Everyone says December is the month for giving money, but this year, the script completely fell apart.

The strategy boss of RBC directly stated: the market this year is simply not playing by seasonal rules. What AI concepts have soared to the sky and then crashed down, tariff policies change on a whim, and the U.S. government shutdown crisis comes around every now and then, with macro data all in a mess. The old hands on Wall Street are no longer counting on a Christmas rally, instead turning to the options market to buy puts like crazy.

The more exciting news is here - traditional financial giants are starting to compete for territory. Charles Schwab, which manages $10 trillion, has recently made it clear that it will personally enter the BTC and ETH spot trading market, directly competing with a certain compliant trading platform. Why the sudden urgency? Simply put, they are watching their customers' money flow elsewhere to buy coins, missing out on interest, and feeling anxious. This wave signals a large-scale entry of established players, and a fee war is likely to break out, making it tough for purely cryptocurrency exchanges.

How do I see this matter?
The cryptocurrency market is increasingly tied to the fate of the US stock market. If the US stock market experiences heightened volatility due to these issues, major coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum will likely not be able to stay out of it, and following the roller coaster ride is a high probability event.

How should retail investors survive?
Don't be foolish and wait for the so-called "Christmas pump" to save you. In this market, volatility is the main theme.

Don't move your hands randomly: blindly going All in on short trades is the dumbest operation.

Keep an eye on the big players: The entry of giants like Charles Schwab with real capital is the true indicator of a long-term bull market.

Hold onto your bullets: The more panic there is in the market, the more opportunities lie hidden when others dare not take action. Keep cash in hand and wait for the market to fall into a deep pit before slowly picking up chips.

Don't fantasize about Santa Claus bringing gifts; get ready to face the upcoming storms. Opportunities are always born out of despair. Do you want to know in advance where the next wave of explosive growth will be?