In a recent Satoshi Club interview, Anndy Lian, bestselling author, early crypto adopter since 2012, and former advisor to governments and enterprises like Hyundai, shared sharp insights on navigating today’s bear market, the misunderstood role of memecoins, and what truly drives sustainable projects.Lian believes the next major altcoin or memecoin season won’t arrive until Q1 2026, possibly triggered by macro tailwinds like renewed quantitative easing or a bullish fiscal stance under a potential Trump administration. Until then, he advises caution. “Right now, it’s just too risky.” Assets could still drop another 90% twice over, especially as institutional players and ETFs dominate price action. Retail investors should wait for a clear upward trend before re-entering.Contrary to popular belief, Lian sees memecoins, not utility tokens, as the real on-ramp for retail adoption. “All they need to do is see the meme. If they like it, they buy. There’s no need to understand business models.” He argues that many top-20 blockchains have high TVL but low real user engagement, while chains like Ethereum, Solana, and Base thrive due to active communities and genuine usage.For Lian, community is the foundation of any lasting crypto project. “If they only have money but no community, the price will fall like crazy, even if listed on Binance.” He evaluates authenticity by checking X engagement: real comments, not bot spam like “love you dog,” organic likes, and wallet distribution showing meaningful holder stakes. VCs, he notes, even use video cams to monitor post engagement in real time to detect artificial inflation.With 1,000 dollars to invest, Lian recommends a diversified memecoin approach: allocate across 10 promising new tokens per cycle with a trusted group. The goal is not to win every bet, but to catch one or two 100x+ runners. “As long as one hits, it’s more rewarding than putting money in Ethereum hoping for a 5% gain.” He warns against “toilet paper hands,” retail traders who sell at the first 20% profit, as they undermine sustained rallies.For new projects, Lian outlines a lean playbook. Secure strong VC backing and control token supply. Launch via Binance Alpha or similar tiered listings. Use airdrops and KOLs for early awareness, but delay major marketing until market sentiment turns green. Trade sideways initially to preserve capital until a broader bounce enables a coordinated pump. He adds that while marketing is cheapest now due to low noise, only well-funded teams should attempt it. “If you have 100 million dollars and are willing to spend it, you could become the next PEPE.”Lian ties crypto’s fate to U.S. fiscal policy. He watches institutional buyers like Michael Saylor and Tom Lee as sentiment barometers. “Crypto will not bounce back if the U.S. screws up this time. But if Trump or positive news emerges, expect a sharp altcoin surge in Q1.”Beyond trading, Lian champions education. He corrects misinformation online, from confusing spot liquidations to misunderstanding ADL mechanisms, because “spreading false info makes the whole industry look stupid.” Whether hosting 14-hour Twitter Spaces or mentoring newcomers from Africa, his mission is clear: “I’m not here to squeeze people’s money. I want to provide the best knowledge so retail can grow, believe in something, and work on something.”In a space often ruled by hype, Anndy Lian’s message is refreshingly grounded: real value comes from community, conviction, and clarity, not just charts and coins.
