Nic Carter: The concept of the "four-year cycle" is outdated, and truly creating value has become a new severe challenge

The father of smart contracts and co-founder of Castle Island Ventures, Nic Carter, stated on social media that the 2025 market being "worse" is not a sarcasm, because although some bad things happened in 2022, cryptocurrency was the center and focus of all events. The price drop can be attributed to catalysts that we are destined to overcome.

Today, cryptocurrency has become the forgotten child, with artificial intelligence and the seven giants of the U.S. stock market taking center stage. Retail investors are focusing on data centers, quantum computing, and rare earth stocks. The downward trend in cryptocurrency is not due to any catalysts, but simply a result of a weak market, lack of attention and buyers, and the aftermath of DAT's prolonged slump.

Does this mean everything is over? No, it's just that concepts like the "four-year cycle" and "alternative investment season" have become outdated. To make money, you must truly create value, which is a severe challenge for many.