As the crypto market enters a new phase, Binance CEO Richard Teng has turned his attention to what he believes are the true sources of long-term value. They do not involve hype, headlines or short-term noise. His three core ideas frame how he believes crypto should be approached: long-term vision beats fast trends, community strength compounds over time and having early conviction in the right assets can lead to growth far beyond initial expectations. A maturing market is reflected in his view — one where attention is being turned away from speculation and toward patience, structure and belief in utility. Compounding isn’t just for traditional finance.In crypto:· Long-term vision > short-term hype· Community value compounds over time· Small, early investments can grow exponentiallyStay focused. Time rewards conviction.- NFA pic.twitter.com/bWpLPGoNLl — Richard Teng (@_RichardTeng) May 26, 2025 This perspective emerges just as macro conditions begin to tilt further in crypto’s favor. Bonds are breaking down. Yields are rising. Trust in traditional risk shelters is fading. Meanwhile, Bitcoin is holding above $105,000 and behaving more like a macro hedge than a tech experiment. In Teng's framing, compounding goes beyond price action. It is about behavior: staying focused while others chase exits and recognizing how network value and user conviction can build over time. The exponential curve he shared was not just financial; it was a reminder of how outsized outcomes in crypto often come from sticking with quality over time, not chasing the newest trend. Meanwhile, Ethereum is not surging, but it is stable. Altcoins are starting to see early inflows, particularly in themes like decentralized finance, layer-2 solutions, artificial intelligence and tokenized assets. Teng’s message seems to resonate here, too: the opportunity lies in the buildup, not just the breakout.