2026-01-18 11:28:06

A Reflection Triggered by Rumors

Recently, there was gossip about the personal life of a well-known exchange founder. He denied it in three words and also said something quite sobering: Learn to distinguish false information, and you can become wealthier.

This may seem like casual gossip within the industry, but it actually reflects a real issue in the crypto market—how serious information pollution has become.

News is everywhere, mixed with truth and falsehood. Most people follow the trend without verification. An unfounded rumor can be hyped up so much that if it were about "a certain project securing large funding" or "a coin being listed on top exchanges," more people would jump in without hesitation.

Small-cap coins are especially susceptible to manipulation through such rumors. An unverified piece of news combined with market sentiment can distort the price in minutes. You might think it's based on fundamentals, but in reality, someone is just setting the pace.

How to avoid becoming "fuel" for the fire?

**Verify the source**—Official channels and rumors are worlds apart. When you see a leak, ask yourself: Is this from an official tweet, or is it just a big V (influencer) relaying it? The longer the chain, the more cautious you should be.

**Don’t be misled by "hearing says"**—Words like suspected, rumors, allegedly are often fabricated. When you see these words, raise a question mark.

**Focus on concrete information**—Exchange announcements, official project updates, on-chain data are reliable. They won't deceive because they can't be faked.

**Think about who benefits**—Who is the person releasing this information trying to help? Retail investors can't profit from rumors; they can only lose money. Clarifying this helps you avoid most traps.

The market isn’t short of stories; what’s lacking is a mind that’s not easily swayed. Next time you see a shocking revelation, pause for three seconds, then ask yourself how credible it is. Persisting in this way will gradually improve your ability to avoid pitfalls.

Keep a steady mindset, and don’t let rumors dictate your trading commands.

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RektHunter

· 2h ago

Here we go again, acting like it's real, but who in the circle doesn't know it's all just acting. Retail investors are just the ones getting cut; information gaps... you just can't keep up. On-chain data doesn't lie, that's true, but most people can't understand it either, haha. Really? I thought everyone made money off rumors. Official channels? Bro, sometimes even the official sources are just lying. This article is so right. I can't count how many people around me have been caught by this kind of news. Stay calm? Are you kidding? This market is inherently a game of strategy. The key is to learn how to read people; you should be aware of who is spreading the news. Long chains of information, I just ignore them... there are too many.

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AirdropLicker

· 2h ago

Damn, it's the same old story, I should have learned this long ago --- That's right, the longer the chain, the more ridiculous it gets --- It's always like this, as soon as the news comes out, your mind goes haywire --- Retail investors are always the last to know, that's the reality --- I need to remember the source verification point, or I'll get cut again --- Official accounts and big V influencers are worlds apart, the difference is huge --- It's really about maintaining skepticism and not being brainwashed by stories --- The most heartbreaking part is the second half, it really helps to lose less money --- I've read articles like this a hundred times, but I just can't execute

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MetaNeighbor

· 2h ago

That's right, too many people are being led astray. Brothers who got caught again this time, remember next time, don't touch things that official accounts haven't mentioned. The longer the message chain, the more false it is—that's an ironclad rule.

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MentalWealthHarvester

· 2h ago

This guy is right. I used to be the kind of person who believes rumors without question. I've been burned too many times by rumors, so now I just skip over phrases like "it is said" or "I've heard." Enough already, it's the old story of "distinguishing truth from falsehood." The problem is, everyone knows it, but no one can do it. Really, on-chain data is the hard currency; everything else is just storytelling.

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Rekt_Recovery