In the crypto market, the rise and fall patterns of altcoins often confuse many investors. They sometimes surge, sometimes plummet, like a carefully designed game. What exactly causes retail investors to fall into this cycle?



Let's first look at common investor thoughts: "This coin hasn't surged yet, it will definitely explode," "When it drops, I’ll keep adding to lower the average cost," "Hold tight and don’t sell, eventually it will turn around and make big profits." These sound reasonable, but what actually happens?

When building a position at a low point, investors are eager to buy in, and when it rises to a high point, they hesitate to sell, full of dreams of "soaring to the sky." But then they look again, and what they thought was a low turns out to be the highest point today. More funds are投入, but the price keeps falling. Account balances shrink, and psychological defenses collapse.

Why does this happen? Because the real market manipulators have long seen through retail investors’ ideas. They control data, influence funds, sway public opinion, and lure you in with false hope again and again, only to trap you in despair.

What can retail investors rely on? Nothing but luck and so-called "intuition." Those flashy candlestick techniques and professional analyses are powerless in the face of large capital—like tricks in the martial arts world, easily defeated by true market players.

It’s time to wake up. If you’re still repeatedly caught in traps, consider a different perspective: your投入 should be idle funds, with limited risk tolerance. Don’t let crypto trading become your entire life. Focus on your job, spend time with family, and return to the rhythm of real life—this is the long-term stable choice.

Real profit doesn’t just depend on luck; it’s more about the art of choosing—selecting reliable coins, accurately judging market directions, finding like-minded communities, and learning from experienced people. These are the core strategies to navigate through bull and bear cycles.
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GmGmNoGnvip
· 4h ago
What was said is that you should have understood the rules of this game from the very beginning.
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liquidation_surfervip
· 7h ago
You're right, there are too many brothers who keep adding to their positions until they go bankrupt.
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DAOdreamervip
· 7h ago
There's nothing wrong with that, but to be honest, you have to experience the loss yourself to truly understand.
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OldLeekMastervip
· 8h ago
Basically, it's just that we can't compete with the big players. How can retail investors fight back?
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