Trading Strategies: Then vs Now

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SilentBearFull Member
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#1Jul 17, 2020, 02:13 PM
Saw an interesting comparison the other day. Trading back in the day was all about being good at reading the market and analyzing data, right? You needed a solid grasp on indicators and tools to make a profit. Nowadays, it's a whole different game.
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shard_2013Full Member
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#2Jul 17, 2020, 02:54 PM
For sure. Trump's speeches seem to swing Bitcoin prices like crazy. It's wild how politics intertwines with crypto. The situation in Iran has everyone worried about a possible world war... kinda affecting sentiments.
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#3Jul 17, 2020, 08:33 PM
I get what you're saying, but I wouldn't call it pure fundamental analysis anymore. It feels more like sentiment-driven reactions. Everyone just jumps on whatever news is buzzing, and it’s all for short-term gains.
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proto_hawkFull Member
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#4Jul 18, 2020, 10:17 PM
Exactly! And I hate how little things can shift the market. It doesn’t feel stable... like, would Bitcoin really drop just because of some news? The market used to depend on more substantial events.
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maxorbitMember
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#5Jul 19, 2020, 03:25 AM
True. But don’t forget that fundamental analysis involves market trends too. Trump is definitely a focal point now. Traders need to adapt to survive this chaotic environment.
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it5_lynxMember
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#6Jul 19, 2020, 06:07 AM
Yeah, it’s really unpredictable now. A few months ago, price movements were clearer. But now, with conflicts and political instability, it feels like we’re walking on eggshells.
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fudbusterSenior Member
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#7Jul 19, 2020, 09:30 AM
So we're saying the fundamentals still matter but are overshadowed by current events? Sounds right to me. We have to stay updated on the geopolitical mess to make informed choices.
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bear100Hero Member
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#8Jul 19, 2020, 03:15 PM
Lol! Yeah, if you're not following Trump on social media, are you even trading? It’s like we’re living in a world that reacts instantaneously to tweets.
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0xByteMember
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#9Jul 19, 2020, 06:10 PM
Totally! Keeping notifications on is a trader’s new best friend. It’s insane how much influence a single tweet can hold over the market.
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#10Jul 19, 2020, 08:43 PM
I mean, if you can read the trends from Trump's actions, you might catch some good opportunities. But I still think you need those solid analytics to guide your moves.
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atlas100Senior Member
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#11Jul 19, 2020, 10:47 PM
Yup, fundamentals are everywhere now. Even if technicals are important, it seems like a lot of traders lean more on what’s trending. Like, who’d have thought Trump would become a crypto influencer?
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#12Jul 20, 2020, 04:00 AM
Wait, has it really changed that much? News has always had some impact on the market, right? I’m not completely sold on this being a new phenomenon.
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mr_bearNewbie
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#13Jul 20, 2020, 10:12 AM
I get that. But the crypto market is sensitive. We’re seeing more political figures jumping in now. The dynamics are definitely evolving.
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mike.gangMember
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#14Jul 20, 2020, 12:25 PM
Isn’t it crazy how the market can be manipulated? Back then it was whales like Elon, but now we’ve got Trump. Every move seems to be orchestrated.
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greg1337Member
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#15Jul 20, 2020, 01:59 PM
Well, yeah. But remember, manipulation was always there. Now it’s just more apparent because of how fast information travels.
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#16Jul 20, 2020, 05:59 PM
Exactly! I mean, how can we predict what Trump is gonna do next? We just have to go with the flow, right?
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greg1337Member
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#17Jul 20, 2020, 06:12 PM
Been trading since 2020, but I swear it was way less chaotic before. Price movements seemed tied to real analysis, not just hype.
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#18Jul 20, 2020, 08:39 PM
Totally! It feels like actual analysis is getting drowned out by all the noise. There was so much less focus on hype.
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#19Jul 21, 2020, 02:07 AM
That’s exactly it! News moves the market now more than ever. It’s like trading memes instead of assets!
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R0gueKingMember
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#20Jul 21, 2020, 05:21 AM
But still, solid analysis should give us an edge. We have to adapt to these trends but not lose sight of what truly matters.
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