2026-01-04 22:21:06

There's a common tactic in the industry. Create two accounts, set identical take-profit and stop-loss parameters, and make a move when the market trend is mild. When market volatility truly widens, one account skyrockets while the other plunges, and the two extreme P&L figures are right there.

That's when the promotional opportunity arises—take screenshots and post them. The account data looks incredibly authentic, quickly climbing the exchange's leaderboard. The platform itself is also happy to promote these popular accounts, providing traffic and exposure.

Once the rankings are established and fame grows, the subsequent story unfolds naturally. Followers flock to copy trades, commissions start rolling in, and the harvest of retail investors begins. Many top accounts on the trading floor follow this path. From unknown to opinion leader, the entire process is actually quite straightforward and crude.

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AirdropNinja

· 01-06 08:37

Really, I've seen too many of these operations. The trick of two accounts mirroring each other has long been widespread. Wait, this logic seems familiar—my friend might be using it too. That's tricky. Honestly, who hasn't been fooled by this kind of screenshot? The key is that the platform even cooperates with the push, which is just aiding and abetting. Most of the top accounts are doing this kind of thing; who knows, one of them might eventually get caught. Tsk, while others are making a fortune, we're still studying K-line charts. It's a bit unfair. I can see it now—this industry is ultimately a game of information asymmetry.

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MEVSandwichMaker

· 01-04 22:49

Wow, isn't this the same trick I see every day? Two accounts, one positive and one negative, with data looking perfect. This move is really clever, no wonder those on the leaderboard are so good at bragging. Honestly, everyone who followed the trades has been exploited for profit, and they still believe in them. It's so simple and brutal to make a quick profit; why didn't I think of that? The platform is also an accomplice, recommending as soon as the hype starts, feeling like collusion. Anyway, now looking at the leaderboard is just like watching a joke; 99% of it is this kind of routine.

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hodl_therapist

· 01-04 22:46

Damn, I saw through this trick a long time ago, it's just a probability game with a different shell. Two accounts betting right or wrong, just one screenshot can clear their name, it's ridiculous. I won't follow any of these ranking accounts, it's obviously a tax on intelligence. Why is the platform still recommending these people? Seriously. Honestly, it's just the art of data falsification, it's really disgusting. How cheap is this trick? There are still so many people falling for it. The industry is sick; accounts like these should be blacklisted directly. I've seen quite a few like this. Now, whenever I see someone suddenly on the leaderboard, I keep my distance.

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SelfStaking

· 01-04 22:45

Damn, isn't this the same routine I see every day? Two accounts playing against each other, with data looking ridiculously good. Honestly, I've seen through it long ago, just waiting to see who falls for it. This tactic is everywhere, and the platform is even encouraging it—really outrageous. Brothers who copy trades, you better be careful and not get blinded by screenshots. Wait a minute, this logic doesn't add up... How many of the top ten on the leaderboard are doing this? What I find even more disgusting is that those who are truly consistently profitable are the ones who remain silent.

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AirdropSweaterFan

· 01-04 22:30

Really, it's that simple. One account makes a profit, the other loses. Just send a screenshot and you're on the leaderboard. I've been tired of this routine for a long time, but people still keep jumping in. Basically, it's a game of chance. If you're lucky, you'll become a big V; if you're unlucky, you'll be removed. Those who follow are really brave—they dare to go all-in just by looking at screenshots. So now I only look at account history, not monthly data. This model will eventually cool off; the platform will eventually step in. Waiting to see the subsequent drama of cutting leeks.

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