I agree 100%.
In 2017, the niche was awe-inspiring, filled with daring, dark geniuses: tech students, intelligence officers, nutcases, stock speculators, cartel and organized crime bosses, anarchists, and many other individuals.
It was truly awesome.
And there was a LOT of money.
The climax occurred in 2020-2022, when the printed $$$ began flowing into the markets. Several narratives emerged (including aLTsEzON), and people CHOSE where they felt most comfortable making money.
Then, building on the old momentum, a bear market began. It was wonderful, as there was plenty of activity and projects were generously handing out money. Cases began to emerge where people made $2,000 with 2-3 clicks and $10 spend.
A massive crypto advertising campaign began. Videos about drops gained hundreds of thousands of subscribers, taxi drivers ran farms for the second distribution of Aptos, and cafes were full of talk about optimal routes for Layer Zero.
Large structures like Black Rock began to enter the niche, and Bitcoin and other currency ETFs emerged.
A critical mass was reached.
And then...
The talking heads started playing their tunes and hyped up the crowd. Using religious tropes (and combat propaganda methods), they, in coordination with their Western colleagues, sold tulips to the audience.
Then the US President got involved and created two billboards, using which he drained the audience. Several other high-ranking figures joined the fray.
And finally, on October 10, 2025, the professional market participants—traders, hedge funds, and market makers—were wiped out.
Curtain call
