Recently, a wave of enthusiasm has swept through the community: Dominic Williams, the founder of the Internet Computer project, publicly declared that he is optimistic about ICP surpassing the $1,000 mark in the first quarter of 2026. Once this news spread, the community instantly exploded. From the current price to $1,000, there are dozens of times of potential growth ahead. The founder personally setting such a specific and aggressive target is quite rare in the crypto space—it's akin to an official "confidence booster." The community's excitement skyrocketed, and FOMO began to spread.

But behind this frenzy, I have a hint of skepticism: Is the founder's setting of a clear long-term price target for his project based on a solid technical roadmap and rational judgment, or is it a high-level hype campaign? Honestly, historical cases tell us that the latter often dominates. These "price predictions" based on personal visions are inherently unpredictable; they tightly bind investors' expectations to a single individual and a specific moment—such binding itself carries risks.

It is precisely because I see this clearly that I am even more committed to my core assets—those stable holdings that do not rely on any founder’s promises, but follow transparent mathematical logic. Whether ICP ultimately reaches $1,000 as promised or not, part of my wealth needs to be allocated into an independent, reliable system that is not swayed by personal predictions.

This is my sober understanding of the market: never entrust the future of all your assets to what someone has said. More rationality means less chance of regret.