Recent data shows that the number of crypto assets holders and active trading users worldwide has surpassed 420 million. Among this large group, users from the Chinese-speaking regions (including mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore) account for approximately 15% to 18%, estimated to be between 60 million to 75 million. This data highlights the significant position of Chinese retail investors in the global crypto assets market.

However, in stark contrast to the number of ordinary investors, there are only about 180,000 to 190,000 people truly engaged in blockchain and Crypto Assets-related work. This group includes developers, project teams, exchange employees, venture capital personnel, and staff from research institutions, among others. Among them, professionals in the Chinese-speaking region account for about 10% to 15%, roughly 20,000 to 30,000 people.

This disproportionate ratio reveals a unique phenomenon in the Crypto Assets market: the ratio of professionals to retail investors is less than 0.05%. In other words, the vast majority of participants in this market engage with an investment or speculative mindset, while those truly involved in technology development and industry building are relatively few. This pattern of "a minority developing tools, and a majority participating in speculation" reflects the current state of the Crypto Assets market.

This phenomenon has sparked multifaceted reflections. On one hand, it reflects the widespread appeal and popularity of Crypto Assets; on the other hand, it exposes the industry's shortcomings in terms of professional talent reserves. In the future, how to balance investment enthusiasm with technological innovation, and how to attract more professional talent to join, will be important issues facing the industry's development.

As the market continues to mature, we can foresee that the proportion of professional practitioners may gradually increase. This not only contributes to technological advancement and innovation but also brings more stability and sustainability to the entire industry. At the same time, for retail investors, enhancing their knowledge base and risk awareness has become increasingly important.