In the past few days, the crypto community has been filled with a familiar sense of panic. Calls of "Collapse, run!" have been echoing one after another. Then, some big figures come out and say, "Don't be afraid, it will be okay," which temporarily steadies people's hearts. But this kind of comfort is like eating a piece of candy; the sweetness doesn't last long.

I want to approach this from a different perspective. Instead of repeating those clichéd motivational speeches, I want to honestly say: Thank you for this wave of decline.

Sounds crazy? But anyone who has been in this market long enough understands—only when the tide truly recedes can you see which projects are swimming naked. More importantly, this is when you can pick up those genuine players that panic selling has pushed out, at bargain prices.

Rather than following the crowd and shouting panic, it's better to put on a contrarian lens and dig through this "ruin" to see what’s hidden beneath.

**What’s the use of what the big players are saying?**

Honestly, it’s just giving the market a shot of sedative. It provides a psychological support point, giving people a short-term sense of reassurance. But once the sedative wears off, the reality that needs to be faced doesn’t disappear for a moment. Truly skilled investors should use this brief moment of clarity to do the most important thing—recalibrate your investment compass.

**How to do that? Use stress testing.**

In a bull market, everything shines and stories are told with flair. But now, it’s different—declines are the best stress test. Immediately review your portfolio and ask yourself a few questions:

Has this token fallen far more than the market? Is its competitiveness based on marketing hype or real moat? Is the team still building or have they already left? Does the funding logic make sense? Are there real needs for the ecosystem applications?

This check doesn’t require you to be a tech expert; you just need to be a bit cautious. Projects that can’t withstand a decline probably won’t survive even after two more months.

Conversely, projects with moderate declines, solid fundamentals, and active teams are now worth paying attention to. Buying in at this time is often the smartest move.

This market, at its core, rewards those who dare to stay sober when others are panicking.