Have you ever felt like the crypto world is on the cusp of something huge, but the big players in traditional finance (TradFi) are still dipping their toes in? Well, a recent tweet from Ethereum educator Anthony Sassal (@sassal0x) highlights just that, quoting macro investor Dan Tapiero's take on a Morgan Stanley survey. It's a wake-up call that we're still early in this game, with tens of trillions potentially flowing into crypto over the next 10-15 years.

Let's break it down. Tapiero points out that 82% of those surveyed by Morgan Stanley don't own any cryptocurrency yet. That's a staggering number, especially when you look at the tiny long exposures in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) compared to 2022 levels. He predicts that ownership and prices will hit new highs this cycle, with 2026 being a boom year. Sassal echoes this, emphasizing that most of the TradFi and macro world hasn't jumped in, but when they do, it'll be a slow but steady trickle of fresh capital.

The chart from the survey shows ownership trends for top cryptos like BTC, ETH, Solana (SOL), XRP, and Cardano (ADA). While BTC leads with 63% in 2025, the real story is the 82% who hold nothing. This "not holding any" category has actually increased slightly over the years in the visual, underscoring how much room there is for growth. TradFi includes institutions like banks, hedge funds, and pension funds managing trillions in assets. Their entry could supercharge the market.

What This Means for Meme Tokens

At Meme Insider, we focus on meme tokens because they're the fun, volatile edge of crypto that often captures retail imagination first. But this TradFi influx isn't just about blue-chip assets like BTC and ETH. As more capital enters the ecosystem, it spills over into altcoins and, yes, memes. Think about it: when institutions get comfortable with crypto basics, they'll explore higher-risk, higher-reward plays. Meme tokens, built on communities and viral trends, could see explosive growth as new money seeks alpha – that edge in returns.

For blockchain practitioners, this is a golden opportunity to build and educate. Projects like those on Ethereum, where many memes thrive due to its robust DeFi ecosystem (decentralized finance, which lets you trade, lend, and borrow without banks), will benefit immensely. Sassal's optimism reminds us that patience pays off in crypto.

Community Reactions and Broader Implications

The tweet sparked reactions like one user noting that most people still see BTC as for criminals and ETH as an internet monopoly – classic misconceptions that will fade with education and adoption. Another highlighted that normie (everyday people) money hasn't entered yet, while replies agreed we're early. Even skeptics pointed out that capital might flow into tokenized funds from big names like BlackRock on permissioned layers, but that still brings liquidity to the broader chain.

In the end, Sassal's message is clear: "You are not bullish enough." With Real World Assets (RWAs) – tokenizing things like real estate or stocks on blockchain – gaining traction, the bridge between TradFi and crypto is strengthening. For meme token enthusiasts, this means preparing for the wave. Stay informed, build your knowledge base, and maybe snag some undervalued gems before the trillions arrive.

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