2025-12-27 08:24:15

The track that industry experts are pessimistic about might just be your ticket to discovering hidden opportunities.

Don't put too much faith in the voices of the industry leaders— their negativity often points to unexploited corners of the market. True excess returns are usually hidden in areas that are collectively overlooked. Those decisions that dare to oppose the consensus often end up being the key to unlocking your "rare knowledge" treasure chest.

Think carefully: experts' pessimism may not reflect the true market situation; it might just be the limits of their perspective.

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wrekt_but_learning

· 6h ago

Yeah, reverse operations have indeed made a lot of money, but it also depends on luck. Most of the bearish talk is actually true garbage. Don't mistake gambler mentality for investment. I've heard this kind of rhetoric too many times; in the end, they all end up buried with their bones. Wait, how come this logic is always self-consistent? Losing money can also be called "countering consensus"? You say bearishness is an opportunity, but what about bullishness? Is that also an opportunity? Haha. Niche dividends and garbage sectors are almost indistinguishable; I've experienced both. Yeah, but the real question is, how do you tell which is a dividend and which is a trap? That's the real issue. Being collectively bearish = excess returns. This formula is way too simplistic, isn't it?

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SolidityStruggler

· 6h ago

I've understood this reverse thinking approach long ago; the key is to have the courage to bet, just don't follow the herd. Places where people are bearish often really have opportunities; the question is whether you're willing to go all in. Things that big influencers deny might just be the next hot trend; I've done this myself. Listening to experts' advice is not as good as digging your own holes; sometimes the most undervalued tracks are the ones being blacklisted. Consensus—if you want to earn excess returns, you have to go against it. I agree with this line of thinking, but in practice, you really need to be cautious; don't just go against the trend for the sake of it. The secret to making quick money is daring to act where others are bearish. What does being bearish indicate? It means you haven't been looted yet. I see no problem with this logic; the key is to find the overlooked corner.

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hodl_therapist

· 6h ago

Reverse thinking sounds great, but I've also stepped into pitfalls. The key is how likely you are to bet correctly. Yeah, I've countered the bearish views of big V influencers. Sometimes I make money, sometimes I lose. It mainly depends on the fundamentals. This kind of argument is made in every bull and bear cycle. The question is, how do you ensure you're not a leek but a wise eye recognizing heroes? That's true, but projects that are collectively bearish are indeed likely to be bad investments... It sounds comfortable, but honestly, most reverse operations end up making the last person to buy the bag. Incorrect consensus does exist, but more often, consensus is right. That's the painful part. Low sector popularity = technical issues haven't been solved yet, it's not a hidden gold mine. The moment of face-slapping always comes too quickly. People who advocate reverse thinking often suffer the biggest losses in the end. So the question is, how to distinguish between a true hidden gem and genuine trash? That's the core issue. I trust the fundamentals more than relying on reverse psychology to make money.

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OfflineNewbie

· 6h ago

Huh, doesn't that mean buying in reverse? When the big V is bearish, I just go all in? --- Every time I see this kind of article, I want to laugh. Do people who really make money still write articles? --- That's right, last year’s coins that were dismissed, now some people are getting rich from them --- The question is how to tell if it's an "undeveloped corner" or just two words—"withdraw from the circle" --- The theory of consensus reverse operation sounds great, but in practice, you'll probably lose everything haha --- Wait, are they also "fighting against consensus" by posting this? Should I believe it or not? --- Hidden gem dividends? Bro, that's called a hidden trap. Cutting leeks is always the hottest track --- I just want to know how many people are really willing to bet on things that are collectively bearish --- The words sound nice, but when big shots are bearish, there’s often a real reason. Can't just go all in the opposite direction

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TokenomicsShaman

· 6h ago

The things that the so-called "King of Shorts" criticize often turn out to be the real opportunities, and stories of getting rich through contrarian strategies are all too common. Contrarian thinking is indeed effective; I'm just worried I don't have the mental resilience to buy the dip. What does it mean when big influencers deny a certain track? It means they haven't caught on, probably. This theory sounds comfortable, but in practice, many people end up losing money. When others are fearful, they get greedy? Yes, yes, but the key is to distinguish who truly has an opportunity and who is just a trap. The ceiling of an expert's imagination is their limit; we just need to think a bit more wildly. Betting on the places that are bearish—does that mean making money? I feel like that's just an excuse for gambling. The real hidden opportunities are only clear in hindsight, aren't they? Sometimes a track is disrespected not because it's bearish, but because it truly has no prospects—don't waste time on it. Contrarian investing is suitable for those who have the capital to lose.

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TommyTeacher1

· 6h ago

Contrarian thinking is always more reliable than following the trend. When influencers are bearish, it's often an opportunity. That's so true. The places where everyone is pessimistic are the real gold mines. Experts say it can't work? Haha, if that logic could make money, it would be amazing. Those who dare to take action are already making a fortune. Going with the flow just makes you a bagholder. Just listen and don't take it seriously. The key is to make your own judgment. The tracks that are being bearish on often hide surprises. I know this routine too well. Consensus is often the graveyard for retail investors. Those who understand have already realized it. A big influencer's negative opinion = a market signal. Contrarian trading is the right way. When all the big V influencers are optimistic, it's probably time to run. This is true contrarian thinking. Most people are still following the trend.

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