The financial investment landscape of 2026 is accelerating its divergence. Institutions and veterans hold existing funds, while retail investors are also competing against each other—some harvest profits, others get caught. On the surface, the market appears prosperous, but under the surface, currents are already surging. Those truly knowledgeable investors have long seen through this silent battle for funds. Ordinary retail investors often only realize too late that the rules of the market have already been rewritten. The harsh reality of capital flows is in front of us, and the stratification of participants is accelerating.
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PebbleHander
· 01-19 16:01
It's the same old story again. Why do I feel like I've been tricked?
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retroactive_airdrop
· 01-19 15:48
You're right, the ones who profit from harvesting always earn more than those who get harvested.
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MainnetDelayedAgain
· 01-19 15:41
According to the database, retail investors' average reaction delay has reached 24 months, and it is expected that they will only realize what happened in 2026 by 2028.
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Changing market rules? Retail investors will probably have to wait until the next bull or bear cycle to understand.
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Superficial prosperity? I suggest you record it in the Guinness World Records. How long has this "superficial" state lasted?
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The套路 of cutting leeks, I haven't seen it change since the last time I heard about it. It’s a bit nostalgic to think about.
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Honestly, those with insight have already run away quickly, while the slow ones are still watching the fun.
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I can't see the undercurrents beneath the surface, but I can see the numbers on the account panel slowly sinking.
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Hierarchical differentiation? It's just the information gap turning into a time gap, and eventually the time gap becomes a wealth gap.
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Experienced traders have already cashed out, while the onlookers are just starting to join in. This rhythm is perfect.
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The cold reality of liquidity is true, and the tears of retail investors are just as cold.
The financial investment landscape of 2026 is accelerating its divergence. Institutions and veterans hold existing funds, while retail investors are also competing against each other—some harvest profits, others get caught. On the surface, the market appears prosperous, but under the surface, currents are already surging. Those truly knowledgeable investors have long seen through this silent battle for funds. Ordinary retail investors often only realize too late that the rules of the market have already been rewritten. The harsh reality of capital flows is in front of us, and the stratification of participants is accelerating.