The truth about deflation is actually quite brutal. When assets depreciate and wealth shrinks, job opportunities decrease accordingly, and income levels also decline. Lifestyles are forced to downgrade step by step — from seafood steak to home-cooked meals, then from home-cooked dishes to quick and simple meals, and eventually to cooking for oneself and bringing lunchboxes, or even resorting to pickled vegetables and plain rice. This vicious cycle continues to spiral downward. Who benefits from deflation? Honestly, it’s only beneficial for retired seniors; for everyone else, it’s a nightmare. In contrast, moderate inflation can actually promote wealth and income growth, stimulate consumption, and keep the economy vibrant.

History often repeats itself. Looking back at the 2013 gold price crash, a group of investors rushed in to buy the dip, each thinking they had found a treasure. But what they didn’t realize was that the decline in gold was precisely due to expectations of an economic recovery in the US, which greatly reduced demand for safe-haven assets, triggering a wave of selling and oversupply. This has been going on for over ten years. If those who bought the dip back then had held on until now, they would have made a huge profit. So, whether it’s impulsive follow-the-leader investing or far-sighted strategic investing, time will tell.

Interestingly, there is a clear pattern in the market trends over the past year: every major rally starts with MEME-type coins, and only then does the broader market follow. In the past few days, MEME assets have once again led the gains. Looks like the show is far from over. $PEPE $SHIB $PNUT