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The capital-rotation thesis is more interesting than simply chasing OKB. A potential sequence could look like: OKB strength → attention on OKX/X Layer → increased ecosystem activity → capital searches for secondary beneficiaries. But there's an important distinction: being connected to an ecosystem doesn't automatically mean a token will receive its capital flows. 👀 What I'd watch $ETH — infrastructure beneficiary If X Layer activity grows and Ethereum-linked settlement/usage increases, ETH could benefit indirectly. But the relationship isn't a guaranteed one-to-one flow. $SOL — broader risk-on beneficiary SOL could benefit if traders become more willing to move further out the risk curve, although its performance doesn't necessarily depend on X Layer. X Layer / DeFi tokens — highest potential, highest risk This is where a genuine second wave could emerge, but I'd want to see actual TVL growth, transaction activity, liquidity and users rather than simply a narrative. 🧠 The key principle Don't ask: > “Which coin hasn't pumped yet?” Ask: > “Which ecosystem is receiving new capital and converting it into measurable activity?” That's the difference between rotation and FOMO. If OKB's rally eventually produces measurable growth across X Layer and its surrounding ecosystem, the second-wave thesis becomes much more credible. If OKB rises while ecosystem activity remains stagnant, then the move may remain largely token-specific. Follow the capital, verify the usage, and only then consider the valuation.