Why retail traders depend on institutional players in this market. Think about the numbers—there are only a handful of major whales controlling significant capital, yet billions of retail participants scattered across the ecosystem. A single whale can move markets with enormous buys or sells, proving their point through raw capital. But retail traders? They need to follow where the smart money flows. That's the asymmetry of the game. The whales set direction, and shrimps navigate based on whale movements. Until retail coordination reaches critical mass, this dynamic isn't changing anytime soon.