2026-01-05 08:24:52

A phenomenon worth warning about: when a certain coin's trading depth only supports small liquidity but requires widespread consensus expectations to maintain its price, it often enters a danger zone. The genuine demand is limited, yet it relies on the psychological expectations of a vast number of retail investors to support the price. This mismatch is like standing on a mountain peak—easily problematic when the wind blows. Distinguishing between genuine demand and bubble psychology is the key to avoiding pitfalls.

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PermabullPete

· 18h ago

Basically, the big players are building the wall, and retail investors are just taking the bait.

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NightAirdropper

· 19h ago

Many retail investors are shallow and superficial; this combination is a powder keg.

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BearMarketLightning

· 01-05 08:54

Superficial depth, consensus support, and a flash in the pan—this routine is getting way too old.

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ContractFreelancer

· 01-05 08:54

That's right, I've seen too many of these kinds of coins, and a quick deep dive reveals they're all just hype.

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AirdropChaser

· 01-05 08:53

Exactly right, this is the trick I fear the most. Insufficient depth and still relying on retail investors to pass the baton, isn't this just a game of hot potato?

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CountdownToBroke

· 01-05 08:38

That's right, this is just the prelude to cutting the leeks. I haven't touched coins with shallow depth and many retail investors for a long time.

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GateUser-bd883c58

· 01-05 08:32

Exactly right, this is the typical trap to fleece retail investors. The depth is so shallow that it relies on retail investors to build expectations...

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HackerWhoCares

· 01-05 08:29

That's why I never touch those shallow small coins; a gust of wind and I have to run.

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ProxyCollector

· 01-05 08:26

That's why I never chase trending coins; shallow projects are always just a playground for bagholders.

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