2025-12-18 05:54:33

Is it fair to say we're in a bear market now? Actually, it's not quite to the extent of 2022 yet.

Do you remember the days of 2022? It was just continuous downward movement every day, with no sign of a rebound at all. BTC was like free falling, ETH even dropped below 800, but at that time, no one dared to buy the dip, and panic spread everywhere.

Although things aren't great now, the market sentiment is noticeably different. The voices on Twitter have changed; everyone seems to be shifting towards cash flow thinking, each looking both hopeful and completely unaffected by the bull or bear markets. This kind of Zen attitude is honestly quite refreshing.

But it also reveals another phenomenon—trading activity has indeed decreased. No hot projects, no new opportunities, nothing worth trading. Instead, it feels like I'm going through this cycle alone, a bit lonely.

So the question isn't whether it's a bear market or not, but that this cycle is really different from previous ones.

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MEV_Whisperer

· 12-21 05:45

Back in 2022, it was indeed despairing, but now I can see a glimmer of hope. Right now, there are really not many opportunities; it feels like sitting on the sidelines. The go-with-the-flow mentality is nice, but the trading volume is too awkward. This round is indeed different; the market feels much more mature now. Without any hot projects, it's really a bit tiring to focus solely on coins by oneself.

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MetaMaskVictim

· 12-20 10:10

The wave in 2022 was truly hopeless, but now it seems somewhat acceptable.

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RugResistant

· 12-18 16:29

Back in 2022, it was truly despairing. Now, compared to then, there is still hope. No hot topics, no hot topics. Anyway, I’ve long since learned to enjoy myself by analyzing K-lines. This cycle is indeed magical. It feels like everyone is pretending to be calm, but deep down they’re all anxious. A Zen mindset? Honestly, it’s just because they’re afraid of losing, haha. Loneliness +1. Sometimes I really wish I had someone to join me in bottom-fishing.

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AltcoinTherapist

· 12-18 06:24

Back in 2022, I was really desperate. Now, it's actually easier to accept this way.

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LiquiditySurfer

· 12-18 06:22

Cash flow mindset is serious, but with such deep liquidity, LP returns are also evaporating, making it even harder to find good entry points.

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CrossChainMessenger

· 12-18 06:18

Back in 2022, it was truly despairing. Now, being able to chat like this shows that confidence has grown. It's Zen-like but also quite uncomfortable. Without hot topics, there are no stories. Traders are so idle they've rusted. This cycle is indeed strange. It's not a bear market issue; no one knows what to do next.

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GamefiHarvester

· 12-18 06:15

The wave in 2022 was indeed terrifying. Now it's much better than back then. Honestly, it's more comfortable now. No one is pressuring you to take over and die. What does it matter if trading activity decreases? Just in time for some leisure. Lonely? Ha, that's true cultivation, brother. No hot topics? So be it. Anyway, I've long shifted to a cash flow mindset. Holding coins with a Zen attitude is the right approach. Don't fuss around.

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StableGenius

· 12-18 06:03

honestly this "cash flow mindset" thing is just cope... we're all just waiting for the next catalyst and pretending we're zen about it lol

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