2026-01-06 13:24:33

In the big gambling table of the crypto world, you'll find an interesting phenomenon——those who ultimately win big are never the traders who nod along and flatter everyone they meet.

Quite the opposite. Those who truly monopolize the discourse power and establish their own influence are often the ones willing to express dissent, even if they are criticized or chased by others. You may ask why? It's simple—people with ambiguous stances have no followers, only spectators.

When you start to be disliked by others, it means you have formed an opinion. Having an opinion means having risk bearers, which means there are followers behind you. And those who try to please everyone and cater to every retail investor will ultimately only become a backdrop in the market.

Winners never rely on popularity; they rely on stance and execution.

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DancingCandles

· 01-09 00:47

It's reasonable, but the ones who truly win have long since shut up, while those who constantly express opinions are mostly still losing money. Having a firm stance is not wrong, but only if your stance can really make money. This logic sounds very correct, but after looking around, I see many people with opinions who are also caught in traps. Content creators can indeed attract fans, but at the moment of cashing out, fans realize what being "cut" really means. Sometimes being low-key might really be the best strategy; don't let too many people know what you're thinking. Winners do have stances, but many winners also don't boast on social media at all. That's true, but the crypto world is even more ruthless—people with stances are often also taught a lesson by the market. Execution is indeed important, but most traders with opinions simply can't keep up with execution.

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ParallelChainMaxi

· 01-08 09:58

That's why those who are indecisive all day long eventually disappear; only with a stance will people follow. --- Exactly, without enemies there are no followers; this is the survival rule of the crypto world. --- Really, compared to trying to please everyone, I’d rather be criticized and stand my ground. --- People with clear stances make money, while the nice guys lose money. That’s not wrong. --- So the question is how to have enough execution power to turn stance into profit... --- I've definitely seen too many traders who want to be the nice guy but end up with nothing. --- It sounds simple, but in reality, you have to bear the risk of being attacked. Not everyone can handle that. --- This explains why big influencers in the crypto world are controversial figures. --- When the stance is vague, fans will disperse; this is the biggest harm to big influencers. --- Honestly, only those who are hated can be loved; a moderate stance is a form of slow suicide.

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TeaTimeTrader

· 01-07 05:59

This statement is correct, but it's too absolute. I've seen many who are firm in their stance but end up dying badly because their execution ability can't keep up. --- Having a strong stance is a double-edged sword; the key is to have real skills, otherwise you're just a troll. --- Hmm... So, should I, who honestly keeps a low profile and makes money quietly, just admit defeat? --- I don't quite agree with this logic. There are plenty of winners in the crypto world, and you don't necessarily have to create opposition to make money. --- Interesting, it feels like this is endorsing some big V's. --- To put it simply, it still depends on whether the market gives face; having a stance is useless without a market. --- I just want to ask, how come those silent whales make the most money? --- I completely agree. Lukewarm water ultimately won't become much. --- It sounds like encouraging confrontation, but the real money-makers don't have time to argue with people every day. --- This view is fresh, but in practice, it still depends on luck, doesn't it?

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NftBankruptcyClub

· 01-06 13:54

Hey, really, I've seen too many brothers trying to please everyone and ending up with nothing. Having a stance is what makes people follow you; without one, you're just a tool. That's right, those with ambiguous stances have long been washed out. That hits hard... I'm the kind of person who wants everything but ends up with nothing. The ones who nod furiously are the worst; I've seen too many of them. But execution is the real key, right? No matter how great your ideas are, if no one helps you implement them, it's useless. Being criticized just proves you're no longer invisible.

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CryingOldWallet

· 01-06 13:51

That's right, but winners with a tough stance also need to come out alive, or they'll just be cannon fodder for harsh criticism. The more fiercely a person is criticized, the more attention they get. This logic makes sense. Really, those nice guys at the end of the day are indeed forgotten.

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TokenCreatorOP

· 01-06 13:45

That's right, the fence-sitters often end up suffering the worst. I've seen too many fence-sitters disappear during bear markets.

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RugResistant

· 01-06 13:38

nah this reads like cope for toxic behaviour tbh. analyzed thoroughly and found the actual red flags here—conflating "having conviction" with "being a polarizing grifter" is a common attack vector in crypto. plenty of winners stay quiet, execute flawlessly, let the work speak. DYOR but the ones screaming loudest? often the first to rugpull when scrutiny hits.

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RebaseVictim

· 01-06 13:35

That's right. After so many years in the crypto world, it's clear that the knowledgeable people are indeed those with a stance. It sounds a bit harsh, but that's really how it is... People with ambiguous positions are hard to remember. Honestly, those who are criticized are actually more likely to turn things around. This is quite ironic.

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MEV_Whisperer

· 01-06 13:32

Really, after watching so many fence-sitters, I find the people being criticized more interesting. Honestly, having a clear stance is a sign of having the ability to bear risks, I respect that. If the topics are not aligned, it's impossible to establish genuine influence—that's a rule. The result of trying to please everyone is that no one will remember you.

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LiquidationSurvivor

· 01-06 13:30

That's right, those who sit on the fence are always just a backdrop; winners must have a sharp tongue.

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