2025-12-31 19:22:14

Recently, I've been feeling a bit heartbroken—gold and silver keep hitting new all-time highs, watching them soar every day, while BTC just sits there unmoving, making me want to smash my keyboard. Have you ever asked yourself: "When will this thing move?" "Should I cut my losses and switch to precious metals?" But hold on! I've been in the crypto market for over 8 years, and today I want to talk about why I think this sideways movement might be the best opportunity to eat some serious gains.

Look back at history, and you'll understand. After the black swan event in March 2020, precious metals went crazy—gold skyrocketed from $1,450 to a new high of $2,075, and silver was even more explosive, jumping from $12 to $29, more than doubling. But what was BTC doing at that time? It was just meandering between $9,000 and $12,000 for five whole months. During that period, the forums were full of "BTC is dead" messages, and many people couldn't hold on and sold. And then? In August 2020, metals peaked, and a large influx of capital flooded into the crypto market. BTC surged from $12,000 in one go to $64,800 in May 2021, more than five times higher. Those who endured through the pain turned losses into big gains.

Does this situation sound familiar? Gold has already surged to a new high of $4,550, silver has also hit $80, and BTC is still sideways. But the key difference is—current market conditions, the scale of funds, and institutional participation are not comparable to 2020. If this time truly breaks out, the gains to be made will definitely be even more substantial than last time.

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BlockBargainHunter

· 14h ago

In 2020, I was among the group that took losses, and I still regret it now. --- I'm really afraid of history repeating itself, having to watch others profit with my own eyes. --- Wait, gold and silver peak, and funds are flowing in. Can this logic be replicated? --- After such a long consolidation, I am starting to believe it. --- The key is to see when institutions will enter the market. Anything said now is just talk. --- Eight years of experience does carry some weight, but let's not forget this time might truly be different. --- Instead of waiting for a breakout, it's better to get in now. Anyway, it won't fall much further. --- History rhymes but doesn't repeat; don't treat 2020 as the Bible. --- That's a good point, but I still prefer to build positions gradually. The greedy ones have all been wiped out.

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ApeWithAPlan

· 14h ago

In 2020, I cut my losses, and now watching others make 5 times profit makes me feel anxious. --- Wait, is this time really different? Will institutional investors definitely pour money into the crypto space? I’m not so sure. --- Sideways trading is just an opportunity to buy the dip. I've heard this saying too many times, but in the end, most people still end up cutting their losses. --- Bitcoin is still stuck in place while gold hits 4550. What does that mean? It indicates that people still prefer gold and silver more. --- Can 8 years of experience guarantee this breakout? What about the 2021 peak prediction of "1 million BTC"? How is that looking now? --- I just want to know, if this sideways movement continues to fall, what should I do? Keep holding or give up? --- High institutional participation means doubling your money? Wake up, institutions are more likely to harvest retail investors, okay? --- Those who survived the last wave definitely made money, but that’s survivor bias. We can’t hear the voices of those who didn’t make it. --- There’s some truth to that, but I just don’t dare go all-in anymore. The psychological shadow is too big.

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SmartContractDiver

· 14h ago

Those who can't hold on and want to cut will all regret it; history just keeps repeating itself. Wait, this time the institutional strength is really different, huh? It's the same old spiel, said the same last time... Why hasn't BTC exploded yet? I'm getting anxious. Grit my teeth and hold back, let's wait and see. The moment precious metals peak is the real signal, remember that. Feels like they're just telling stories to the retail investors again. Five times the return? Just thinking about it makes me drool. Do you still dare to go all-in now? Will this time really be more brutal than 2020? I don't believe it. Consolidation is just a way to wash out people's mentality, isn't it?

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TaxEvader

· 14h ago

Cut and cut, what can it be cut into. Wait

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BearEatsAll

· 14h ago

Is this really a replay of 2020? It doesn't feel that simple. --- 8 years of experience are not for nothing; sideways trading indeed tests your mindset the most. --- The question is, has the peak of precious metals been reached now? I feel like it's still being hyped. --- I cut my losses on BTC once; this time I’m not moving at all, just holding on tight. --- Institutional participation is indeed different now, but that also means greater risk. --- Wait, gold at 80? Are you sure about that number? --- I feel sorry for those who cut at the bottom; looking at their decisions now makes me want to cry. --- Instead of guessing when it will explode, it’s better to figure out when precious metals will peak. --- Waiting 5 months for 5x gains, I believe it, but only if I can really hold on until that moment. --- History repeats itself, but it’s never exactly the same. Only gamblers would fully believe this logic. --- People entering now are betting that this wave’s institutional funds are bigger than last time—it's that simple. --- From your implication, are you saying I should start investing in BTC? I’m a bit tempted.

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