What have we seen in the past two bull markets?



The explosive rallies in 2017 and 2021 saw countless coins skyrocket by hundreds or even thousands of times, shining brightly. But upon reflection, how many retail investors actually made money? The answer might be disappointing—few.

Behind those glamorous numbers of gains lies a harsh truth: true winners never chase the top. They all start from a common point—the market bottom, when the crowd is sparse. They quietly build positions, regardless of the shocks or shakeouts along the way, holding their chips steady. The market's routine has long been scripted; history simply repeats itself in a different guise.

There is a hard rule in the crypto market: 80% of the time is spent grinding and shaking out weak hands, with only 20% of the time seeing explosive growth. The problem is, most people can't endure that long grind and run out of resources before dawn.

In this bull market, the key is to lock in on coins with solid fundamentals. Personally, I am optimistic about the performance of mainstream meme coins, and I have been heavily invested in these assets for over four years. The strategy is simple—gradually accumulate, hold firm, and endure the pain.

Many ask when they can turn things around. My answer is: don't focus on short-term fluctuations, don't be driven by emotions. Those who persevere will eventually cross the dark river and reach the other side. The moments when you grit your teeth and push through are the times when wealth accumulates the fastest.
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TestnetNomadvip
· 6h ago
To be honest, I watched everyone around me lose everything during the 2017 wave, and 2021 wasn't much better... There are really too many people who can't hold on.
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PessimisticLayervip
· 7h ago
Sounds very inspiring, but I still think that in 2017 and 2021, most people were just getting "cut leeks," with nothing glamorous about it. Persisting for four years is really tough; I don't have that patience, and I still believe more in the power of dollar-cost averaging. Making money is actually that simple; the problem is that no one can do simple things. That's right, the 20% window is the most critical, but who can really withstand the 80% of frustration? With meme coins, it's mainly about luck and timing; fundamentals are secondary. I see this very clearly.
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DeFiChefvip
· 7h ago
Honestly, retail investors are just being harvested by the market; those hundredfold coins are a game for a few people. The truth is right here: everyone knows to buy low and sell high, but nobody can endure it. I don't have the mental resilience to hold meme coins for four years; I really admire that.
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