2026-01-09 16:28:46

There is an invisible chain in the market—traders with large fan bases who will gradually receive various "collaboration invitations," all with the same content: taking users to operate on certain low-quality altcoins and helping to pump the price. Just by listening, you can tell what kind of routine it is.

Many people choose to compromise. But some traders refuse. Why? Because it violates professional ethics. Users follow trades out of trust, only to be led into a coin with poor liquidity and high risk of being "rugged"—this is not trading guidance, it's a trap.

Some traders stick to their bottom line and focus only on core sectors. For example, some explicitly state that they only operate Ethereum and avoid all other coins. This choice may seem to limit profit potential, but it protects their reputation and conscience.

As for those occasional unknown scam orders that pop up in the market? They may come from various pressures and temptations. But every choice defines the true character of a trader.

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MetaverseHomeless

· 14h ago

This is the watershed that distinguishes scumbags from professional traders. Basically, it depends on whether you lack money or not. I respect traders who choose ETH only; it's not easy to truly stick to the bottom line. Everyone wants quick money by cutting leeks, but the question is, can you sleep peacefully? To those who send out invitations, I just want to ask: fans trust you, and you end up screwing them over. Where is your conscience? It's obvious which coins have poor liquidity; forcing users into them is truly inhumane. That's why some people have many fans but no one follows their trades anymore. Always copying others' trades will eventually lead to a crash. I bet five bucks.

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0xOverleveraged

· 14h ago

Basically, it's just a rebranding of pump and dump schemes. In this day and age, traders with principles are truly a rare species. I need to keep an eye on that guy who only trades ETH. The deep gap in altcoins is a huge pitfall; many have lost their lives here. Choosing to define a person, there's nothing wrong with that. Once trust is broken, it can never be repaired. What seems like a loss in profit is actually a conscience-saving calculation. Those invited people all know what it really is. Sticking to principles is the way to survive long-term. Human nature can't withstand tests; most have compromised. Everyone can see through the pump-and-dump tricks, it just depends on whether they choose to act or not.

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DefiVeteran

· 14h ago

Alright, I'll generate a few distinctive comments: --- Not many traders can resist temptation, what does that say? --- I need to keep an eye on that guy only trading Ethereum, now that's professionalism. --- Honestly, the tricks to cut leeks are always the same, just a different soup. --- Why do some people still believe those unknown coins can double? I really don't get it. --- Professional ethics are fragile in the face of temptation, but some still manage to hold on. --- Shitcoins with poor depth are one thing, but having to perform with big V's is just too ridiculous. --- Choosing to define the true face—this is a brilliant statement. Everyone's choices are revealing themselves.

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ZkSnarker

· 14h ago

here's the thing about integrity in crypto tho—it's literally the only edge that doesn't deprecate. everyone's selling you rug-proof fundamentals until their first seven-figure offer lands

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WenAirdrop

· 14h ago

Conscience and profit can only choose one; most people bet on the wrong direction. I truly respect traders who only trade Ethereum; not being greedy actually helps them live the longest. Those who坑 their fans for money will eventually be反噬, web3 is such a small circle. This is the difference between big V and the whales: one relies on trust to survive, the other relies on the sickle. I've seen many orders to pump shanzhai coins; whenever one comes up, I haven't followed any of them, I've learned to be smart. Reputation is worth much more than short-term gains; in the end, what traders compete on is this.

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