The true face of the crypto market: Jumping classes has never been a game for the majority

People in the circle often say, "This is a place where everyone can turn things around"—but after staying in this market for a while, you'll realize a harsh reality: it is actually an extremely brutal zero-sum game, with class solidification happening at a terrifying speed.

To understand this ecosystem, it helps to look at it this way—divide participants into three tiers.

The bottom layer is the novice zone. This is filled with people crushed by information gaps. When they enter, big players and project teams have already set their traps. Prices have already been driven up high, yet they think they are buying at the bottom. They are always buying others' chips, always making others money—but the reality is, they often suffer heavy losses. Novices turn over quickly because a single loss is enough to make them exit forever.

The middle layer is the participants. They have some experience, possess some information, and have figured out the routines. But even so, they are still within the harvesting range of the big players. They can make some money, but they can never catch up with the true big players. Their capital size determines their ceiling.

The top layer is the controllers. Project teams, big players, market makers—they control information, chips, and even prices. Their profits come from the losses of the bottom and middle layers. The rules of this game are designed for them.

It seems like everyone has a chance, but in reality, the opportunity has long been locked out. The size of your principal, your entry timing, and your information channels basically determine which layer you can reach. Want to change your fate through trading? It’s possible, but the odds are extremely slim. Most people come in after the game has already started, and they are always the ones who realize it too late.