Market FOMO sentiment is soaring, and the altcoin feast is in full swing. But the question is—how many people will actually make money? nMany investors have realized that after three years of hard holding, their accounts only contain the initial principal invested. This is not an isolated case but a collective tragedy in every bull-bear cycle. nThree years, if we are to wait that long, there should at least be some decent returns. But the reality is, when the altcoin season truly arrives, you are likely just standing still. This is not scare tactics; countless past cycle data prove it. nAt the bottom of a bear market, people are paralyzed by fear and dare not buy the dip. When mainstream coins start to rise, everyone hesitates again. When altcoins take off, the entire market goes crazy—at this point, ordinary investors often rush in panic. The result is obvious: buying at the high. nFrom the moment you take the plunge, two nightmares are planted. First, your holding cost becomes frighteningly high, leaving no safety cushion. Second, the room for further upward movement shrinks, and risks accumulate. Even if the overall market is still rising, you might not withstand the intermediate fluctuations—either being shaken out or, after a hard-won rebound, having to exit at a loss. nAt this time, what the market needs is not more speculative enthusiasm but calmness and certainty. Assets that can provide stable expectations and do not sway with the wind become the most valuable. That’s why, in the highly volatile crypto market, the status of stablecoins is becoming increasingly important—they offer a reliable foothold amid the madness.

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GasFeeBarbecuevip
· 4h ago
The principal hasn't moved in three years, I'm laughing my ass off
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EyeOfTheTokenStormvip
· 13h ago
Honestly, this cycle is the same old story... Based on my trading records, the success rate for regular retail investors is basically a joke. Wait, how come I suddenly think of 2017 again? Is the cyclical nature really that obvious? Talking about making T trades is easy, but only a few can actually execute... I myself was part of the ones washed out. Stablecoins do have some value, but is it really fair to say they are the most valuable? The key is whether you can maintain your mindset. When the altcoin season comes, I panic; when it doesn't, I panic too... That’s the magic of crypto. Historical data is right here, so why does someone still keep rushing in every time? Human nature really can't beat greed.
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PonziDetectorvip
· 12-24 08:50
It's the same old story every time, every round. People just can't learn. Can't even protect the principal for three years? Then I ask you, why are some people still making money? FOMO is really a poison. It's better to just sit back and relax with stablecoins.
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MrDecodervip
· 12-24 08:47
It's the same old story again; holding coins for three years is a waste of effort. That's true, but I still have to go all in this time.
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degenwhisperervip
· 12-24 08:44
Another set of "Stablecoin Savior Theory"? Uh... the words are correct, but I just feel something's off.
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pvt_key_collectorvip
· 12-24 08:43
It's the same old argument again, retail investors are always the ones getting cut. Three years of principal... I have to say, these numbers must be quite real, but honestly, you should have known the outcome the moment you chased the high. And about stablecoins, acting like stablecoins can save you—it's all about discipline, my friend. Those who buy at the high are thinking about getting rich overnight; who really did their homework? Poor mentality is more deadly than anything else; chasing gains and selling at losses is just this kind of fate. When the copycat season comes, you don't dare to move; when it comes, you can't bear to cut, this psychological game is truly incredible.
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AlphaWhisperervip
· 12-24 08:43
It's the same old story, I've heard enough. Those who truly make money never discuss it here.
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MEVictimvip
· 12-24 08:43
Three years of holding coins to protect the principal, laugh out loud, this is the fate of retail investors. The self-cultivation of the bag-holder, perfectly exemplified by buying high and selling low. That hits too close to home, every time I think I can make a profit this time, and the result? Still the same familiar recipe. FOMO-driven entries are all cannon fodder, truly no exceptions. The statement about stablecoins is correct, at least you don't have to deal with daily emotional breakdowns. Waiting for mainstream coins to rise before realizing to chase altcoins, a classic case of being a step too slow and getting cut.
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SchrodingerProfitvip
· 12-24 08:41
Talking about stablecoins again? If it's about making money, I don't bother with this kind of article anymore.
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