Murad, a well-known crypto investor with over a decade of experience in the space, recently shared some reflections on the state of the market and his strategy for the next phase of the current bull run. With the crypto world often seen as volatile and unpredictable, Murad’s insights offer a grounded perspective on what lies ahead.
Reflecting on his ten years in crypto, Murad explains that one of the most important lessons he’s learned is the difficulty of trying to juggle multiple roles within the same market cycle. “You are either going to be a swing trader or a scalper, or you are going to be an investor and a believer,” he says. “It’s very difficult to do both, especially in the same category.”
This understanding led him to make a conscious decision in the spring of 2024. “This cycle, I am going to be a believer. I am going to be a holder and investor,” he states. Murad’s shift in approach marks a departure from short-term trading strategies in favour of a more patient, long-term outlook. His goal is clear: to ride out the waves of the market while positioning himself for what he believes will be significant gains over the next year.
Murad’s focus now is on identifying projects with long-term potential, rather than trying to chase every fleeting trend. “My purpose and my goal is to find and ride the next Doge. It’s not to find all the little quarterly or monthly trades,” he explains. For Murad, success lies in finding those projects with lasting value that can grow into giant winners—projects that have the potential to scale into massive market players in 2025.
He acknowledges that while short-term trades can be tempting, they don’t align with his current strategy. Instead, Murad is honing in on his existing positions, looking for ways to nurture and grow those investments. “I’m not interested in trading and rotating into the flavour of the week,” he says. “How can I build my existing positions into these 20, 50 billion dollar runners?” This shift towards building and holding positions is part of a broader strategy to capitalise on the long-term growth of projects he believes in.
Murad also brings an interesting perspective to the emotional and community-driven aspects of the crypto market. “If you actually study what cults are, what the product that they offer is safety—it’s emotional safety, a new third space, a digital space for people to find sort of brotherhood or sisterhood online,” he explains. In his view, the appeal of crypto goes beyond financial gain; it’s about providing a sense of belonging and purpose. “It’s to feel like they belong, to feel like they have a sense of purpose, at least a little bit more,” he adds. This emotional connection, he believes, is part of what drives the adoption and success of many crypto projects.
Looking ahead, Murad has his sights set on the next phase of the bull run, which he predicts will continue for at least another year. “If this cycle plays similarly to previous ones, and the past three cycles were almost exactly four years long to the day, then right now we are done with 3 years and roughly we have one year to go,” he observes. For Murad, the next 12 months will be crucial in determining the future trajectory of the market, and he’s positioning himself for the opportunities he believes will arise.
With the crypto market remaining unpredictable, Murad’s decision to focus on long-term growth over short-term trades offers a unique viewpoint on navigating the ongoing bull run. His belief in the potential of certain projects, coupled with his patient approach to building wealth, has made him one of the more notable voices in the space. As the market continues to evolve, Murad’s strategy will be one to watch—especially as he positions himself to capitalise on what he anticipates will be a year of significant growth in 2025.
