#机构投资加密货币 Seeing the news that DBS Bank has added another 2,000 ETH to its holdings, my first reaction isn't excitement but caution. Don't get me wrong, institutional involvement isn't inherently a bad thing, but it highlights a truth—the flow of money in the crypto space always moves toward players with strength.

Over ten years ago, I was also the type to follow big institutional moves, thinking that following smart money would lead to profits. It wasn't until later that I realized that institutional deployment cycles and retail traders' FOMO psychology are completely different dimensions. DBS Bank holding $1.2 billion—what does that indicate? It shows they can withstand volatility and that they have enough informational advantage and long-term planning. But retail traders? They often see such news and rush in impatiently, ultimately becoming the bagholders.

After experiencing several setbacks, I learned the most important lesson: institutional entry is indeed a positive signal, but it’s not a reason for you to jump in immediately. Ask yourself three questions—where is your cost basis? How long can you hold? If the price halves, can you still sleep well? If the answers to these three questions are uncertain, then no matter how many positive news there are, they are just noise fueling your anxiety.

True defense is staying alert in such moments and not being pushed by public opinion.