2025-12-29 07:22:03

If you held Bitcoin throughout 2025, here's the uncomfortable truth: several "boring" alternatives crushed it. The S&P 500 outpaced it. Your savings account beat it. Even gold and silver delivered better returns. That's the kind of performance gap that makes you question everything.

This isn't just about price action—it's about what happens when narratives don't match reality. Crypto volatility didn't pay off this cycle. Traditional markets and safe haven assets? They had the better year. Sometimes the most profitable trades aren't the sexiest ones.

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ApyWhisperer

· 01-01 06:26

Damn, that's why I went all-in on the S&P long ago...

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GasGuzzler

· 01-01 05:45

Oh no, this is awkward. What are the holders thinking?

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ETHmaxi_NoFilter

· 2025-12-31 08:24

Haha, I knew it would turn out like this. Luckily, I got out in time. Isn't it nice to relax and earn interest from the S&P now?

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WhaleMinion

· 2025-12-31 05:34

Haha, this is reality... I’ve always said that chasing hot topics is not as good as investing in index funds, but still, a bunch of people are all in on Bitcoin.

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RooftopVIP

· 2025-12-29 07:48

I'm overwhelmed. The coins I hold can't beat fixed-term deposits, this is really frustrating.

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RugDocDetective

· 2025-12-29 07:47

Oh no, he's started hyping the S&P 500 again… I'm already tired of it --- Is Bitcoin cooling off? Then we'll just wait for the next cycle, anyway I sleep soundly --- Honestly, savings accounts beating BTC? What kind of bear market is this --- If it's not sexy, then so be it. I still believe in Bitcoin --- Gold and silver both outperformed? Then I'll go buy gold and give it a try… but wait, is this data real --- The narrative has collapsed, that's just how merciless the market is --- Sexy trading vs. profitable trading, I’ve lost money on both --- So should I buy the dip or run away now? Experts, give me some advice --- Volatility is no longer profitable… what about those who once turned around with volatility --- Is the S&P 500 really that attractive? Feels like selective data to me

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ContractTester

· 2025-12-29 07:47

Oh no, I've been hit hard by reality. I just want to know how those people who brag every day are doing now—are they still brainwashing or have they really admitted defeat...

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0xSleepDeprived

· 2025-12-29 07:40

Haha, alright, time to wake up. Not all stories can make money.

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StableNomad

· 2025-12-29 07:32

actually... risk-adjusted returns on boring stuff hitting different this cycle. reminds me of UST in May when everyone realized volatility doesn't always pay. not financial advice but those percentage gains on savings accounts? statistically speaking, that's just math winning over narrative. back in the luna days we thought only sexy meant profitable lol.

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ForkPrince

· 2025-12-29 07:28

Ha, I knew it. When the narrative collapses, you have to admit it. The current situation in the crypto circle is really disappointing; it's better to just lie flat and earn interest in the bank.

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