2026-01-04 22:21:33

At the beginning of the new year, the crypto market has ushered in a wave of enthusiasm. Bitcoin first broke through the $90,000 mark, followed by Ethereum, Dogecoin, and XRP, with market popularity significantly rebounding. Many institutional investors are optimistic about the future, with MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor even stating that Bitcoin has increased the investment appeal of the company's stock. However, while the market is hot, hidden risks should also be guarded against. U.S. law enforcement has issued a warning that Bitcoin ATM scam cases are expected to be frequent in 2025, with potential losses possibly exceeding $300 million, and scam methods becoming increasingly covert. Another phenomenon worth noting is the abnormal activity in the Memecoin market—Pepe and Bonk performed remarkably at the start of the year, recording gains of 26% and 12%, respectively. These highly volatile assets continue to attract speculative capital inflows. Opportunities and risks coexist in the market; cautious investing is key.

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RetailTherapist

· 15h ago

Want to get in with just 90,000 dollars? You need to prepare yourself mentally before entering now.

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WhaleWatcher

· 18h ago

90,000 dollars break and you want to run? I don't think so. --- Be careful with ATM scams; someone around me has already fallen for it. --- Memecoin is again cutting leeks; why is Pepe's surge so crazy? --- Saylor really just wants to hype Bitcoin whenever he gets the chance, nonstop. --- Thinking about going all in after a wave of hype? Didn't even listen to risk warnings. --- A scam volume of 300 million USD, this time you really need to be more cautious. --- Bonk rose 12% and you think you're rich? That's the gambler's mentality. --- Institutions are accumulating, retail investors are still hesitating whether to buy or not; the gap is so big. --- XRP is following the trend again; followers will never have a say. --- Ethereum is really a bit disappointing; why is the movement so quiet?

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StableGenius

· 18h ago

actually, the atm scam warnings are what i've been saying would blow up. empirically speaking, retail always gets caught slipping when the hype cycle peaks. saylor's doing pr work, nothing more—let me explain why that matters for risk-adjusted returns here.

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PumpDoctrine

· 01-04 22:51

$90,000 really coming, but be very careful with ATM scams --- Memecoin is again scamming retail investors, someone went all in after Pepe rose 26% --- Saylor is just a bragger, Bitcoin is indeed powerful but don’t be fooled --- Risk warnings are all here, and some still dare to be greedy? --- This market feels a bit fake, I haven't seen real institutional funds entering --- XRP is rising again with the trend? I'll just watch, not move --- Scammed $300 million... shows there are really many newbies in the crypto space, be more cautious --- Bonk up 12%, I bought at the top haha --- Be cautious, but the rise still continues, that’s the magic of crypto --- Short sellers just watch the show, this crash is inevitable sooner or later

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ApeWithNoFear

· 01-04 22:47

$90,000 is not that impressive anymore; wait until it breaks $150,000 before bragging --- Memecoin gains are so crazy, but I always feel the risk is even higher... --- ATM scam of 300 million? Good heavens, these people really dare to scam anything --- Saylor is hyping Bitcoin again; has this guy ever seen a bear market? --- Pepe up 26%! I was hesitating whether to jump in yesterday --- Risk? Friend, we’re here to gamble; how could we be cautious? --- Another wave of retail investor harvest season, Happy New Year everyone --- Dogecoin is moving too? Looks like this round is really heating up

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CoffeeNFTs

· 01-04 22:46

The $90,000 mark has been broken, but I still haven't bought in. I still feel a bit uncertain.

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SigmaBrain

· 01-04 22:43

This wave of market activity is indeed fierce, but you really need to be careful with ATM scams.

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RugResistant

· 01-04 22:38

$90,000 broken, but ATM scams are also on the rise. This business isn't worth it. Memecoin is still scamming new investors; I believe Pepe's 26% increase, but how many can hold on? Saylor says Bitcoin is more attractive, but that's for institutions. Retail investors still need to watch out for traps. A $300 million scam warning—are all those entering now just big fools? Behind the hot market are all traps. I think I'll stay on the sidelines. XRP is also riding the hype. Can we trust this wave of increase? Faking an ATM scam is so easy; regulation really can't keep up. Bonk rose 12%. Where's the promised halving? Just another round of hype. Institutions are rushing in, retail investors should be cautious. After Bitcoin breaks through, a big drop is definitely coming. It always happens this way.

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