PANews reported on April 21 that Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat and chairman of BitMine, stated in an interview with CNBC that retail investors will be the main fuel for the next wave of stock market gains. Many retail investors missed the rebound during the previous war-related sell-off, and as panic subsides, they will re-enter the market, providing significant buying power. With continued corporate earnings growth and the return of retail funds, investors may be facing "one of the best periods of their lives" over the next 18 to 24 months. However, Tom Lee also emphasized short-term risks, stating that the market may still need to test the new Federal Reserve chairman before a significant rally can occur.