2026-01-15 14:28:31

An interesting phenomenon: in the past week, BTC prices have been rising, but the pessimistic voices about Bitcoin on social media have actually been increasing. This seemingly contradictory phenomenon often occurs in the crypto world.

We all know that the market tends to move in the opposite direction of the expectations of most retail investors. In other words, when retail traders collectively bearish BTC on social platforms, the actual price trend may be brewing an upward opportunity. From a certain perspective, this wave of negative comments might be hinting at something.

Sometimes, the most pessimistic moments are the most valuable signals. Continuously monitoring the divergence between social sentiment and actual market trends may help you discover opportunities overlooked by the market.

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AlgoAlchemist

· 2h ago

Here we go again, this anti-contrarian theory. Retail investors bearish and it still goes up? Then why am I still losing? This wave of pessimism looks like a scam narrative to me, be careful. Honestly, price increases aren't always opposite to sentiment, it's an overhyped myth about contrarian trading. Oh wait, are you all saying to sell short now? Should I be buying the dip? My brain can't keep up. It's the same old story, last year they said this and now it's been cut in half, give me a break. Social media sentiment itself is fake, who really knows where the real money is? The information gap is huge, retail investors at the bottom can't see the real orders at all. It sounds like good logic, but in execution, it's always a step late, and I regret it.

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0xDreamChaser

· 7h ago

When retail investors bet against the market, the price actually goes up. After playing this trick for so many years, some people still fall for it. I'm truly speechless.

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LightningClicker

· 7h ago

Once again with the reverse indicators, does retail shorting mean it's about to take off? Do they really think we're all just naive investors?

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LuckyBearDrawer

· 7h ago

Back at it again? Retail investors shouting short is just a bottom-fishing signal, I've heard this logic so many times. --- Haha, just reverse operation to trap the chives, the price goes up and they’re still howling. --- Wait, does that mean we’re all reverse indicators... that’s a bit harsh. --- Every time it’s like this, and then I get caught. What do you guys think? --- Most pessimistic = most likely to succeed? Then shouldn’t I go all in right now... --- Sounds nice, but it’s just to make us take the bait, same old trick. --- No, how can social sentiment divergence become a treasure? Who came up with this explanation? --- Really? So all those who liked and shouted short are geniuses? --- It’s got that vibe, starting to play psychological tactics again. --- Wait, are you sure you’re not just making excuses for your full position?

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NftBankruptcyClub

· 7h ago

Basically, retail investors are being exploited again in the opposite direction. No wonder some people always lose money. Prices have already risen, yet they keep pessimistic comments. This level of IQ is truly remarkable. Counter-trend bottom-fishing retail investor sentiment, this move is really ruthless. Wait, should we now bottom-fish or run away? History always repeats itself, just the participants have changed.

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