2025-12-16 12:53:05

Aster trading competition has been extremely popular these past two days, with various versions circulating——some say certain traders have been front-running, while others argue that front-running isn't really arbitrage. I carefully reviewed the trading records of the contestants, and in fact, the chances of successful front-running are not that high. Think about it, if someone really wanted to front-run and take the other side of the order, there's no need to go through all that trouble; just open a position in one direction and hold it, it's that simple. But looking at these experts' trading records, they are mostly frequently adjusting their positions and switching directions, which in itself shows they are engaging in serious trading analysis and risk management.

On the first day of the competition, a friend told me that you could leverage front-running skills to climb the ranks, but I declined immediately. Since I came to participate, I want to win based on my own skills (haha, maybe a bit shameless), only then will I feel truly satisfied. Instead of guessing what tricks others are using, it's better to focus on market analysis and position management. From a trading logic perspective, those high-frequency opening trades actually indicate that market participants are taking this competition seriously.

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NFTHoarder

· 12-19 11:24

I've done my best, but the theory of front-running really doesn't hold up; the market data simply doesn't match. Competitions are competitions; just get in there and do it, there's no need to talk about those useless things. Experts do place trades frequently, but that just proves people are seriously trading, there's no conspiracy. Instead of guessing who is cheating, it's better to manage your own risks—this is the key to winning. If front-running were so easy to succeed at, it would be everywhere by now, but the reality is that it's difficult.

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LiquidatedNotStirred

· 12-19 10:20

Ha, the echo trading theory is back again, such a fuss. I think the logic is quite convincing; indeed, it's not worth it. --- I just want to ask, if echo trading is really that easy to make money, then why bother participating in competitions? Just operate on your own and be done with it. --- Honestly, frequent position adjustments actually reveal the real issue. Those who truly want to make a move don't bother to complicate things like this. --- A bit shameless haha. I think trading with this kind of mentality is actually counterproductive. Compared to those who want to cheat, focused analysis people have already won. --- After looking at the discussions, nine out of ten are probably overthinking it, insisting on inventing a story about echo trading just to accept others winning over them. --- This competition has now become an echo trading workshop, with all kinds of theories flying around. But from the operation records, they are indeed doing their homework, which is respectable. --- I also lean towards this judgment. If someone really wants to manipulate secretly, they would be much more covert; there's no need for such flashy trade records. --- People who understand trading know that risk management is the key to survival. This perspective is quite well considered.

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ser_ngmi

· 12-17 06:57

I'm tired of hearing the same old arguments about wash trading. If it were that simple, everyone would have already gotten rich. Competitions should be decided by skill; everything else is nonsense. Frequent position adjustments are what define serious trading; there's no doubt about that. Why do some people always want to take shortcuts? The market is right there. After reviewing this competition, the trading details reveal a lot of issues. I don't want to hear gossip; I just want to see whose trading logic is solid. With such high costs for wash trading, it's better to just directly confront the market.

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ChainMemeDealer

· 12-16 13:18

Haha, forget it. The old trick of wash trading has long gone out of style. True experts simply don't bother with it. --- Honestly, just looking at trading records can reveal who is serious and who is just messing around. It's obvious at a glance. --- Winning with real strength is truly satisfying. It's more enjoyable than any tricks. I give this mindset a full score. --- Frequent position adjustments are the real key. It shows that people are truly thinking, not just messing around. --- Wash trading has such high costs and such low returns. Who would bother if they weren't crazy? --- Instead of studying how others cheat, it's better to improve your own trading skills. Everyone understands this principle, but few actually do it. --- Most people shouting about wash trading probably lack the strength themselves. They can't understand others' tricks and just criticize in black. --- The most interesting part of the competition is right here. It's hard to tell what's real or fake, but data won't lie. --- Good position management is indeed more valuable than any technique. This is the most expensive lesson I’ve learned.

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CountdownToBroke

· 12-16 13:15

I've long stopped believing in that scam about wash trading. If you're really cheating, why make it so complicated? Just throw in some money and get it done. Do people still rely on technical methods to bypass scrutiny now?

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BearWhisperGod

· 12-16 13:02

The old front-running tactics are no longer effective; true experts are now focused on analyzing the market itself. By the way, I find the tournament design quite interesting; it clearly shows who is playing seriously. I approve of the frequent position adjustments; it indicates that people are clear-headed and have proper risk control awareness. Instead of analyzing how others operate, it's better to concentrate on doing your own trades well. The comments section has been really chaotic these past two days—everyone is front-running, front-running, and front-running everything. The high popularity of the event actually proves that everyone is taking it seriously, which is a good thing. Honestly, if someone wanted to cheat, why bother participating? Isn't just doing spot trading more straightforward? Those accounts that frequently switch positions seem more like they are refining their trading systems. Interestingly, the controversy itself indicates that the competition's value is right here.

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WinterWarmthCat

· 12-16 12:57

Pulling off those fake trades is long outdated. True experts don't bother with such tricks. Those who frequently adjust their positions are clearly serious about trading, unlike some people who only think about speculation and shortcuts. Instead of guessing blindly, it's better to focus your skills on market analysis. That's the right way. Competitions are just competitions. Fair play is more exciting. Copying strategies is really pointless. Here's the trade record. If you wanted to fake trades, you would have already gone all-in on one direction. Is there really a need to go through all this trouble? It's somewhat interesting. Finally, someone has spoken out, otherwise it's all conspiracy theories that are just annoying. Speaking of which, frequent position adjustments and direction changes are the real skills. This wave of operations truly shows the level.

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