The author, who claims an 8-figure gain on $ASTER, is now highlighting Plasma ($XPL) as the "next big crypto trade" with potential for significant upside. He also suggests $ETH could go to zero, indicating a bearish outlook on Ethereum. Investors interested in high-risk, high-reward crypto plays might consider researching $XPL further, while those holding $ETH should be aware of this bearish sentiment.