CryptoQuant CEO: Altcoin Market Shifts from Hype to Fundamentals, Easy Money Era Over
By
Debashree Patra
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju argues that while altcoins are not dead, the era of easy money from hype-driven tokens is over. Investors now demand real businesses, real users, and sustainable revenue from crypto projects. Ju identifies three categories of altcoins with the best chance of success in the current market environment, emphasizing that simply launching a token is no longer sufficient for long-term interest.
Key quotes
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Investors are now looking for projects with real businesses, real users, and sustainable revenue.
Simply launching a token is no longer enough to attract long-term interest.
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