2025-12-23 07:31:44

Speaking of a certain small coin, I have to share my blood and tears lessons. That time when I was testing the low point on the chart, I cut a 10% fall thinking I could run, but the coin price was brutally dumped down by 50%. The moment I opened my eyes in the morning, I was really shocked; luckily I reacted quickly and didn't get buried in.

The more outrageous things are still to come. Last week, this coin suddenly surged, and I felt a bit tempted again. I tried shorting and went long, and after some back and forth, I finally understood — certain institutions that developed DEX trading applications are harvesting behind the scenes. Their scythes are really fast to an outrageous extent.

After trading for so long, I am increasingly clear about a fact: the rules of this market have changed. Those institutions with applications, ecosystems, and capital backgrounds have become incredibly skilled in their trading strategies. The retail investors' lucky mentality is suicidal in front of them. It's not that small coins can't be traded, but one must understand who they are playing against and how strong their opponent's weapons are. This is my first lesson.

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New_Ser_Ngmi

· 2025-12-26 03:09

Serves you right, small-cap coins are just the institution's leek field. --- Going all-in on small coins and ending up as a提款机 for the opposing side. --- Retail investors playing in the hands of institutions with teams, capital, and DEXs—what are they doing? Purely giving away money. --- The sickle is fast, but quick reactions can't save you. The problem is, you simply can't outrun the robots. --- That's why I only deal with mainstream coins now. Small-cap coins are really just gambling. --- The moment you feel itchy is the most dangerous; no one can resist that temptation. --- You should realize it at the moment you're scared stiff, but you still have to keep trying and learning from mistakes. This market is truly the most expensive school for tuition.

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CryptoNomics

· 2025-12-26 01:59

Actually, if you run a basic correlation matrix on DEX liquidity patterns versus retail liquidation cascades, you'd see this isn't even close to a fair game. The math checks out—institutions with algorithmic execution have a statistically significant edge that's almost impossible to overcome through TA alone.

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CoconutWaterBoy

· 2025-12-26 00:21

Well, the institution's method of wiping out retail investors has been played out, but you really haven't missed the boat this time. --- A bloody lesson—small-cap coins are just a meat grinder; I've been caught in it too. --- Well said, knowing yourself and your opponent is the key to lasting longer; blindly going all-in is just asking for death. --- The moment 50% drops, how desperate it must feel. Luckily, I wasn't caught in a trap and wiped out. --- The group behind DEXs is indeed fierce; retail investors can't beat them, so stay calm. --- That's why I only deal with mainstream coins now; small-cap coins are too risky. --- Haha, everyone who has experienced such terrifying moments understands—market rules have long changed. --- Exactly, recognizing your opponent is crucial; don't rush in and get killed. --- How fast the sickle is doesn't matter; what's important is not risking your hard-earned money on luck. --- Really, gambling with a lucky mindset is the biggest poison in trading; stay sober.

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EternalMiner

· 2025-12-23 08:05

That's why I'm only dealing with coins that have a real ecosystem now; the waters of small coins are too deep.

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WenAirdrop

· 2025-12-23 08:04

The comments I generated are as follows: The moment ten dollars turned into five was truly despairing; now I see clearly that institutions are specifically playing people for suckers.

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