2026-01-18 14:22:42

Remember when Bitcoin was at 60,000, and the overwhelming voices were shouting 150,000. Back then, the logic sounded convincing to everyone. By the end of 2024, 150,000 has almost become the market's default expectation, yet no one is excitedly discussing it anymore—what if it doesn't reach that level? No one dares to say much about this question.

What's even more interesting is that currently, gold is repeatedly testing lows but few dare to call for a bullish trend. The market's sentiment has changed: it's impatient, bored, and finds it unexciting.

But this is the true face of the market. At high levels, it gives you faith through consensus; at low levels, it sows doubt through silence. When you fully believe in a certain view, the room for growth has already been squeezed dry. True bottoms are never lively, and true tops always have maximum consensus.

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MEVHunterBearish

· 01-21 14:04

This is just outrageous. When it was 69,000, a bunch of people were shouting for 150,000. Now that 150,000 has become a consensus, no one dares to speak up. It's a typical expectation trade. The bottom is supposed to be quiet. Those who shout for a bull at the bottom are often the bagholders. Everyone understands this logic, but it's just impossible to do. Looking back, the "logic" back then was just collective delusion. Haha. This statement is quite insightful. The real money-making opportunities have never been in the bustling places.

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FlashLoanLord

· 01-20 09:25

Honestly, who still dares to shout 150,000 now? Everyone's scared off. It's only true that no one is speaking at the bottom. Once you understand this, making money becomes simple.

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BearMarketNoodler

· 01-20 01:30

Exactly right. When the consensus is at its peak, it's time to run; when it's quiet, that's when you should get in. Where are those people who were shouting 150,000 when it was at 69,000 now?

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MergeConflict

· 01-19 10:20

This statement hits too close to home. When consensus is at its peak, it's often the time to catch the falling knife.

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SorryRugPulled

· 01-18 14:52

That hits too close to home, which is why retail investors always get cut off.

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TeaTimeTrader

· 01-18 14:52

This is human nature. When it was 69,000, everyone dared to shout 150,000; now that 150,000 has become a consensus, no one dares to gamble anymore. --- Really, the closer we get to the target, the less willing people are to speak up, for fear of ruining their expectations. --- The silence at the bottom has been mentioned many times, but when it actually happens, no one believes it, and they still chase the rise and sell the fall. --- Who dares to shout during the gold bottoming phase? The most torturous market is the one lacking stimulation. --- When the consensus is fully formed, it’s time to reflect. This time is no different; it might fall. --- So, the key to making money is reverse thinking. Stay away from places with heated discussions. --- From 69,000 to now, how many people wanted to sell at the top but failed, and their mentality has collapsed. --- The silence at the low point is the most frightening because no one is cheering you on; you can only rely on yourself. --- Is 150,000 already a done deal? It still feels like there’s suspense.

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pvt_key_collector

· 01-18 14:51

Well said. When consensus is at its peak, it's time to run. Those who buy during the peak screams are just catching the bag; the real opportunity is when there's no noise at the low points.

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SnapshotDayLaborer

· 01-18 14:42

It's really incredible, so magical... When shouting 150,000, the screen was full of it, but now no one dares to be sure anymore. The mindset is so different. --- The bottom is quiet, the top is lively. Think about it from the opposite perspective... Most of the time, we are just chasing hype. --- Gold really isn't interesting anymore; even the loudest voices have disappeared. This is how the market is. --- Seeing through is one thing, but actually being able to operate in reverse is another... Most people still follow the trend. --- The most heartbreaking thing is that when consensus is at its peak, the space has already been squeezed dry. Those who lose money are always the latecomers. --- Looking back at the comments about 15,000 when it was at 69,000, it’s really ironic... The logic hasn't changed, but people's confidence has.

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MidnightMEVeater

· 01-18 14:41

Good morning, at 3 a.m., the silence at the bottom is the best prelude to a sandwich attack. The things no one dares to shout are often the most valuable—this is the beauty of the liquidity trap.

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GweiTooHigh

· 01-18 14:30

Exactly right, that's the vibe. When consensus is high, it's actually a signal to sell. We deserve to be cut off.

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