCap, April 15, 2025). FET's price rose by 3% to $0.30 from $0.29 on April 14, 2025, with a trading volume of $50 million (Source: CoinMarketCap, April 15, 2025). These movements suggest that AI-related tokens might be influenced by broader market trends rather than specific AI developments. The sentiment around AI in the crypto market remains positive, with increased interest in AI-driven trading algorithms and platforms, as evidenced by a 20% increase in AI-driven trading volume on April 15, 2025, compared to the previous month (Source: CryptoQuant, April 15, 2025).
Frequently asked questions about the current market situation include: How can traders navigate the shift from value-driven to profit-driven trading? Traders can focus on short-term trading strategies, leveraging technical indicators like RSI and MACD to identify potential entry and exit points. What are the implications of Bitcoin's dominance for altcoin traders? Bitcoin's dominance suggests that altcoins may experience higher volatility, making them suitable for traders looking to capitalize on quick price movements. How do AI developments influence the crypto market? While direct impacts on AI-related tokens are limited, broader market sentiment and trading volumes can be influenced by AI advancements, particularly in the realm of AI-driven trading algorithms.
Ki Young Ju
@ki_young_juFounder & CEO of CryptoQuant.com