2026-01-13 12:32:29

Over the past two years, I have gradually realized one thing. When you sincerely teach retail investors what the correct trading methods are, nine out of ten times you will be met with harsh criticism. The reason is not that what you say is wrong; on the contrary, the problem is that—profitable trading always goes against human nature.

Because I insist on explaining anti-human trading logic, I have received unimaginable insults. The intensity of their words and the mean-spirited tactics made me see the true nature of some people clearly. But now I understand, this is not a personal issue; it is a common phenomenon in the market.

What do retail investors truly want? It’s not rational analysis, but continuous opportunities you provide them every day. They expect you to tell them at any moment, now is the time to enter, this trade can make you rich. In plain terms, they want to rely on your "predictions" to achieve the dream of getting rich quickly. This is human nature, but it is also the most dangerous mindset in trading.

There is a saying—Heaven has given me the vision to see through the essence of things, but never intended for me to give this ability away for free. If I use this talent to help anyone avoid risks and trade rationally, the backlash can often be even harsher. This is not pessimism, just reality.

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OnchainHolmes

· 01-16 10:41

In simple terms, retail investors just want to hear you tell them what to buy to get rich quickly. When you talk about risk management, they criticize you. That's true. Human greed is inevitable; there's no way around it. Actually, your approach is correct—going against human nature is how to make money, but most people can't accept it. Being honest often invites criticism; this is indeed a common reality in trading. Telling them the truth can offend people, which is a bit ironic. The most effective ways to make money are often the most boring, but retail investors seek excitement. Some things don't need to be explained too clearly; it's a waste of words. It's better to focus on making your own money and not bother teaching others. Rational trading is truly achieved by a minority; the rest are just gambling.

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ETHmaxi_NoFilter

· 01-16 01:56

Honestly, this paragraph hit a nerve with me—something I want to say but dare not say. The true logic of making money in trading is indeed counterintuitive; most people simply can't do it. Retail traders just want quick money. When you talk to them about risk management and mindset building, no one listens, and a single bad trade breaks their confidence. I've seen too many people whose entire analysis framework is questioned after just one stop-loss. If you don't teach, you'll be accused of being unprofessional; if you do, you'll be scapegoated when there's a loss. This situation is really tough. Are you giving up on explaining now or still pushing through? It seems most KOLs eventually compromise—after all, there’s never a shortage of new retail investors. This thing is truly unsolvable; the market is just like this.

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VitalikFanAccount

· 01-13 18:35

That's a harsh truth—retail investors just want the thrill of getting rich quickly and don't want to hear about the risks.

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WenMoon42

· 01-13 13:02

It's quite eye-opening, but I think this is the truth. Retail investors just want quick money and can't listen to any harsh truths. Actually, sometimes the better the advice, the more people hate it. Most people just want certainty, that feeling of "buy this tomorrow and it will definitely go up," rather than risk management and long-term thinking. It's tough. This paragraph hit me hard. I used to try explaining correct trading strategies to others, only to be cursed at and told to get lost. Later, I realized it's not that what I said was wrong, people just don't want to hear it. Hey, this is the cruel reality of the market. Everyone wants to buy the dip and sell the top, but in the end, their greed consumes them. The ones truly making money never rely on predictions, but who listens? It makes sense. Things that go against human nature are always the hardest to stick with, but they are also the most profitable. Most people actually want you to take the blame, not really to learn. That's probably why high-quality content creators are becoming fewer and fewer. In the end, they are still countered. Instead of wasting effort correcting others, it's better to chat with those who genuinely want to improve.

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OldLeekMaster

· 01-13 13:02

It's quite harsh, but this is the reality. Retail investors don't want to hear what's right; they want to hear what can make them explode profits. --- Honestly, giving retail investors guidance and getting scolded—no one wants to do this job. --- Things that go against human nature are the ones that make money, but people who say so are often regarded as fools. --- Haha, so in the end, everyone chose the comfortable lie and gave up the painful truth. --- I really respect this. Teaching people to trade rationally is truly self-defeating; better to keep quiet. --- The more sincerely you teach, the more you get criticized. This game is so damn frustrating. Might as well not bother. --- Human greed, always wanting opportunities to make quick money every day. If you talk about restraint, that approach has already been ignored. --- So do you still insist on talking about it now? Or have you also given up? --- Those who understand the essence choose to remain silent. This really hits the mark.

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TrustlessMaximalist

· 01-13 12:57

The truth always annoys people. Retail investors just want to hear "double tomorrow." If you talk to them about risk control, they'll curse you. That's right, the market is like this. Those who want to make quick money will always outnumber those who want to learn trading. No matter how correct your words are, human nature is harder to predict than K-line charts.

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VirtualRichDream

· 01-13 12:55

You're right, but retail investors just want to hear "double tomorrow," who cares about "stop loss" strategies. That's the real truth; most people don't actually want the correct answer. That's really harsh. But if you say it like that, you're going to get criticized, haha.

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TestnetScholar

· 01-13 12:52

Exactly right. To put it plainly, retail investors simply don't want to hear the truth.

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TokenDustCollector

· 01-13 12:50

To be honest, that's why I haven't wanted to talk about trading in public for a long time. Human nature, really, can't be taught. But on the other hand, when retail investors get liquidated, why don't they think about their own mindset issues?

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ProposalManiac

· 01-13 12:47

Basically, it's a question of incentive mechanism design. Retail investors want certainty, while you're offering probability theory. These two discourse systems are inherently opposed... This is actually a common knowledge problem in early DAO governance; information asymmetry is always the main issue.

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