2026-01-20 08:27:05

Gold has hit a new high again, and the bull market has been ongoing for over a year. But things are really tough in the crypto world—funds are generally very cautious, all seeking stability, which has prevented Bitcoin from gaining any competitive momentum against gold.

This halving was supposed to be a turning point for the industry. Unfortunately, poor storytelling around the ecosystem, financing difficulties, and fewer newcomers entering the market have hindered progress. The most damaging are the negative news stories—Bitcoin hacking incidents, whale seizures, law enforcement crackdowns across various regions... These events frequently top trending searches, directly undermining market confidence. The market remains cautious, and the explosion of the halving rally seems far off.

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ContractBugHunter

· 01-23 08:01

The halving thing has long been inevitable; this round is just a sign of a poor market. Gold has already taken off, and we're still struggling—it's a bit ironic. A bunch of negative news has poured in, scaring off newcomers, and seasoned investors can't even understand what's happening. Who dares to jump in now? Difficult financing, poor storytelling, strict law enforcement... with this combination, market confidence is gone—what are we waiting for? Funds are on the sidelines, just gambling—betting on who will admit defeat first. Actually, everyone is waiting for a signal, but there isn't one right now. Recently, Bitcoin has just been holding on; there might not be any big market moves. It really feels like a bear market. Few newcomers have arrived, and that's the most heartbreaking part.

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TokenomicsShaman

· 01-20 08:57

Gold is taking off, while we're still crawling on the ground, it's hilarious. The halving didn't have much effect; instead, negative news is bombarding us one after another. Who can handle this? Difficult fundraising, few newcomers, and being seized and shut down—feels like the industry is heading downward. If we can't tell a good ecological story, it's a major flaw; investors are not interested in us.

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RektButAlive

· 01-20 08:56

Gold has been bullish for over a year, while we're still shivering in the ice cellar, unable to smile. Halving is halving, anyway, there hasn't been much movement this time. With news pouring in one after another, who dares to enter the market? Market confidence is gone; everyone is waiting for the next story, but the story can't be told. Funds are on hold, and I'm also waiting. Anyway, there's no rush.

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MysteryBoxOpener

· 01-20 08:55

Gold is soaring wildly, while we're still selling vegetables. Can't even smile anymore. Halving? Haha, each news report is more explosive than the last. Who dares to enter the market now? Funds have all hidden away. We'll have to wait until the Year of the Monkey or the Year of the Horse for this trend to turn around. Where is the promised turning point? We're just standing still. Difficult financing, few newcomers, and enforcement cracking down—it's truly relentless. Instead of waiting for the halving, better wait for gold to drop. Market confidence is gone. Don't expect a breakout anymore.

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BlockchainDecoder

· 01-20 08:54

Research shows that this wave of capital hesitation indeed reflects a structural change in market sentiment—from a technical perspective, the expected effects of the halving cycle have long been fully priced in, and what is lacking now is additional narrative support. From a technical standpoint, the logic behind the frequent appearance of negative news warrants in-depth investigation. It is recommended to refer to related studies such as "Market Psychology and On-Chain Behavior." This is not simply a matter of "crushing" the issue. Data indicates that the phenomenon of capital flowing into gold rather than cryptocurrencies has persisted for nearly 8 months. This suggests that risk appetite is truly declining systemically, not just temporarily. Wait, the halving itself is a cyclical technical event, and expecting it to be a turning point is itself a fallacy—the core issue is not the halving, but the exhaustion of narratives. It is worth noting that the decline in new user entry data actually reflects a failure of market education, rather than an issue with the market itself. These two should not be confused.

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