In the past few days, I've come across @OfficialApeXdex's Christmas predictions, and my biggest feeling is that these people really understand the psychology of retail investors in a Bear Market.

Everyone is discussing when the market will turn, calculating FDV until they go bald. But at this time, they bring up the games between the Rockets and the Lakers, and the Timberwolves against the Nuggets, pairing them with leveraged bets. To be honest, this kind of operation that fuses "game speculation" with "trading logic" is much smarter than just stubbornly grappling with a few cold K lines.

The logic behind this is actually very interesting. What you're betting on is no longer the esoteric code, but rather LeBron's dominance at home or Jokic's control in the paint. This is a real clash of human nature, an intuitive feeling that carries warmth.

What does this model mean for retail investors? It actually provides an "emotional safe haven." When the narrative in the crypto space enters a fatigue period, people need something that can be quickly understood and provides immediate feedback to hedge against that sense of emptiness. It acknowledges a reality: trading doesn't always have to be serious to the point of being heavy. This "sofa trading" essentially transforms what is originally a dull risk management process into a participatory experience that has a festive color.

I actually think this is how future Web3 applications should be. It doesn't necessarily have to boast about a large concurrency, but it must be able to capture the real emotions of users. Self-custody settlement makes security no longer just a hollow statement; this fundamental trust is the prerequisite for making heavy bets.

I have high hopes for the Lakers' Christmas show. Rather than saying it's about gambling, it's more about believing in the indomitable spirit of seasoned veterans.
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