Many people interpret "all-in" as recklessness, but in fact, there is a carefully crafted market judgment behind it. Some trading experts' strategies are indeed not suitable for ordinary retail investors, especially those engaged in short-term contracts—they don't provide specific buy or sell points, but rather the overall direction and trend assessment.
Do you remember the wave of Ethereum bottom-fishing calls earlier this year? At that time, the comment sections were full of opposition and even insults. Most retail investors didn't believe the market would reverse, and instead were driven by emotions, buying at high points, only to see their coins drop tenfold, fiftyfold, or even worse, completely breaking their mentality.
But look closely at the current market sentiment—almost all bearish voices, with people retreating from the scene, shorting, and betting on zero. There's an interesting reversal logic here: when everyone thinks the sky is falling, the turning point is often right in front of us. Will all altcoins really go to zero? Not to mention, historically, moments of widespread bearish consensus often mark market turning points.
Those who hold their positions steadily at the bottom are actually using a simple strategy—buy when no one cares, sell when everyone is chasing. Retail investors are tortured by emotions and short-term fluctuations, while experts are betting against the prevailing pessimism. That’s why the market always favors the few who make money.
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GasFeeDodger
· 01-06 19:41
Basically, it's gambling psychology. Retail investors get cut every day and still don't learn their lesson.
The more people are bearish now, the more I want to buy the dip. History always repeats itself.
Getting chips at the bottom isn't really difficult; what's hard is whether you can endure that period of despair without being washed out.
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failed_dev_successful_ape
· 01-06 18:01
Another argument about "reverse operation"... But honestly, it's true that collective pessimism often appears at the bottom. I'm currently looking at some coin charts, and it's really all negative voices. But wait, as I always say—knowing a reversal is coming and actually daring to go all-in are two different things.
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The mindset between making money and getting chopped up like a leek is just a matter of attitude, but this thing called mindset—whether you like to hear it or not—is essentially gambling.
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I've seen too many people say they're waiting for the bottom, only to find that when the bottom arrives, they can't catch it. That's the most heartbreaking part.
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It's true that the market always has a minority making money, but not all of those are experts; some are just lucky.
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The short-term trading approach with contracts is indeed dangerous. I've seen too many accounts blow up instantly; even the most precise judgment can't withstand a black swan event.
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Going all-in assumes you've really done your analysis, but most people think they've analyzed it clearly when in fact they're just gambling.
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DataPickledFish
· 01-04 07:55
You're right, but I'm just afraid you won't listen. During the bottom, it's all insults, and only the tough ones dare to build positions at this time.
Really, the reverse sentiment is about 99% accurate.
Wait, why does this logic feel a bit familiar? Someone was also hyping this up like last year… and the result was…
Whether to go all-in or not, the key is whether you've suffered losses before. Those who have lost ten times understand this best.
The consensus that the bottom is bearish is the strongest signal, I’m not joking. History will repeat itself.
Retail investors are just played to death by emotions, there's nothing more to say. When the mindset is shattered, everything is over.
I don’t believe you, first send a screenshot of your account.
Futures trading is basically gambling, stop pretending it’s something else.
Real experts have already gone silent, and those still calling signals… just think about it.
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FOMOSapien
· 01-04 07:55
That was really brilliant. The people who bought at the bottom are now the happiest.
Wait, why do I feel like I got caught at a high again...
Going all-in is not gambling; it's against human nature. Retail investors can't do it.
Where are the people whose mental state has collapsed? No news in the group.
Consensus of bearishness = darkness before dawn. I believe in this logic.
So I have to ask, where exactly is the bottom? I already sold early...
If this wave truly reverses, I can only watch helplessly as I liquidated earlier.
The phrase "a few people make money in the market" really hits home.
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TokenSleuth
· 01-04 07:53
That's right, the silent ones at the bottom often laugh last; retail investors are just dragged down by emotions.
When a bunch of people are bearish, I actually remain optimistic; history repeats itself this way.
Going all-in is not gambling; it's understanding the market rhythm thoroughly, which retail investors can't do.
Those who truly make money never argue in the comment sections; they quietly accumulate at the bottom.
The recent Ethereum bottoming phase probably has everyone laughing now; who was criticizing them back then?
Consensus on being bearish is the strongest signal; this is game theory, brother.
Retail investors always want precise buy and sell points, but the experts are after the overall trend.
Now, with all the bearish voices, I actually think an opportunity has arisen.
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TrustlessMaximalist
· 01-04 07:33
Wait a minute, right now it's all bearish voices... Isn't this the best opportunity to buy in? History always repeats itself.
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MonkeySeeMonkeyDo
· 01-04 07:31
Basically, it's a reverse operation. Isn't that how most people end up losing money?
Really, I am that useless person who bought the top and got caught ten times over. Now these words hit me hard.
Bottom-fishing sounds simple, but how many actually dare to go all-in? I, for one, am too scared.
Buy when there's consensus to be bearish? Feels like gambling too. Who can truly accurately grasp the turning point?
This wave is indeed full of bearish voices, but it doesn't feel much different from last year. Still, I'll keep observing.
The difference between experts and retail investors lies in mindset. Unfortunately, most people's mindset has already collapsed.
Going all-in sounds impressive, but in reality, how many have gone broke because of it?
Many people interpret "all-in" as recklessness, but in fact, there is a carefully crafted market judgment behind it. Some trading experts' strategies are indeed not suitable for ordinary retail investors, especially those engaged in short-term contracts—they don't provide specific buy or sell points, but rather the overall direction and trend assessment.
Do you remember the wave of Ethereum bottom-fishing calls earlier this year? At that time, the comment sections were full of opposition and even insults. Most retail investors didn't believe the market would reverse, and instead were driven by emotions, buying at high points, only to see their coins drop tenfold, fiftyfold, or even worse, completely breaking their mentality.
But look closely at the current market sentiment—almost all bearish voices, with people retreating from the scene, shorting, and betting on zero. There's an interesting reversal logic here: when everyone thinks the sky is falling, the turning point is often right in front of us. Will all altcoins really go to zero? Not to mention, historically, moments of widespread bearish consensus often mark market turning points.
Those who hold their positions steadily at the bottom are actually using a simple strategy—buy when no one cares, sell when everyone is chasing. Retail investors are tortured by emotions and short-term fluctuations, while experts are betting against the prevailing pessimism. That’s why the market always favors the few who make money.