2026-01-12 07:26:22

Every time I see some big figures shout out astonishing market predictions, I can't help but laugh while also feeling sorry for my own wallet—do you understand this feeling?

Think about it, enormous expectations must be backed by huge investments. But here’s the problem: can those who make these predictions really bear the risks that come with them? Honestly, I have my doubts.

When such investments exceed the actual capacity of any individual or institution to bear, who ends up paying the price? It’s still us, the market participants. The crazier the expectations, the more complex the subsequent capital flows become, and ultimately, it’s not the spokesperson who gets hurt, but the retail investors following the trend. This is the magic of the market—and also its trap.

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StableBoi

· 01-12 07:56

Here we go again. These influencers' predictions are more and more outrageous, and in the end, it's us retail investors who suffer the biggest losses. --- Basically, it's just a way to harvest retail investors' money. They boast, and we pay the price. --- Oh my God, it's always like this. When will I stop following the trend? --- Crazy expectations = complex funds = my money is gone. I’ve memorized this formula. --- Really, I now treat what big figures say as jokes. Protecting my wallet is the real key. --- I've seen this trick too many times. Next time I hear any predictions, I'll try to do the opposite.

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AirdropHunterXM

· 01-12 07:51

Here we go again, big influencers make bold predictions and retail investors foot the bill, same old playbook for real.

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DegenWhisperer

· 01-12 07:41

Oh, you're so right. When a big V opens their mouth, retail investors just shell out money. Truly amazing. --- It's the same old story: they draw a pie, and we're just paying off debts. We're tired of this routine. --- The problem is, these prophets can run away if they lose, but we have nowhere to go. --- Every time, it's like gambling—following the trend. Who's to blame? It's all our greed. --- High investment equals high risk, but the risk is always on us. This logic really makes sense. --- Crazy expectations = complex capital chains = big harvest for the leek farmers. It's just one routine repeated. --- Really, those people are just using concepts to harvest the leeks. We're all rushing in. --- Instead of blaming the big figures, better ask yourself why you have to follow the trend. --- This is Web3, brother. Dreams and traps are often just one tweet apart.

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NFTRegretDiary

· 01-12 07:26

It's the same old trick again, I'm so tired of hearing it that my ears are getting calloused. The real money always goes into our pockets, while they remain unscathed. Who's fooling us this time? I'm already numb. Following the trend feels good for a moment, but it's a cremation ground afterward. It's always the same routine. They talk sweetly, but in the end, we're the ones cleaning up after the big players.

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