The Truth About KOLs: Are They Your Mentors or Just Selling You Dreams? đ©
âDear Square community, itâs time to address the "elephant in the room" â Crypto KOLs and influencers.
âWeâve all seen the posts:
đ "100x potential Gem!"
đ„ "Last chance to buy before it moons!"
đ Screenshots of +1000% profits on high-leverage futures.
âBut how much of it is reality, and how much is pure manipulation? If you want to protect your portfolio, here is what you need to know:
â1. Their Profit is Not Your Profit đž
âMost KOLs earn from your trading fees (referral programs). To many, it doesnât matter if you win or lose your trade â they earn as long as you are active. The more "urgent" news they post, the more you trade, and the more commissions they collect.
â2. The "Exit Liquidity" Trap đ
âWhen an influencer with a massive following shills a low-cap altcoin, be careful. Often, they bought in much earlier or were paid in tokens. You might unknowingly become their "exit liquidity" â buying the top while they are quietly selling.
â3. Perfect Charts & Hidden Losses đŒïž
âDrawing lines on a chart after the price has already moved is easy. Most won't show you the 9 liquidated positions; they only post the one lucky trade that hit the target.
âHow to Spot a Genuine Educator?
ââ They don't promise "get rich quick" schemes.
â They explain the WHY behind a move, not just what to buy.
â They are transparent about risks and potential losses.
â They don't force you into FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out).
âBOTTOM LINE:
Binance Square is a fantastic place to learn, but you are the only person responsible for your money. Don't let someone elseâs hype dictate your financial strategy.
âQuestion for the community: What is the biggest "red flag" youâve noticed from crypto influencers lately? Letâs discuss in the comments! đ
â #CryptoAwareness #BinanceSquare #KOL #TradingTips #RiskManagement
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