Recently, the market signals have become so overwhelming that it’s dizzying, with debates on rate cut expectations and crypto prices both heating up.



Let’s talk about rate cuts first. According to Polymarket data, the probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut in December has surged to 93%, making it almost a certainty. At the same time, Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee made a bold statement: cryptocurrency prices may have already bottomed out, but the real explosion hasn’t started yet—the future growth potential could reach 200x.

Sounds great? But the arguments in the market are as fierce as ever.

The biggest debate is over Ethereum’s valuation. The opposition points to the numbers: a price-to-sales ratio as high as $380 billion, but just $1 billion in annual revenue. Holders are paying 146 times more per dollar of revenue than Amazon investors. These numbers are indeed eye-popping.

However, supporters aren’t buying it at all: You’re evaluating Ethereum with traditional financial models? It’s the foundational network for the future financial system—the value of the assets it carries is what matters, not just simple revenue figures. It’s like using P/E ratios to judge Amazon in its early days; you’d completely miss its growth logic.

Even more interesting is BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s stance. He manages a $80 billion Bitcoin ETF, but calmly reminds everyone: Bitcoin is essentially a “panic asset,” mainly sought after during fiat currency depreciation and financial turmoil. It’s extremely volatile, and there’s high risk in short-term trading.

That’s the current state: rate cut expectations pushing things up, explosive growth predictions being shouted, valuation doubts throwing cold water, and risk warnings never ceasing.

Which side are you on? Do you think this round presents a solid opportunity, or is the volatility risk something to watch out for?

(The above is a summary of market information and does not constitute investment advice. Please do your own research.)
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blockBoyvip
· 11h ago
200x growth potential? Just talk, wake up everyone. --- Talking about rate cuts and surges, sounds better than singing. --- Fink really hit the nail on the head with that one, calling it a panic asset is spot on. --- Ethereum 146x? That’s because they haven’t figured out what it can actually handle. --- Feels like it’s time to cut losses again, haha. --- Those who argue about valuations every day have already lost by the time there's an answer. --- Let’s wait for the rate cuts to actually happen, right now it’s all just an options gamble. --- Tom Lee talks tough, but I’d be crazy to believe him. --- Everyone’s hyping valuations, but no one’s asking who’s actually using this crappy network. --- Larry Fink is right, no one’s paying attention to volatility risk.
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WalletManagervip
· 11h ago
93% probability is pretty much set, but the key still depends on how on-chain data behaves. My multisig wallet is already prepared. --- ETH valuation controversy? That's a mistake, it should be about gas fees and DeFi TVL. Traditional valuation models are a joke for Web3. --- 200x growth potential sounds great, but no one has actually calculated the risk factor. In fact, private key security comes first. --- Fink talks about fear assets, but I actually think he's scared. With an $80B ETF scale, saying something like that shows he’s not confident. --- Hold onto your tokens, don’t get scared by volatility. On-chain wallet concentration is decreasing, which means whales are positioning. That’s the real signal. --- With rate cuts and the Bitcoin ETF boom, asset allocation needs to factor in token storage costs. Cold wallets are way better than spot holdings. --- Instead of worrying about valuation, it’s better to audit your own contract risks. The real opportunity lies in cross-chain bridging. --- Those who predict 200x growth—do they dare to entrust their private keys to institutions? I don’t buy it.
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AlphaBrainvip
· 12h ago
93% probability of a rate cut? Even with such a high chance, people don't dare to go all in—it just shows they're not confident, haha. The real breakout hasn't started yet. 200x growth potential? Just take it as talk, don't take it seriously. Ethereum's valuation is indeed ridiculous—investors are paying 146 times Amazon's price. How does that calculation even make sense? Larry Fink is right—panic assets are just panic assets, don't try to wrap them in stories about being the foundation of future finance. I just want to ask: if rate cuts happen, does that really mean crypto prices have to go up? Haven't there been counterexamples in history? Taking sides is meaningless—you still need to figure things out for yourself before making a move. There's just too much noise right now.
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LiquidityLarryvip
· 12h ago
93% probability? That’s basically a sure thing, it should have been lowered already. A 200x growth potential sounds exciting, but who the heck can time the bottom perfectly? That 146x on Ethereum—how can you apply traditional valuations to Web3? It’s just absurd. But Larry Fink, who manages $80 billion in Bitcoin ETFs, still calls it a panic asset... that’s a bit awkward, haha. Short-term speculation is too exhausting, holding long-term is more reliable.
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ruggedNotShruggedvip
· 12h ago
200x? Just ignore it, they say the same thing every cycle.
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