Top Crypto Tweets of the Day:  KOLs on the Crypto Cycle, DeFi State, & More

At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading below $82,000, Ether has fallen below $1,800, and the total crypto market cap stands at $2.6 trillion. Meanwhile, the fear and greed index leans toward fear.

The market dip is linked to broader economic uncertainty, including changing trade tariff policies, which have put additional pressure on the market. These factors are contributing to a shift in the crypto market cycle, moving from growth into a more cautious phase.

Follow along to discover 5 popular crypto tweets that reflect diverse opinions within the crypto community. 

1. No Supercycle to Expect: Says Cas Abbé 

Cas Abbé (@cas_abbe), a crypto trader and Web3 Growth Manager at LBank shared his predictions about the current crypto market cycle. In summary, he’s not very optimistic.

The influencer believes the following three things are likely to happen:

• Crypto will continue its typical 4-year cycle without any extraordinary performance, often referred to as a “supercycle.” This cycle is closely tied to Bitcoin's price fluctuations, which are influenced by halving events that reduce miner block rewards by half.
  
• Scams, hacks, rug pulls, and greed will lead to 99% of people losing money, just like in the past cycle.
  
• No more 5-figure airdrops will be available for $100-$200.

Cas Abbé’s post serves as a reality check, as some commentators have pointed out. However, the market could take unexpected turns as well.

2. Q1 2025 Was the Worst For BTC and Ether Since 2018: Gordon Shares Data 

@AltcoinGordon shared data from CoinGlass showing that the first quarter of 2025 had the worst Bitcoin and Ethereum returns in seven years.

Bitcoin's return dropped by over 10% during the quarter, while Ethereum saw a decline of approximately 45%.

In January 2025, Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $109,000, marking a significant milestone. However, Ether struggled to break past its previous high of around $4,890 reached in November 2021. 

3. @fabdarice Believes Revenue Drop Doesn’t Mean Ethereum Is Dying 

Ethereum solo staker fabda.eth (@fabdarice) referred to Ethereum's on-chain revenue drop since 2021. This decline, however, doesn’t mean the network is dying, he notes. 

@fabdarice highlights several key improvements in Ethereum, including transaction fees dropping below $1, increased network activity, and a 15-fold rise in transactions thanks to rollups. 

He mentions that before switching to Proof-of-Stake, Ethereum had no revenue at all. 

According to the analyst, Ethereum is going through a transformative design that will ensure long-term viability. 

4. Patrick Scott Looks Back on 5 Years of DeFi Growth

Patrick Scott, host of the Dynamo DeFi YouTube channel, reflects on how DeFi has evolved over the past five years. He notes that what was once considered a fantasy has now become a mature infrastructure with a dedicated user base.

When analyzing the trading volume on decentralized exchanges (DEXes) during the current crypto market cycle, Scott points out that despite significant retracements, the growth of the industry remains clear.

In 2020, the Total Value Locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols was under $1 billion, and it was considered a good week when DEXes recorded more than $50 million in trading volume.

Today, more than $93 billion has been deposited into DeFi apps. Over the past year, DEXs have consistently surpassed $23 billion in weekly volume, with a high of $200 billion in January.

According to Scott, the current DeFi chart reflects a return to fundamentals, signaling long-term stability in the sector.

5. This Crypto Market Cycle Was All About Profit-Chasing, @MoonOverlord Observes

Trader @MoonOverlord believes the defining feature of the current crypto market cycle has been an aggressive focus on profit-taking, with traders prioritizing short-term gains over long-term vision.

“Every rat and snake in the universe showed up to extract as much as they can,” he says, pointing to the influx of opportunistic players seeking quick riches.

Looking back at previous cycles, Moon says there was more of a focus on bigger ideas like DeFi, crypto becoming a reserve currency, or institutional investors jumping in. But this time, it feels different.

@MoonOverlord even jokes that people are treating this cycle like it's life or death, going all-in on trades as if their entire family’s survival depends on it.