Since October, the crypto world seems to have entered a strange "hibernation period." Popular assets like CRV, OP, and CFX have seen a significant drop in trading volume, with candlesticks flattening to the point of inducing sleep, and volatility weakening to a straight line. Market sentiment is depressed, and discussion enthusiasm is continuously waning. But does this really mean everything is over?

My observation differs. When it appears "dead" on the surface, a silent transfer of funds is actually underway—smart money is quietly shifting from high-volatility risky assets to stable, income-generating assets with certainty.

I am a participant in this transfer. When mainstream coins enter consolidation, I made a decision: to reallocate most of my assets into stablecoins. I converted my funds into USDD and invested in related ecosystem protocols to earn stable returns. Under this strategy, the market's quietness has little to do with me. My assets generate returns steadily, unaffected by short-term market sentiment fluctuations.

This is the true value of stablecoins in a bear market—they do not rely on market hype to drive growth but provide "constant temperature" returns through their own mechanisms, achieving steady wealth growth in silence.

The logic behind declining trading volume

Market trading volume shrinks, liquidity dries up, and it seems to be a sign of decay. But what it reflects is a change in "preference" of funds. When large volatility opportunities decrease, savvy participants will reassess their asset allocation strategies. Instead of chasing short-term price swings for excitement, obtaining relatively stable returns becomes more attractive.

This is not money disappearing but money seeking more certain value. Moving from frequently fluctuating tokens on exchanges to stablecoin ecosystems with mechanisms in place is a rational reallocation. The reason stablecoins like USDD can attract funds in a bear market is precisely because they offer returns that traditional exchanges cannot provide—even during market downturns.

A bear market is essentially a redistribution of wealth. Those who persist in hot speculation are consuming principal and patience, while those who choose stable income strategies are leveraging this relatively calm period to steadily grow their assets. This is not passive waiting but a smarter way to participate in the market.