The 25th

Ex-Market Strategist. I’ve seen things, I share things - sometimes. NFA.
Practicing Catholic.

[Alejandro @AlejNavia]

After 10 years of being in crypto and trading, I need to address what's currently happening in our space.

This isn't just another market cycle - it's something far more concerning.

The Reality Check:

Meme coin trading has become a 24/7 sprint where:

• You're considered "late" after just 15 minutes
• Holding for 6-12 hours is seen as "long-term"
• Every new token launch feels like a trap

Let's be honest about what we're seeing:

1. The Speed

These aren't market cycles anymore - they're market seizures. When you need to be glued to your screen every second just to avoid being "late," something's fundamentally broken.

2. The Scams

The number of rugs, honeypots, and outright frauds is staggering. It's not just about "doing your research" anymore when you have minutes to make a decision.

3. The Burnout

I've traded through bull markets, bear markets, and everything in between. But this? This is different. The constant rotation, the 24/7 FOMO, the endless parade of "next big things" it's exhausting even the most seasoned folks.

4. The Community Impact

We're burning out builders who are chasing a dragon that doesn't exist. Real projects can't compete with pump-and-dumps masquerading as "communities."

Remember Warren Buffett's wisdom: "Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked."

Well, the tide is starting to shift, and we're seeing a lot of naked swimmers.

The Hard Truth:

• This isn't sustainable
• Good projects are being overshadowed
• Experienced traders are burning out
• The community is losing faith

It's going to get worse before it gets better.

But we need to start having honest conversations about where we're heading.

What We Need:

• Return to fundamentals
• Focus on sustainable growth
• Support for real builders
• Community-driven accountability

For those feeling the weight of this market:

You're not alone. It's okay to step back. It's okay to miss a pump. Your mental health matters more than any potential gains.

The market will be here tomorrow. Make sure you are too.

[The 25th @thetwentyfifth]

@MMCrypto I hope you have a reliable VPN if you use Binance on a plane

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@bigtiamnot @mrpunkdoteth @Ape_31 Yes. https://t.co/SHHM8i2x01

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@zachxbt He did it again! https://t.co/SHHM8i2x01

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Ladies and gentlemens, that's how it's done. 💩

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Crypto doesn’t need more clowns like @ape_31. The space already struggles with trust - don’t let these amateurs ruin it even more.

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@gainzy222 wokes: "we told you fascism was back" 🤦

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@zachxbt @joeymoose @frankdegods @notthreadguy @MINHxDYNASTY You know you've succeeded when the community voluntarily raises funds for you.

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@Newsweek Would a real nazi visit Auschwitz, accompanied by Jews and wearing a Kippah?

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@scottmelker https://t.co/WncHh1V6gF

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@Ashcryptoreal A history of Solana outages:

02 Sep 2021
14/15 Sep 2021
6/12 Jan 2022
21/22 Jan 2022
30 Apr/1 May 2022
1 Jun 2022
30 Sep/1 Oct 2022
25 Feb 2023
6 Feb 2024
19 Jan 2025

It’s not a bug; it’s a pattern.

[The 25th @thetwentyfifth]

@Ashcryptoreal Same reason why $WIF $BONK and all the others feel like dinos now. The silent killer is dilution.

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@lynk0x Wait, are you telling me that I don't even have to earn 3 million a day to join the billionaires' club in a year's time? Wow, if people knew that!

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@bekster5 @PeterMcCormack Wrong

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@bekster5 @PeterMcCormack Right

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@PeterMcCormack Stupid and autistic but not nazi.

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@benjamincowen Easy. Bitcoin is not a cryptocurrency.

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@CryptoKaleo Are you fine?

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@gordongekko "I just tripled his wealth overnight and he won't fucking mention it"