Recently, there has been an interesting phenomenon: a well-known tech mogul on social media first criticized a major exchange, then turned around to post adorable Shiba Inu photos and act seriously to flirt. This seemingly casual move actually cleverly shifts traffic — the topic heat instantly shifts from market competition to cute pets, and fans follow the rhythm.

What does this phenomenon reflect? In simple terms, it shows the power of the attention economy in the crypto market. When Bitcoin hovers around $50,000, and Ethereum and Dogecoin fluctuate at their respective levels, a single Weibo post or statement can trigger intense market sentiment swings. Celebrity effects have become one of the invisible drivers influencing coin prices.

From the perspective of the altcoin season, such trending topics do attract retail investors’ attention, leading to flows into various small coins. But the real timing of the altcoin season depends on the Federal Reserve’s policy direction and overall market sentiment. Expectations of rate cuts and loose liquidity are key factors driving this round of market rally.

Overall, the crypto market works like this — data, policies, and personalities are all competing, and retail investors need to see the trend clearly rather than being led by a single topic.