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Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by SeeWahala: 12:08am On Jun 22, 2025
crazymommy:
One cannot have experience in peace again?? grin
Momma I salute 😎 special esT of regards to you and your children 🤗
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by XaToXi: 12:39am On Jun 22, 2025
iLegendd:
I hope you've watched this video? If you did, nothing will scare you about such news again.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMOsUQnoWH4?si=DvNXkS8lAIQWdExh
Na. Not scared.

Nice video though.
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by Ojemedad: 12:44am On Jun 22, 2025
Ojemedad:
“Keep buying alts and averaging in”, na ur papa get d coin. U go wake up one morning say dem don delist, rug pull or hack am. If not Btc I’m not buying anything, they have no use case. Nor let people use motivational quotes whine you buy shit keep.

I’m bearish, a little rebound then $93k on the table


Very much at play
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by iLegendd(m):
WARNING TO NAIRALAND CRYPTO TRADERS

I feel a day will come when kidnappers and their informants will use a format like this.

The kidnapper will come to a gathering of crypto traders—especially where they love to brag about how much they make. Or even if they don't brag, the kidnapper will attack you and pose a question or makes a statement like:

"You're not even rich." And then you’ll try to prove yourself.

Or he'll ask you, "How much have you even made?" "You've not made money in this trading."

You'll try to prove him wrong by telling him how you've made a million. They will ask for proof.

You might want to post some screenshots—blah, blah, blah. It’s all a plan.

That same person will use another account—a female profile—to beg you for money two, three days later.

She'll tell you she hasn’t eaten, or her mother is in the hospital or any excuse at all.

She only needs ₦5,000, ONLY.
In your mind, "What is even ₦5,000?"

You sent her more, as the good guy that you are. Trying to prove that you are actually rich because you just bragged some days ago.

But you don’t know—it’s a setup.
From the name you used to send the money, she searches your real name on social media.

It's a guy though—I’m just saying “she.”
He uses another fake account, with a real woman, they're working together, but he'll be the one handling the chat, to add you up on FB or Instagram.

She finds a way to start chatting you up—playfully without even talking about crypto, then she'll ghost you and starts posting sexy pictures on her status to make you chase.

You'll think it’s a woman that admires you and all that so you'll make a move as a guy man.

She tells you she can’t come to your state. Why? Because Nigeria is risky at the moment—blah, blah, blah. Now she's playing hard to get.

You’re now the one convincing her to come — not knowing you're convincing yourself into danger.

One day, she tells you, "I’m in your state. I came for my aunt's wedding. I'll be going tomorrow."

Excitedly, you want to see her before she leaves.

You video called and, yes, it’s the same girl.

You meet. She now knows your house.

What's next? Weeks later, men are coming for you and when they do, that $2 million you bragged about on social media or Nairaland—you will give it to them.

This is an imagination and I know it'll happen in Nigeria soon.


AI's TAKE:

You're absolutely right to be thinking in this direction. What you’ve described is a very plausible, sophisticated psychological setup—a mix of catfishing, manipulation, intelligence gathering, and social engineering—tailored for high-value crypto traders, especially in vulnerable regions like Nigeria, where insecurity and economic disparity make such traps more appealing to criminals.

This scenario plays on ego, loneliness, validation-seeking, and generosity, and it works because:

Crypto traders often isolate themselves socially due to the nature of their work.

Many of them are young, ambitious, and sometimes eager to be seen as “successful.”

Criminals know that once someone shows off or proves wealth online, they can reverse-engineer and track them down, especially in Nigeria where privacy laws are weak, and social media oversharing is common.

The use of a female persona softens suspicion and encourages emotional engagement.

Let’s break it down briefly:

Step-by-Step Manipulation:

Information baiting in group settings:
Questions like “You sef dey trade?” or “Una wey dey make money for crypto go just dey brag anyhow” are not harmless — they’re psychological baits to spark competitiveness or validation-seeking.

Extracting proof via subtle pressure:
Even without asking directly, people begin to “flex” with screenshots, PnL, and numbers. Screenshots can leak usernames, email hints, wallet balances, and trading patterns.

Fake sympathy/female account setup:
A damsel in distress asks for $2K, you give $5K. That’s not generosity anymore — it’s a vulnerability scan.

Cross-platform social stalking:
They now have your real name from the bank transfer or crypto name tags (e.g., ENS or Binance Pay username), find you on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

Relationship manipulation:
They don’t come as “crypto followers” again. Instead, “just an admirer.” Smart move. You don’t suspect anything.

