2025-12-26 02:22:59

The Punk NFT market has seen quite a few interesting phenomena recently. After an investor lost $500,000 on such projects, their attitude changed 180 degrees — from a holder to a staunch bear, even labeling themselves as a "bearish Punk." These investors typically predict that Punks should drop more than 70% from their current position. Interestingly, when someone bets with even odds that Punks will really fall 70%, they refuse and instead demand 5:1 odds before willing to bet. This contradictory attitude of "being bearish in words but cautious in practice" is not uncommon in the NFT community. When someone points out this inconsistency, they often throw a tantrum on social media. Behind this lies the complex psychology of NFT market participants after losses — openly criticizing the market may be a form of emotional venting, but when it comes to actually betting, they reveal their real market judgment.

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ChainProspector

· 3h ago

Haha, this is ridiculous. Shouting loudly about a 70% drop in price, but when it comes to odds, they fold. --- A typical fear of loss mentality. What sounds like emotional venting is actually just looking for a way out. --- Losing 500,000 and still insisting on the "bearish" persona—this is too common in Web3. --- I just want to know if this guy is still holding. Most likely, he is. --- Only willing to bet at 5:1? That means he already mentally conceded defeat. Stop pretending. --- Every time I see this kind of operation, I find it funny. The biggest enemy after a loss is your own mouth. --- Why doesn’t the community mock these double standards more? --- Honestly, it’s a casino mentality—after losing, they dare not continue to bet. --- The Punk thing has definitely confused some investors’ minds. --- I bet this guy will start bullish again when he sees a rebound.

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TxFailed

· 3h ago

lol the classic "i lost 500k so now i'm a pundit" arc. technically speaking, that 5:1 odds pivot is basically them admitting they don't actually believe their own thesis... saved you a few ETH watching this one unfold tbh

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ApeEscapeArtist

· 3h ago

Claiming bankruptcy but wallet remains honest—that's the true picture of the NFT circle. Losing money and then acting up, it really makes me hesitant to bet, it's hilarious. This guy is the type who says "I'm bearish on myself," but his logic doesn't add up. Talking tough but being more timid than anyone when betting—why bother? All the crazy complaints after losses are just to deceive his own psychological balance. It's all acting; afraid of a draw and insisting on 5:1 odds—time to come clean. I've seen many self-deception routines like this; that's just how the NFT circle is. Behind the mouthy persona of the trash talker is someone who is actually scared and looks down on others a bit. $500,000 in tuition fees, bought the identity of a "bear," is it worth it? Really want to see who dares to use his predictions for contrarian trading.

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CrossChainMessenger

· 4h ago

A loss of 500,000 USD has been incurred, and now they speak confidently, but they only dare to bet 5:1... This is the most authentic 모습 of web3. --- They claim to be bearish on Punk, but they refuse to place bets. I've seen many cases of this split personality. --- Haha, is that all? Losses turn into hatred, emotions become labels, and the NFT community performs this drama every day. --- Being bearish is one thing, but changing the odds makes you timid. This psychology could be the subject of a thesis. --- Losing 500,000 USD and insisting on dragging everyone down into the water, I understand, but there's really no need. --- When you can't win, you throw a tantrum—typical loser mentality. --- If you're brave enough to shout about a 70% drop, you should also dare to bet 5:1. Why are you afraid again?

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PretendingToReadDocs

· 4h ago

Trash talk vs real money, the eternal classic contradiction --- The lesson from $500,000? Why bother --- Haha, I only dare to bet with 5:1 odds, shows I'm still a coward inside --- Thinking of labeling Punk as bearish? Really mind-blowing --- I understand the emotional outlet after losing money, but don't pretend to know everything --- This is called "I’m bearish but I don’t gamble," a genius move in the NFT community --- Always the same, mouth says down 70%, but when the betting comes, immediately turns into a coward --- Anyway, I don’t trust those who constantly talk down, they don’t even dare to bet --- Honestly, still have illusions about Punk, otherwise why would I care so much about the odds --- When emotional, you can see people's true colors, truly remarkable

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