2025-12-31 17:21:28

The altcoins that are frequently promoted by KOLs are not cheap in terms of promotional expenses paid by the project teams. Ultimately, this money still comes out of retail investors' pockets.

Many people advocate that retail investors should actively DCA into altcoins to buy the dip, but think about it carefully—what is the logic behind the coins that are being aggressively promoted? It’s nothing more than a triangular game among the whales, KOLs, and retail investors. In this game, our confidence should come from mainstream coins—Bitcoin is the true safe haven for retail investors.

The worst-case scenario for altcoins is nothing more than going to zero. Given that, instead of frequently chasing highs, it’s better to watch them decline with a cold eye. When market sentiment stabilizes and liquidity is sufficient, we can leverage the market’s strength to turn the tide. Such a strategy is most advantageous for retail investors.

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LiquidityWhisperer

· 8h ago

To be honest, I don't touch any coins promoted by a KOL. Promotion fees are scraped from retail investors' hard-earned money, I'm fed up. Honestly, just hold BTC. I've seen through the copycat schemes of those pump-and-dump projects. Watching them crash is the real source of happiness. Waiting for an opportunity doesn't mean waiting for recommendations. DCA into copycats? Dream on, I'm not that naive. This triangular game is just a setup. Retail investors can only be exploited for profit; what else can they do? Instead of chasing the high, it's better to relax. Anyway, the coins that go to zero are always in other people's pockets.

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MissedTheBoat

· 2025-12-31 17:51

Haha, I knew it. Those coins that are hyped up every day look ridiculous. Turns out they are really just scamming us. --- Instead of getting trapped in altcoins, it's better to sleep peacefully holding Bitcoin, worry-free. --- That KOL approach has been played out. Do they really think they are doing it for our benefit? --- DCA altcoins? Laughable. It's just helping the whales take the buy-in. --- Wait until liquidity increases before rushing in. Chasing high now is pure suicide. --- One sentence: Bitcoin is my father, everything else is gambling. --- When will the promotional expenses be reflected in the coin price? Only from my losses can I see it. --- Aren't there many cases of altcoins going to zero? Why are people still rushing in? --- Watching coldly from the sidelines—this phrase is perfect. Not participating is the best way to fight back. --- It's good to see through it. Don't let FOMO cloud your judgment. Holding mainstream coins is the way to go.

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ChainWanderingPoet

· 2025-12-31 17:50

In simple terms, it's just a trick to cut leeks; KOLs eat the meat while we drink the soup and still end up losing money. --- DCA altcoins? Uh... I think you must have your head waterlogged. --- Really, Bitcoin is the reassuring pill; all those flashy coins just look annoying. --- Wait, are you still trusting KOL recommendations? I just laughed out loud. --- People still chase after zeroed-out assets every day; I can't play this game. --- Observing coldly from the sidelines is truly a secret weapon; just watch them fall gradually. --- In triangular games, retail investors are always the worst off; who doesn't know that? --- Instead of chasing after altcoins every day, better to sleep soundly with Bitcoin. --- All those promotional expenses will ultimately be paid by us; just thinking about it makes me uncomfortable. --- Honestly, I only play mainstream coins now; everything else is虚的.

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GweiWatcher

· 2025-12-31 17:49

Someone should have said this long ago, the KOL's scheme of cutting leeks is truly outrageous. --- Bitcoin is the king, altcoins are just scams. Wake up, everyone. --- Wait, why didn't I think of this... Are all the ones I bought before being cut? --- Watching coldly from the sidelines is indeed better than chasing after altcoins—aren't you just asking for death? --- That's right, the promotional expenses ultimately come out of our pockets. No matter how you count it, it's not worth it. --- Instead of DCA-ing into altcoins, it's better to hold Bitcoin and wait for the rebound—that's the way retail investors should live. --- It's the same old trick: KOLs call signals, pumpers run away, retail investors take the hit—cycle repeats. --- With such a high risk of zeroing out, who dares to go all-in on altcoins? I really don't understand. --- Market stability before taking action—this sounds simple, but very few can actually do it.

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BearMarketSunriser

· 2025-12-31 17:35

Really, those who follow the trend and buy knockoff coins are just getting cut like chives. It's always the same routine: KOLs hype a few coins, and the price rises; retail investors rush in and get trapped. Let's just honestly hold onto Bitcoin, and stop dreaming about getting rich overnight. I've heard too many stories about knockoff coins, and in the end, it's just a mess. DCA into knockoff coins? I think it's DCA into their own hard-earned money. The whales have already laid out the path, just waiting for us to take the bait. Instead of constantly watching those zeroing trash coins, it's better to hold mainstream coins steadily and wait for a rebound. Basically, it's a game of musical chairs; few make it out alive. I've calculated that a month's promotional expenses for KOLs are enough to trap a batch of retail investors, understand? Now, it's better to watch coldly and only act when the market truly stabilizes—that's the way retail investors should operate.

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