2026-01-02 06:23:18

Recently, I've seen many people frequently switch between trending projects, moving from one star project to another. This actually reflects a common phenomenon in the crypto community—the active cycle of popular projects tends to be quite concentrated.

In the short term, a large wave of participants may flood in, but usually after a few weeks of peak interest, enthusiasm gradually dissipates. This is not to say that the projects themselves have issues, but rather a natural flow of community capital and attention.

Instead of jumping into the most crowded moments following the trend, it's better to wait for the hype curve to decline a bit before reassessing. Sometimes avoiding the peak period can help you see the true value and long-term potential of a project more clearly. Giving yourself some time and space might lead to more rational decisions.

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SnapshotLaborer

· 11h ago

Well said, I'm the type who gets cut the worst, rushing into whatever's hot. NGL, this summary is spot on; when the hype is high, your mind becomes unclear. Waiting for the hype to die down before looking at projects—sounds simple but actually the hardest to do. I'm among those who bought in at high prices; I regret not heeding this advice.

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CrossChainMessenger

· 11h ago

That's right, I've been cut like that before. During peak times, rushing in only makes you the bag holder; after the pullback, you can see clearly who is swimming naked.

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BankruptWorker

· 12h ago

That's true, but how many people can really resist following the trend? I, for one, have never been able to hold back.

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OnchainDetective

· 12h ago

Interesting, tracking this wave of popularity transfer through on-chain data reveals that the flow of funds is obvious—retail investors get cut and then move directly to the next honey pot. A typical wash token cycle.

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screenshot_gains

· 12h ago

That's right, I've been there myself... Two months ago, I jumped in following the trend, and ended up getting stuck deep. Now I've learned my lesson, I wait for the hype to die down for half a month before looking again, and I see things much more clearly. It's really a mindset issue; FOMO really harms people. How many people will have to pay tuition this time? Avoiding peak times is a brilliant suggestion, I agree. Wait, are you operating like this too? When the hype dies down, the project is just so-so, but you can really see who is serious about their work. Honestly, nine out of ten people following the trend end up losing money, no exceptions. Rational choice? That's laughable, where are the rational people in this circle? Hype shifts too quickly, I just can't keep up with the pace. I actually think that the highest hype period might be the safest...

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