Currently, at this critical juncture, the most important thing to do is—wait. Wait for what? Wait for the U.S. government funding bill to settle.

The latest update is that the Democrats have enough votes, and the temporary funding bill is likely to extend funds until January 30th, temporarily resolving the shutdown crisis. The voting process is still ongoing, and the results can come at any time.

Regarding market performance, last Friday was quite interesting. The U.S. stock market fell sharply, but the crypto market held steady and did not follow suit with a breakdown. What does this indicate? Money is still inside the market, and panic has not fully erupted. This is the calm before the storm; until the news becomes clear, no one dares to act rashly.

Once the "door" opens, emotions will follow. When the market stabilizes and enthusiasm rises, altcoins will have the chance to catch up and take off. After all, for altcoins to move, the overall environment needs to be sufficiently hot.

But don’t get too excited too early. Although there are many positive news over the weekend, if the shutdown issue drags on without resolution, a short-term correction is also possible. The market is like this—there’s always a time lag between expectations and reality.

What to do? Prioritize stability. Chasing gains or cutting losses now is just seeking excitement. Wait for signals and a clear direction before taking action—that’s what sensible investors should do. Don’t rush; opportunities will come.