I would say, convert your crypto to stable coin/token or in fiat when time is right. This way you would say thanks to whales for profits and also that you got to buy cheap coins.
If you can't defeat them, join them.
Joining a pope is more beneficial than fighting them, because the maneuvering has a clear purpose. They sell large amounts of bitcoin the price will go down, so instead they buy bitcoin prices will rise. So just follow the information circulating about the popes who control large amounts of bitcoin.