According to Gordon (@AltcoinGordon), the metaphor of 'The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse' is used to describe critical challenges impacting cryptocurrency markets. These include regulatory pressures, market volatility, technological vulnerabilities, and liquidity issues. Each of these factors can drastically affect trading strategies and investment decisions, as they influence market dynamics and price movements (source: Gordon's Twitter post, February 17, 2025).