2026-01-17 23:31:44

Missing ADA in 2017, missing BNB in 2018, failing to catch the LINK wave in 2019, watching DOT take off in 2020, being uninvolved in the SHIB frenzy in 2021, missing the GMX opportunity in 2022, not catching the BONK rebound in 2023, and being absent during the WIF hype in 2024... Every year, there’s one or two assets that transform from obscurity to explosive growth, and every time, someone looks back with regret.

The pattern of this game seems quite clear—the market produces several opportunities to double your investment each year. Some come from new narratives, some from ecosystem explosions, and others from sudden community consensus. The key is whether you can make different choices when the next cycle arrives. Will there be a "it" in 2026? The question is, are you ready?

ADA-0,4%

BNB1,08%

DOT0,93%

SHIB-1,36%

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RumbleValidator

· 5h ago

Missed opportunities are just stories; the key is whether we can seize the turning point of the consensus mechanism next time.

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GasFeeSobber

· 5h ago

Operations, I really regret every time, but next time I still miss out haha --- What’s the use of sighing and lamenting? The key is whether you can muster the courage to get in when the next opportunity comes --- It sounds nice, but actually it’s just gambling on luck. Who can really hit the exact timing --- Instead of thinking about 2026, better to think about how not to miss this year's opportunities --- That’s why I dare to buy a little of everything now; anyway, missing out won’t make me any poorer --- There are blockbuster projects every year, but why are we always just watching others make money stories --- Even if you’re prepared, it’s still useless. When the opportunity actually comes, you’ll still hesitate

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SatoshiHeir

· 5h ago

It should be pointed out that this article makes a fundamental fallacy—confusing survivor bias with market laws. On-chain data shows that thousands of poor projects are overlooked every year, but we only remember the few that doubled in value. According to white paper thinking, the true logic should be: whether you can identify the project's technical core and value consensus, rather than gambling on community focus. The "it" in 2026 will never ask if you're ready; instead, it will ruthlessly teach you a lesson when you least expect it.

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BearMarketHustler

· 5h ago

Isn't this everyone's blood, sweat, and tears story? Honestly, watching others make money is the most painful. In fact, I should have gotten on board a long time ago. It's too late to say anything now. It's the same every year, always cycling between regret and the hope that next time will be different. Instead of obsessing over 2026, it's better to understand why I always miss the opportunity. How should I put it, the opportunity is right in front of me but I still don't dare to act—that's the fate of retail investors. Anyway, I've given up on predictions. Following trends for short-term trading doesn't work, and you still expect to double your money year after year? This article feels a bit off; it's full of regrets, but there's nothing we can change. It's easy to say, but when the opportunity actually comes, I still chicken out—that psychological barrier is hard to overcome. I should have realized long ago that I'm just an ordinary person. Stop always thinking about bottom-fishing and doubling your investment. Wait, will this time really be different? Why do I find it so hard to believe?

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0xLuckbox

· 6h ago

Everyone says that regret is the most useless emotion, but looking at this list of names... Damn, each one is a bloody lesson. Honestly, instead of sighing and lamenting, it's better to think about why we always fall one step behind. It's definitely not a lack of opportunities; it's about mindset and execution. 2026 is coming, so just bring it on. Anyway, not making a choice now is the biggest choice. By the way, what are you all watching now? Don’t wait until it blows up to realize it. There are opportunities to double your investment every year, but I think the harder part is how to identify and hold on, not just missing out. In fact, it all comes down to one point in the end—are you afraid to bet or is your judgment just not good enough? Sounds like I’m talking about myself haha, I’ve almost missed it every time. But thinking this way is pretty good too; at least I know it’s a systemic problem rather than just luck. The most important thing in the next cycle is to have your own logic, don’t just listen to what others say.

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