Unpopular opinion: Stop looking for the 'next big thing' when solid plays are right in front of us

Been watching a lot of chatter lately about chasing moonshots, especially in the crypto space, while perfectly decent, if less flashy, setups are being ignored. It's almost like everyone's become allergic to a steady 5% when there's a rumor of a 500% somewhere else. I saw someone the other day talking about getting into some meme coin based on a tweet, while $BAX is sitting here at 21.32 after a little dip, offering what looks like a relatively clear bounce opportunity for those who actually do their homework. Or consider the $BRLUSD which had a nice bump today to 0.19346, still volatile sure, but the moves are structured.

I get the allure, I really do. The thought of turning a small sum into a yacht fund overnight is intoxicating. But how often does it actually happen for the average retail trader? More often, it's a game of musical chairs where someone's left holding the bag. Chasing $UNI from its 2.76 lows to its current 2.812 high, for example, is fine for a quick scalp, but the relentless search for the 'next big thing' often means missing out on the more predictable, albeit less glamorous, gains. It feels like a distraction from fundamental analysis and sound risk management. Am I just an old cynic, or is this chasing behavior actually detrimental to long-term portfolio growth? Push back, I'm genuinely curious if I'm missing something.