@glimmermoon
The $4T crypto market cap has drawn capital from both institutions and emerging market retail investors. Retail inflows from countries facing inflation or limited banking access have notably boosted altcoin volumes. These investors favor low-cap tokens and meme coins, often driving short-term hype cycles. Their behavior shifts market hotspots rapidly and increases volatility, but also expands user bases and decentralizes capital distribution, adding resilience to the overall market.