Recent discussions on X have made me rethink this wave of the market. The Fed just injected 74.6 billion dollars, and many are betting that this will push up BTC and ETH. But looking at BlackRock's actions is quite interesting—their clients are simultaneously selling nearly a billion worth of BTC, and this rhythm of inflows and outflows naturally makes people wonder: are institutions optimistic or are they short-term cashing out?



Another phenomenon worth noting is that projects like certain Meme coins follow a very clear pattern: hype in the early stage, then dump in the later stage, much like a futures game. Retail investors are often fooled by these short-term false signals, chasing highs and selling lows.

We've seen this before in 2018—liquidity increased, yet the bear market still arrived. Now, at the beginning of 2026, this lesson must be remembered. Looking at K-line charts alone is not enough; understanding the underlying factors is crucial. For example, some prediction platforms now allow users to express market sentiment through betting, and this mechanism is more reliable than blindly following the trend.

The money from the Fed can indeed stimulate risk assets, but it also amplifies market volatility. This is the key point—cryptocurrency is becoming more mainstream, with deep institutional participation, but this also means retail investors need to understand the rules, or they risk becoming the little guys.

In the long run, the best approach is to learn more and think more. Education and understanding market mechanisms are far more important than chasing hot trends. Many communities and projects are now doing this—providing free education to help everyone avoid pitfalls. Market observation requires calmness and learning. Keep the rhythm right and don’t be led by short-term signals.
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GasFeeBeggarvip
· 8h ago
BlackRock's approach is completely different from what retail investors think How can there still be people taking over when institutions are cashing out? The Fed is printing money, and we're getting cut... something feels off Has no one remembered the lesson from 2018? It's happening again? Those who look at candlestick charts should wake up; the real value lies in the underlying logic The meme coin tricks are old news, and some still fall for it—truly incredible If we don't learn from this, next time we'll still be the chives' fate
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MainnetDelayedAgainvip
· 8h ago
According to the database, how long has it been since BlackRock clients sold nearly 100 million BTC, and the Fed injected 74.6 billion? It is recommended to include this in the Guinness World Records. --- The dumping cycle of meme coins is proportional to the number of days project teams take to hype and ferment. This rule will eventually be verified. --- From 2018 to 2026, retail investors' tuition payment progress bar is still loading. --- Inconsistent institutional entry and exit rhythms? Feel free to add data; I have a well-organized table recording it. --- Watching candlestick charts is less helpful than looking at a timeline. Retail investors always lose at the starting line when chasing high, and this is nothing new. --- Free tutorials to avoid pitfalls sound good, but only a few will truly survive the next bear market. --- The Fed's money has been poured in, but who is cashing out and who is taking over? This question has been asked since 2018 and still has no answer.
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rekt_but_vibingvip
· 8h ago
Is BlackRock dumping? Then my holdings are really solid haha Institutions are cutting each other left and right, and retail investors are just caught in the middle as the little guys That 2018 wave was a bloody lesson, and now it's happening again? I'm just going to lie flat Meme coins are just a gambler's game, see who can run faster Fed printing money ≠ guaranteed rise, that logic is too naive, brother Wait, no, BlackRock clients sold nearly 100 million BTC? Then what about their own holdings? That's the real key Chasing high and killing low in the short term is doomed to explode, should have realized that long ago This market feels a bit strange, seems like even the institutions are uncertain Predictive platforms betting is definitely more reliable than blindly watching K-line charts, at least you need to think Retail investors not learning is truly a fate of being harvested, ruthless but real
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BlockchainDecodervip
· 8h ago
Research shows that the selling behavior of BlackRock clients contrasts with the Fed's liquidity injections, which essentially reflects the phenomenon of internal signals within institutions being inconsistent. It is worth noting that from a technical perspective, this arbitrage hedging pattern was documented in detail by academia as early as 2018. Data indicates that retail investors' chasing highs and selling lows often lag behind institutional actions by 60-90 trading days. The key issue is that most people have not established a probabilistic thinking framework similar to prediction platforms. In summary, blindly trusting the Fed's stimulus is a typical hindsight bias.
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GateUser-74b10196vip
· 8h ago
BlackRock is selling, we're buying. Is this logic really foolproof? Institutional cash-out is just that—an institutional cash-out. Don't always think they have some big plan. That wave in 2018 caused many people to lose money. Are people still chasing meme coins now? Aren't they afraid of getting burned? The Federal Reserve's money is just so-so. Retail investors are always the last to take the hit. Learning more is indeed important, but even if you learn, it doesn't necessarily mean you'll make money, haha. Information asymmetry works like this: those who knew early win passively, those who knew late get cut passively. BTC has had its ups and downs, it's dizzying to watch. Long-term holding still feels more secure. Short-term signals are all lies; I've become numb to them now. No matter how carefully you read candlestick charts, it’s useless. The key still depends on a bit of luck. Liquidity increases but so does risk. Who can master this balance?
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AirdropHarvestervip
· 8h ago
BlackRock's move is truly brilliant, eating and spitting out at the same time. This is institutional gameplay. Retail investors are still chasing meme coins, while they are already playing chess. Wake up, everyone. The lessons from 2018 were not learned in vain; history tends to repeat itself. This time, we must truly remember. The Fed's money printing has driven asset prices up, but we need to see who is selling off. That is the core issue. Don't just focus on K-line charts; understand the game rules behind them. Otherwise, you'll be the one being harvested. Instead of chasing the hot trends, it's better to learn the market mechanisms. That is the true amulet of protection. When institutions enter the market, it means the game has upgraded. The rules are more complex, and retail investors are more likely to get trapped. Stay calm and observe > blindly follow the trend. This has been my biggest takeaway.
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