2025-12-25 16:26:10

The recent market has been a bit dizzying—on one side, various high-profile projects sell out in seconds amid hype and are criticized for rug pulls; on the other side, frequent warnings about stablecoin de-pegging risks have reignited panic. Honestly, this isn't the first time we've seen such scenes. Remember those projects with high-yield promises? They pledged astronomical annual returns, attracted massive capital, and ended up with nothing but chaos.

Now? Market sentiment is like a roller coaster. A piece of good news comes out, everyone rushes in; a risk signal appears, everyone panics and sells. Are we really chasing the thrill of short-term gains, or are we genuinely seeking long-term, stable asset appreciation channels?

A moment of reflection makes it clear—often, stories of sell-outs are packaged as "unprecedented market consensus," but in reality, they might just be a one-time release of FOMO. When the tide recedes, those who were not prepared are exposed, and the losers are always the retail investors who follow the trend too late.

This is also why I’ve recently focused more on foundational protocols that follow a steady, prudent approach—projects that do not rely on celebrity endorsements, do not chase hot trends, but truly embed transparency and sustainability into their core. When the market is driven by narratives, those "boring" projects rooted in technology and security tend to last the longest.

Instead of chasing the latest trend, ask yourself: Is this investment for quick profits, or for genuine, steady wealth growth? A single thought can make a tenfold difference in the outcome.

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FarmHopper

· 5h ago

It's the same old story, every time it's "this time is different," but it turns out to be the same old way of cutting profits. --- That's correct, but most people simply can't change. They get hyped up by good news and make impulsive decisions. Truly calm protocol selection is rare. --- I agree with the underlying protocols, but they're just too boring. No one pays attention. --- FOMO is like a drug; it's addictive and hard to quit. --- The problem is that "stable" strategies can't give the thrill of getting rich overnight—that's the real motivation. --- I always think this way: as soon as I see others making money, I can't sit still anymore, haha. --- The risk of losing your anchor is truly frightening, more terrifying than any project that cuts the leeks. --- Stable strategies? Those protocols from last year all died this year, didn't they? --- That's why I only play what I understand; everything else is just gambling.

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GasFeeWhisperer

· 5h ago

It's the same old story, tired of hearing it... But honestly, those projects that sell out in seconds lately are really a bit outrageous. Instead of following the trend, it's better to settle down and look into the protocol layer stuff. It’s not as exciting, but at least you can sleep well. Many people just can't shake their FOMO habit. When the tide goes out, everyone’s true colors are revealed. Taking a steady and conservative approach is indeed boring, but it lasts longer... This is the key to long-term gains. Really, the moment you choose an investment target, you've basically decided the outcome five years from now.

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AirdropHunterWang

· 6h ago

Here we go again, it sounds good but how many people can really do it? --- It's always the same, after talking about lofty principles, they still end up rushing in. --- The underlying protocol is indeed stable, but the gains are so crazy that it’s hard to bear. --- Honestly, I’m the kind of retail investor who gets blinded by FOMO, and I can’t change that. --- Boredom = no hype = no speculation = no quick money. I’ve figured out this logic. --- Are there still projects daring to rely on celebrity endorsements? They’re just targets now. --- Ten times difference? I think a hundred times difference is also possible. --- Basically, it’s a tug-of-war between greed and rationality. The one who wins survives. --- The steady approach is to endure slowly, but at least you won’t lose everything overnight. --- Those sold out in seconds, I just skip over them now when I see them.

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SatoshiSherpa

· 6h ago

You're so right. I've had enough of this wave of cutting leeks show, each one hyping more than the last... When the tide goes out, you can really see who's swimming naked. I've also recently started paying attention to projects quietly building infrastructure. FOMO really can be addictive; you need to exercise restraint.

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