How do major players harvest retail investors?

1. Paint a big picture, tell a story

Major players are best at炒概念 (hype concepts). A project with no substantial value is packaged as a dream to 'change the world.' What you see is a 10x or 100x opportunity in the future, but what you don’t see is that the major player has quietly started to offload.

2. Control the market and drive up prices, attracting latecomers

Major players use funds to quickly raise prices, creating the illusion of 'takeoff,' attracting retail investors to follow suit. At this moment, the market is filled with voices saying, 'Don’t miss the next bull market.' When you impulsively buy in, the price starts to plummet.

3. Pretend to consolidate, numb the opponents

Sometimes, after controlling the market, major players will let prices consolidate for a period, appearing calm and giving retail investors the illusion of 'safety.' In fact, major players are slowly offloading, and by the time you realize it, you’re already trapped.

4. Crash and wash the market, force retail investors to cut losses

A sudden large drop sends the market into panic. At this time, various panic emotions spread, and retail investors can't help but cut their losses and leave. Meanwhile, major players buy back at lower prices, waiting for the next wave to continue harvesting.

5. Create FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) emotions

After raising to a certain point, major players will collaborate with 'media' and 'opinion leaders' to promote the message that 'the bull market is here.' You fear missing out and blindly buy in, but the truth is, major players have already started cashing out.

6. Ponzi scheme model, the last baton

Some projects are essentially Ponzi schemes, attracting more and more retail investors, relying on the later funds to pay dividends to earlier participants. When retail investors can’t hold the last baton from the major players, the project goes to zero directly.

Reminder: The cryptocurrency space is deep with tricks; the money that major players earn is the money you lose. Do more research before investing, and don't let emotions drive you. Remember, a steady strategy is more important than the fantasy of becoming rich overnight! #山寨季何时到来？