The characteristics of this market cycle: Less attention, but a surge in the number of tokens. Countless rugs, quick cash grabs, and lack of sustainability have drained retail investors' money and patience. So, the market is starting to return to its roots: Seeking tokens with real revenue (like HYPE) Going through cycles (like UNI) Tokens with rigid utility (like BNB) The desire for blue-chip assets—this is the market's way of healing itself and the beginning of a new cycle. Crypto in 2026 won't disappoint