Crypto Is Growing Up—Why Some Everyday Traders Are Moving On

In brief

• Institutional giants now dominate market flows, potentially dampening the wild, rapid price swings that retail speculators crave.
• In the first quarter, Coinbase’s consumer volume dropped 35% sequentially, while activity on retail-favored networks like Base continues to shrink.
• Languid markets, underwater altcoin portfolios, and growing politicization have left some veteran hobbyists…