2026-01-18 12:31:03

Recently, the market has been heating up, and trading enthusiasm is soaring. You will notice that everyone is following the trend and chasing the hottest meme coins. The problem is, many of these targets lack genuine fundamental support—they are purely playing a relay game, betting on whether the next person is willing to take over.

But why is this game so addictive? Basically, it's like playing video games. The feedback is extremely fast, providing short-term stimulation, causing the brain to release dopamine, which completely aligns with human instinctual needs. The herd mentality combined with this instant gratification makes the market very easy to fall into madness.

What seems like irrational chasing is actually the most straightforward expression of human nature in the trading market. Those who understand this can both experience the market's craziness and stay sober.

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RugPullAlertBot

· 01-18 12:59

I've seen this relay game trick too many times, it's just about betting on who isn't the last fool.

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WalletDivorcer

· 01-18 12:59

You're so right, the relay game is now just outright Actually, everyone knows there's no fundamentals, it's just a psychological gambling game This wave really should reduce positions, feels like it's about to peak Dopamine is truly amazing, even losing money makes you happy Staying sober is so hard, honestly, who doesn't want to get rich overnight

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JustHereForMemes

· 01-18 12:57

Alright, dopamine games are really good. Just worried that one day the relay baton might drop on the ground.

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NullWhisperer

· 01-18 12:57

theoretically speaking, this is just a ponzi with extra steps. the dopamine loop feedback mechanism makes it exploitable, which is... interesting from a behavioral economics angle. but yeah, most aren't even bothering with the pretense of fundamentals anymore lol

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BoredApeResistance

· 01-18 12:48

Basically, it's a gambling mentality. I tell myself every time not to jump in this time, but I just can't help it. The game of catching the bag holder, in the end, always has the same outcome. Dopamine pleasure is indeed addictive, but only when you're losing money do you truly stay clear-headed. That's why my wallet is always bleeding. Fundamentals? What's that? I only look at charts and sentiment. People who know what they're doing are right, but most of us are not those knowledgeable people. Watching others make money every day, it's too uncomfortable to keep up with the pace myself.

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