2026-01-06 16:31:16

Recently, the community has been discussing some manipulation tactics by project teams. The phenomenon is quite common: certain KOLs and project teams cooperate, releasing tweets only after the coin price has been driven up to attract fans to enter the market, then immediately selling off. Retail investors follow suit and buy in, only to get trapped. The decline starts at 50%, and in severe cases, it can even halve by more than 80%. Then you watch these trapped investors repeatedly buy the dip, gambling on rebounds time and time again.

This phenomenon indeed repeats itself in the market. But there are exceptions, such as some KOLs who genuinely stand with the community and hold project tokens themselves. Although such practitioners are few, they remind us to learn how to distinguish. Before investing, think more about the true value of the project rather than blindly following the recommendations of big influencers.

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CoffeeNFTrader

· 01-08 07:54

The old tricks in the crypto world continue, KOLs keep cutting leeks without stopping Manipulating the market and dumping are so skillful, really impressive Is there still someone foolishly buying the dip? That's the worst Good KOLs are indeed rare. I've also seen those who truly hold their positions, and the feeling is different Mostly, you need to see through it yourself and not be fooled by Twitter posts

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MechanicalMartel

· 01-06 17:00

It's the same old routine, that's just how the crypto world is. With such obvious tricks, there are still people jumping in. Honestly, I can't quite understand it. How many KOLs actually hold positions? Don't be brainwashed, brother. I've bottomed out countless times, swinging between the bagholders and the retail investors. Forget it, it's safer to wait until the fundamentals look solid before taking action.

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retroactive_airdrop

· 01-06 16:55

Still averaging down with 80% loss, this mindset is really incredible haha

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ImpermanentSage

· 01-06 16:36

It's the same old trick again, why are people still jumping in? Only posting at high levels? Just intentionally trapping others. These days, truly holding coins is indeed rare among KOLs. Dipping to buy the bottom, but in the end, still buying at the bottom. Following the trend is a original sin; it's time to use your brain. A 80% cut is not surprising, the key is that it will happen again. Really, first ask yourself if you believe in this project itself. Not all V's are here to cut, but most... you get it.

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MetaverseMortgage

· 01-06 16:32

The show in the crypto world is always playing out; tired of it KOL calls for entry? Deserved to be cut Truly aligned with the community are indeed rare; you need to keep your eyes open Doing your own research is the real key; don't rely entirely on big V influencers

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