Attention everyone, at 11 PM tonight, the US September Core PCE data will be released. The market expects 2.9%, the same as last month. Do you think unchanged data means everything is fine? Think again.

The data itself is never the key—the key is how the big players use the data to play you. Around this time last year, the same scenario played out: the data matched expectations, but the market instantly plunged 5%, causing a bunch of retail investors to panic sell. And then? The next day, it bounced right back. This isn't a coincidence; it's called "expectation harvesting": using seemingly calm data to create extreme volatility and flush out those who aren't steadfast enough.

So how should ordinary people survive? Don’t fixate on that number—focus on how the market reacts. If prices suddenly spike down after the data release, don’t rush to sell—this is likely the final shakeout. On the flip side, if the price doesn’t move at all after the data, be extra cautious, because storms often hide beneath calm waters.

To put it bluntly, until the Fed truly starts a rate-cutting cycle, all economic data are just tools for setting up the game. The market always follows the same routine: when everyone is panicking, be ready to buy; when everyone is complacent, stay alert. The ones who can truly survive in the crypto market are those who see through the game.

Your money, your decision. Don’t let data lead you by the nose, and don’t let emotions dictate your positions. The market is always cycling, but only those who understand the script can carve their own path on this imperfect stage.