The London Stock Exchange's blockchain settlement has sparked a "bull market" cry across the network; daily trading volume in the prediction market has exceeded $700 million, and Wall Street is frantically hiring traders with $200,000 annual salaries; Vietnam's USDT payment success rate has reached 97%, and the application of stablecoins seems to be on the verge of an explosion—this new wave of enthusiasm in the crypto space is tempting many retail investors to jump in. Sister Qinglan often tells everyone in the Qinglan Crypto Classroom (qinglan.org) that the more bustling the crypto market appears, the more one should be wary of the hidden dangers behind it. These three harvesting traps could potentially lead to a total loss of principal.
Important Reminder: The content of this article is based on Sister Qinglan's personal observations and analyses and does not constitute any investment advice. The risks in the cryptocurrency market far exceed those in traditional finance; one must bear the consequences of their own gains and losses. Following the crowd irrationally will only make one a victim of the market, which is a bottom line I repeatedly emphasize in the Qinglan Crypto Classroom.
Trap One: The London Stock Exchange's "Coercive Power Grab," Retail Investors Reduced to Rule Dependents
The news of the London Stock Exchange launching a digital asset settlement platform has been interpreted by the market as a "milestone in the legalization of the crypto industry," causing various "institutional concept coins" to rise, igniting a rush among retail investors. However, Sister Qinglan wants to pour cold water on this; this is by no means a "coercive acceptance" by traditional giants of the crypto industry, but rather a cross-industry power grab due to weak competition in existing markets. Essentially, it is traditional finance's dimensional harvesting of the crypto space, a point that has been predicted in-depth in the Qinglan Crypto Classroom.
The core demand of traditional financial institutions is to break through existing limitations—slowing business growth and narrowing profit margins make the incremental space in the crypto market a battleground. The London Stock Exchange's blockchain settlement strategy aims to convert bank deposits and traditional assets into on-chain tokens, allowing traditional funds to flow directly onto the blockchain. The ultimate goal is to bypass existing crypto exchanges and take control of the pricing power and circulation rules of on-chain funds.
From the perspective of strategic layout, the London Stock Exchange began its technical preparations as early as September 2024 and has now embedded blockchain technology into its core settlement system, gradually transforming and squeezing the space for retail investors. They are calculating very precisely. In the future, they will set the industry rules, and retail investors will only exist as friction costs, subject to whatever harvesting methods they choose. This is also a key reason I remind everyone in the Qinglan Crypto Classroom to be wary of institutional hegemony.
Sister Qinglan's Lifesaving Tip: Stick to long-term spot positions and resolutely avoid short-term speculation on "institutional concept coins." Macroeconomic benefits determine long-term trends and are not reasons for short-term speculation. Wait for the market to digest expectations and consider adding positions after a volume reduction and pullback. Remember, institutions are here to set the rules, not to carry you; this is one of the core avoidance logics of the Qinglan Crypto Classroom.
Trap Two: The "Professional Scythe" of the Prediction Market, Information Asymmetry Crushing Retail Investors
The daily trading volume of the prediction market has surpassed $700 million, and Wall Street is frantically hiring traders with $200,000 annual salaries—sounds tempting, right? Many retail investors see this as a new opportunity and want to get a piece of the pie, but Sister Qinglan wants to remind you that this is the most ruthless information asymmetry scythe, specifically targeting retail investors. I have also dissected the harvesting logic of such high-competition sectors in the Qinglan Crypto Classroom.
In the past, when the market was chaotic, retail investors might have been able to benefit from luck, but now that Wall Street's professional teams have entered the game, the rules have completely changed. You rely on subjective feelings and fragmented information, while they profit consistently using quantitative models, millisecond-level information flow, and cross-platform arbitrage strategies; you bet on a single event, while they hedge traditional market risks using prediction market data, profiting in both directions.
Even more ruthless are insider trading and odds manipulation; institutions can obtain core information about policies, elections, etc., in advance, while retail investors can only passively take over. As institutional funds flood in, the odds of making money are quickly leveled out, and the original profit loopholes are completely closed off, leaving retail investors with nothing but naked bets on price fluctuations, with no power to fight back.
Sister Qinglan's Avoidance Strategy: Such sectors can only be played with small amounts of idle funds for fun; heavy investment is strictly prohibited! Treat it as entertainment funds and do not expect it to save you. It’s better to use market data as a reference to assist in rational decision-making, which is also the rational investment thinking advocated by the Qinglan Crypto Classroom.
Trap Three: The "Superficial Carnival" of Vietnam's Stablecoin Payments, Three Major Flaws Hard to Overcome
The news that "Vietnam's USDT payment success rate is 97% in 30 days" has led many to believe that stablecoins are about to conquer the world. Sister Qinglan acknowledges that there is real demand, but do not be misled by appearances; the underlying issues have been detailed in the Qinglan Crypto Classroom, and three major flaws make it difficult to replicate and promote.
Vietnam's situation is quite unique: USDT is not a mainstream payment tool but a safe-haven currency, used by locals to hedge against exchange rate fluctuations and preserve asset value. Additionally, Vietnam has skipped the credit card era, and with the widespread adoption of mobile payments, wallet protocols enable seamless conversion between USDT and the Vietnamese dong, resulting in impressive data. This phenomenon had already emerged in the second half of last year, forming a localized "second financial system."
Behind the 97% success rate are three insurmountable mountains: a trust crisis (successful deductions but merchants not receiving funds, and on-chain records being difficult to understand), slow payments (20-30 seconds for confirmation, leading to a poor experience), and limited scenarios (chain brands not supporting it, with minimum thresholds), significantly reducing practicality.
Sister Qinglan's Assurance: The real application of stablecoins indicates that the industry is taking root, not just a castle in the air. Mainstream coins like BTC and ETH remain the foundation, and their long-term value logic has not changed. There is no need to panic over short-term fluctuations; stick to gradual accumulation and maintain a stable mindset. This is also the long-term advice the Qinglan Crypto Classroom offers everyone.
Core Conclusion: Adhere to three key principles to navigate through the fog of the crypto space.
Sister Qinglan clarifies: The London Stock Exchange is a "power-grabbing ghost," seizing pricing and rule-making power; the prediction market is a "soul-sucking ghost," harvesting through professional barriers; stablecoin payments are a "lifesaving talisman," supported by real demand in the industry.
The core of retail investors' survival boils down to three points: remember not to chase high-priced institutional concept coins, do not heavily invest in high-competition sectors, and stick to long-term positions in mainstream coins. Separate entertainment funds from investment funds, and eliminate the mentality of luck to survive in the face of institutional encirclement.
For more insights into the underlying logic of institutional harvesting, you can follow the Qinglan Crypto Classroom (qinglan.org) to see through the tricks and avoid pitfalls. Opportunities and risks coexist in the crypto space; protecting your wallet is essential to survive until the real bull market!
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