‘Smart Money’ Tools Reveal Where Crypto Capital Is Moving
Even if poor results can happen with a sound thesis (maybe an unexpected event changes conditions), what matters is the extent to which those individuals or institutions can sway markets by their mere presence. Like a large ocean vessel, large capital flows often take other things with it, even if they are moving toward an iceberg. Gauging the vessel’s direction ahead of time can offer clues into how closely you want to court disaster and how many life jackets you bring along.
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