Recently, discussions about regional deployment have been quite heated. Some voices believe this is a tactic to harvest retail investors, especially suggesting that small-scale players shouldn't get involved. However, based on actual data, the situation might be different from what everyone thinks.

The logic behind regional deployment is actually straightforward—it's not about blindly spreading money across the globe, but making precise, differentiated allocations based on the policy environment, capital flows, and user base in different regions. Many people think this is a game only big funds can play, but actually, the opposite is true. Small funds, due to their smaller size, are more agile in capturing market opportunities, and their execution efficiency is higher. An example: an investor used a principal of 50,000 to focus on compliant projects in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and now their investment has grown to 200,000, a fourfold increase. What does this show? It’s not the scale of capital that determines returns, but whether you can read the market’s changing trends.

From late 2024 to early 2025, the most noticeable change has come from the shift in attitude of Middle Eastern capital. Previously, industry consensus held that Middle Eastern wealthy individuals were only interested in traditional assets—oil, real estate, gold—and had little enthusiasm for the crypto market. But reality has challenged this view. Starting in the second half of last year, Middle Eastern sovereign funds and large-capital investors have begun to actively deploy in the space. Abu Dhabi’s sovereign fund invested $1 billion to buy a 20% stake in a mainstream compliant platform, and Saudi Arabian capital is also following suit. This isn’t a small move; it’s a massive flow of funds shifting from waiting on the sidelines to taking action.

There are several logical reasons behind this change in capital flow. First, Middle Eastern countries are promoting economic diversification strategies, shifting from reliance on oil to technology and financial innovation. Crypto and blockchain fit perfectly with this strategic need. Second, geopolitical factors are putting pressure on traditional dollar asset allocations, prompting some Middle Eastern capital to seek more flexible global asset allocation solutions. The high liquidity and cross-border nature of the crypto market just meet this demand.

For investors looking to participate in regional deployment, the key is to grasp these shifts in capital flow. When large amounts of capital enter a region, they often drive up the valuation of related projects and improve the ecosystem. Early participation naturally offers greater profit potential. But the prerequisite is to choose the right direction—not all markets are worth attention, but rather those with capital inflows, policy support, and gradually maturing project ecosystems.

The core competitive advantage of regional deployment lies in information asymmetry. While mainstream voices are still debating, true capital is quietly reallocating. Seizing this moment, regardless of the size of your funds, offers an opportunity to share in this wave of dividends.