mindset

To be honest, the gold market has become so hot lately that even my relatives back home — people who never care about investing — are asking in the family group chat:
“Is it still a good time to buy gold?”
When I actually looked at the numbers, it gave me chills.
In 2016, gold was around 260 yuan per gram — basically the price of a hot pot meal.
By 2020, it climbed to 380 yuan, which felt reasonable.
But now in 2026, it’s exploded to 1,180 yuan per gram.
You can do the math yourself — the multiple is insane.
What’s even more surreal is how gold moves like it’s being remotely controlled. I noticed a strange pattern: every time gold pulls back, Trump suddenly appears and says something.
Just yesterday he casually said, “Playing with the dollar is like playing with a yo-yo,” and boom — gold shot right back up.
This isn’t about politics. It’s just how sensitive and emotional this market has become.
Right now, the internet is flooded with news about gold going vertical. People are flexing gold bars and jewelry everywhere.
But honestly? When even the market aunties are discussing an asset, that’s usually when you should start being careful.
I’m not saying gold will crash tomorrow. It might still run higher — 6,000 or even 7,000 isn’t impossible.
But the current atmosphere feels like the last few bites of a huge meal. There’s still meat left, but there are way more bones — easy to choke if you’re not careful.
The louder the celebration, the colder my spine feels.
Why?
Because gold is, at its core, a “safe haven for fear.”
The more chaotic the world becomes, the more panic rises — and the brighter gold shines.
Its purpose isn’t to make you rich overnight. It’s there to protect value when things go wrong.
It’s like a responsible old butler — making sure you don’t lose your pants.
But expecting it to launch you into success? That’s asking too much.
So my choice is a bit contrarian.
While everyone is rushing into gold, I’m actually watching Bitcoin ($BTC ).
Bitcoin is hovering around $90,000, moving slowly, boring most people to death.
But I think once the gold frenzy cools down, smart money will need a new place to go.
Look around — what has deep liquidity, strong consensus, and a future narrative?
Besides Bitcoin, what else really fits that role?
And there’s a practical point people ignore:
You can’t move gold easily. If something serious happens, how do you carry a cabinet full of gold bars?
With Bitcoin, you remember a set of mnemonic words — and your wealth moves with you, anywhere in the world.
Digitalization isn’t a trend anymore. It’s unstoppable.
Of course, I’m not telling anyone to go all-in right now.
The biggest sin in investing is chasing hype.
My personal approach is simple:
Gold:
If you’re already in profit, consider taking some off the table gradually and locking in gains.
If you haven’t entered yet, given the current sentiment, watching is safer than acting.
$BTC :
Keep it on your radar. If funds keep flowing into gold and BTC pulls back, that could be an opportunity.
Yes, the four-year cycle logic has changed after spot ETFs, but the core story hasn’t.
Most important of all:
Don’t let FOM$BNB O control you.
The market is never short of opportunities — what’s scarce is capital and a calm mind.
So when the entire world is cheering for the same asset, maybe pause and quietly ask yourself:
“Is this excitement really my chance to make money?”
Think clearly.
Your answer is already your decision.

You sit in front of the screen, ready to trade. You open your chart and it looks like a piece of abstract art: you have three moving averages, the RSI, the MACD, the Bollinger Bands, the Ichimoku Cloud, and lines everywhere. 😵‍💫
You look at the price: the RSI tells you to "buy", but the MACD signals "sell" and the moving averages are flat. You get confused, doubt, and by the time you make a decision, the movement has already passed or you entered too late and poorly.
Welcome to Analysis Paralysis.
Why do we do this to ourselves?