2026-01-14 20:22:44

Recently, an interesting phenomenon has been observed. Some new account operation patterns are quite套路——completing the transformation from zero to trending within just three months, then opening large positions on a major exchange, and once the positions are closed, they disappear completely.

There's actually quite a lot of food for thought behind this. The hype seems to accumulate naturally, but it actually feels like a carefully designed traffic cycle. During the holding period, activity levels are through the roof; once they exit, they vanish immediately—this pattern is too obvious. Similar操盘痕迹 can always be seen in the fluctuations of top coins like BTC, ETH, and BNB.

Honestly, this kind of套路 in the crypto world is no longer surprising. Traffic monetization, short-term hype harvesting, and with new accounts added, it's easier to割韭菜. Have you guys noticed this kind of situation? Do you think this operation method will become the norm? Feel free to share your thoughts.

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MEV_Whisperer

· 01-17 19:02

Damn, going from zero to trending in three months? I've seen this trick way too many times, it really turns me off.

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GateUser-9f682d4c

· 01-17 13:16

I've been tired of this routine for a long time. Quick success in three months, then a wave of profit-taking and running away, can't even defend against it. The tricks in the crypto world are really getting more and more sophisticated. But on the other hand... how can retail investors avoid falling into these traps? Here we go again, it's always the same. As soon as the hype starts, they rush in, close their positions, and then disappear without a trace—straight-up textbook harvesting. New accounts are indeed very attractive, but just looking at activity data can reveal the flaws. That sudden silence can't hide the signs at all. Basically, it's a traffic harvesting machine. The problem is, we still have to stay in the crypto space, and there's no escaping it. This phenomenon isn't a bad thing; it actually teaches us how to recognize people. Recognizing accounts has really become a compulsory course. Why does it feel like it's more blatant now than before? They don't even bother to disguise it.

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RugpullAlertOfficer

· 01-17 10:24

This is a typical dealer script... Going viral in three months and then disappearing, just the old tricks. --- They run as soon as the position is flat, not even bothering to wipe their butt... Truly ruthless. --- I've seen it long ago, just waiting for someone like you to summarize it. --- Although the pattern is obvious, some people still fall for it... There's nothing we can do. --- That wave of BTC was really intense, it felt like several accounts were operating simultaneously. --- Whether it becomes normal or not doesn't matter, I won't be fooled again anyway. --- I've already blacklisted these accounts; as soon as I see a sudden spike in popularity, I know it's not good news.

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BlockchainArchaeologist

· 01-14 20:45

How can people still fall for this trick? Freeze quickly in three months—ship out—disappear without a trace, the rhythm is as precise as harvesting leeks.

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Anon4461

· 01-14 20:39

I'm already tired of this routine. New accounts take off after three months and then disappear. The scheme is just that simple... The traces of manipulation are too obvious. The activity level and position trends are exactly the same. Do they really think retail investors can't see through it? This has become the norm long ago. The only difference is some people play it smoothly while others are clumsy. The fluctuations behind top coins are all part of these people's game. We're just here to join the ride. To be blunt, isn't this pattern just precise harvesting of retail investors... There's an account I've been watching all along, operating completely according to this logic. It's truly outrageous.

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SignatureDenied

· 01-14 20:32

Three months from zero to trending, then disappear after closing the position. I'm already tired of this routine. Isn't this just a standard pump-and-dump script, just a bit of packaging? I really think people like this should be permanently banned, but I guess no one cares.

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ETHmaxi_NoFilter

· 01-14 20:30

This method of manipulation is becoming more and more obvious. Be cautious when completing the transition from 0 to 1 in three months. --- Damn, it's the same old trick. I'm already tired of it. --- In the fluctuations of top-tier coins, it's all the same flavor. It's a bit disgusting. --- When a new account suddenly gains popularity, it should be abandoned. That's my ironclad rule. --- Closing positions and then disappearing. This rhythm is too rigid. --- The crypto world has long become a traffic harvesting ground. There's nothing surprising about it. --- Once a position is taken, the account dies. Who can't see this logic? --- Claiming it's normal? It's been normal for a long time, okay? --- I've seen too many of these, the routines are like copy-paste. --- Activity level is proportional to position size. It's quite ironic.

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bridge_anxiety

· 01-14 20:25

I've seen this routine many times, pumping up the hype for three months and then running when large positions are taken out—typical wool-harvesting rhythm. It's just a mouse trap, just changing disguises to continue. Honestly, now new accounts are mostly premeditated; we've seen through this set in the crypto world. It's indeed easier to spot clues with top-tier coins; a sudden surge in trading volume is no coincidence. After one wave of profit-taking, another wave comes—just repetitive operations, hard to defend against.

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