2026-01-22 17:00:31

Recent observations in the crypto market are worth mentioning. First, let's talk about project participation—there's a public fundraising project that looks quite significant, but the outcome is a bit interesting. I participated in the public raise with $5,000, but only actually sent in 30 USDT. The project team refunded all the public raise funds, and the tokens were airdropped directly to the wallet. The airdrop consisted of 711 tokens, worth less than $20. After deducting $10 for KYC costs, I ended up earning about $10. This experience was quite average.

In contrast, the performance of a recent project has been much better. A leading exchange platform's pre-TGE tokens recently opened for trading, and the market has been quite good, making it a rare high-yield opportunity in recent times. After deducting costs, the airdropped value could be over $100, which is the right way to do it.

Looking at the broader market picture, an interesting contrast has emerged. Gold continues to hit new highs, while silver, copper, and other commodities are also rising, seemingly attracting all the capital. Meanwhile, the enthusiasm for Bitcoin has waned. While gold hits new highs, Bitcoin's price is shaky, a stark contrast like fire and ice.

There are increasing discussions online about Bitcoin potentially dropping below $20,000. If such a trend occurs, the altcoin market might see bloodshed. This is also why the risk associated with holding altcoins is being reassessed—rather than passively holding and risking a decline, it might be better to look for shorting opportunities to profit. The market is already redefining the risk-reward ratio.

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Whale_Whisperer

· 01-25 07:32

That $5,000 only turning into $30 is really incredible. Is this what they call the legendary "charitable public offering"? Haha The situation where gold takes off while Bitcoin drops is indeed absurd; funds are just too pragmatic. Below 20,000? Altcoins are about to be wiped out; we still need to find a way to short them.

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ForkInTheRoad

· 01-24 06:19

Another bunch of tactics to cut leeks, $5000 in and only 30u traded, this is a damn joke. The market is not doing well, gold is taking off, while Bitcoin is struggling. If it really drops below 20k, my altcoins will lose everything. Making money still depends on projects from top exchanges; retail investors are too difficult. This wave of market reversal is the way to survive; rather than holding depreciated assets, it's better to short and see blood.

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GhostWalletSleuth

· 01-22 17:26

That refund airdrop project is really funny, just earning a little and still deducting KYC fees... However, the pre-TGE at the top is indeed attractive, an airdrop of over a hundred dollars is really clever. --- Gold is soaring, but the crypto market is cooling down? The shift in heat is too obvious, and Bitcoin is a bit risky this wave. --- Twenty thousand yuan? No way, rumors are just rumors, but if altcoins really fall like that... we should think more about how to short. --- I told you earlier, airdrops are less reliable than exchange projects; watching the market is much more predictable than gambling. --- All funds are flowing into commodities, is the crypto market being cold-shouldered? While gold hits new highs, BTC is still hesitating, and this contrast is a bit painful. --- Instead of holding onto altcoins and waiting for death, it's better to find some shorting ideas; anyway, the market is rewriting the game rules. --- I've also come across the project where $5000 is invested with a 5x return to 30x; it was really just paying an IQ tax, but I managed to cut losses in time. --- The pre-TGE project at the top is currently a good opportunity; other public offerings are full of hype but lack substance.

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DancingCandles

· 01-22 17:25

Spending $5,000 to get only $30 back is ridiculous, might as well just burn it. --- Gold hits a new high while BTC is still falling, funds have probably already moved out. --- Shorting knockoff projects is the real way to survive; don't be foolishly holding on and waiting to die. --- Airdrops of over $100 for such projects are indeed rare; most are toxic. --- Below $20,000? I think it's very likely; the current situation is really bizarre. --- KYC still costs $10,000; these days, shorting earns much more than participating in public offerings. --- It's obvious that funds are flowing into commodities; crypto is really a flash in the pan now. --- Spending $5,000 to get only $30 back, what is the project team doing? --- Airdrops of over $100 are indeed powerful, but how many opportunities like this are there? --- Instead of betting on knockoff projects to double your money, it's better to find a good short position to make steady profits.

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FadCatcher

· 01-22 17:16

$5000 deposited into 30u, this public offering is really outrageous --- Airdrops of around a hundred dollars are truly profitable; the previous wave was really just paying tuition --- Gold surges while BTC underperforms, capital is shifting significantly --- For below 20k, how many projects will altcoins die? Now it's definitely better to wait and see --- Rather than lying around watching coins fall, it's better to look for shorting opportunities; anyway, you need to make money

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Gm_Gn_Merchant

· 01-22 17:10

Once again, a public offering disaster, $5,000 into $30,000, hilarious Bitcoin really can't hold up anymore, gold has hit new highs and it's still pretending to be dead That TGE is indeed good, over $100 profit is still visible, but projects like this are becoming fewer and fewer It's not impossible to go below 20,000; by then, altcoins could be cut in half easily Rather than lying down and getting caught, it's better to short and earn some interest spread. Holding coins now is just gambling.

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GateUser-cff9c776

· 01-22 17:10

In plain terms, this is a reshuffling of market aesthetics. The project that invested $5,000 into 30u perfectly exemplifies the bear market philosophy—big picture remains big, but the supply and demand curve has long since cast a vote against it. In comparison, the pre-TGE wave of top exchanges represents the correct narrative value consensus; the floor price has never lied. Gold hitting new highs versus Bitcoin teetering on the edge—according to traditional asset allocation theory, this is a moment when capital's "decentralization spirit" is shattered. But I still believe that only when Bitcoin truly drops to 20,000 will be the moment when DAO governance mechanisms need to be redefined. Shorting altcoins? That’s a clever idea. Instead of bottom fishing, it’s better to sniper—completely a new approach to supply-side reform.

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