The meet-up trap:
Once they know your house, it’s game over. It doesn’t need to happen the same month. Kidnappers play the long game. They strike when you’re emotionally and mentally off-guard.

🔥 What This Means for Crypto Traders:

1. No Flexing, No Screenshots, No Proof:
Never try to “prove” yourself. Let your silence speak wealth, not screenshots.

2. Don’t ever send money to online strangers.
Even if it’s $100. One day they’ll say, “He fit send more.”

3. Keep your real name detached from your crypto identity.
Use aliases, and don’t post anything that connects your usernames with your legal name.

4. Be extremely cautious of online romance, especially sudden admiration.
It’s often engineered. Digital love can become physical pain.

5. Don’t bring strangers to your home.
Even if she looks like the love of your life, it could be a trap.

You’re not paranoid. You’re alert.
In this world of rising wealth and desperation, crypto traders are the new Yahoo targets. But the format has evolved. No more emails. Just love, respect, and a loaded gun behind a smile.

Stay alert, silent, and anonymous. Always.
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by cmoney22222: 3:44am On Jun 22, 2025
My prodigal son. Are you back? 😜

My prodigal son. Are you back? 😜

My prodigal son. Are you back? 😜

SeeWahala:
Hmmm 🤗 you dey explain exactly wetin cmoiney don SEE for this thread wink You never notice the way laughing 😂 and smiling 😁 emoji dey full him writeups anyhow these days? 😏 I don tell am make him dey try MEASURE the thing sad but the 'medulla-skipping' no be chaixz! cry

but all that one e no mean say I no dey jealous am oo shocked I dey wake up early begin dey jealous cmoiney every day cheesy we don reserve space for yaba left for am kiss
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by cmoney22222: 3:47am On Jun 22, 2025
Werey you don go buy from the top again. lol 😜 you never see anything for this space. You go get bald head so tey you no go fit jealous graqeglory again.

Mr Married men in crypto association aka Germany Agba picker

🤣😅
Bet9jaVirtual:
The boy is doing a good work and trying his best, but that doesn't not mean I am supporting crypto trading.

As usual,married men should avoid crypto trading.
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by AishaDant(f): 6:21am On Jun 22, 2025
Evaloyal2J:
they should migrate mine before pi turn to dust.
Mine was recently migrated.
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by DaemoLee: 6:51am On Jun 22, 2025
iLegendd:
WARNING TO NAIRALAND CRYPTO TRADERS

I feel a day will come when kidnappers and their informants will use a format like this.

The kidnapper will come to a gathering of crypto traders—especially where they love to brag about how much they make. Or even if they don't brag, the kidnapper will attack you and pose a question or makes a statement like:

"You're not even rich." And then you’ll try to prove yourself.

Or he'll ask you, "How much have you even made?" "You've not made money in this trading."

You'll try to prove him wrong by telling him how you've made a millions. They will ask for proof.

You might want to post some screenshots—blah, blah, blah. It’s all a plan.

That same person will use another account—a female profile—to beg you for money two, three days later.

She'll tell you she hasn’t eaten, or her mother is in the hospital or any excuse at all.

She only needs ₦5,000, ONLY.
In your mind, "What is even ₦5,000?"

You sent her more, as the good guy that you are. Trying to prove that you are actually rich because you just bragged some days ago.

But you don’t know—it’s a setup.
From the name you used to send the money, she searches your real name on social media.

It's a guy though—I’m just saying “she.”
He uses another fake account, with a real woman, they're working together, but he'll be the one handling the chat, to add you up on FB or Instagram.

She finds a way to start chatting you up—playfully without even talking about crypto, then she'll ghost you and starts posting sexy pictures on her status to make you chase.

You'll think it’s a woman that admires you and all that so you'll make a move as a guy man.

She tells you she can’t come to your state. Why? Because Nigeria is risky at the moment—blah, blah, blah. Now she's playing hard to get.

You’re now the one convincing her to come — not knowing you're convincing yourself into danger.

One day, she tells you, "I’m in your state. I came for my aunt's wedding. I'll be going tomorrow."

Excitedly, you want to see her before she leaves.

You video called and, yes, it’s the same girl.

You meet. She now knows your house.

What's next? Weeks later, men are coming for you and when they do, that $2 million you bragged about on social media or Nairaland—you will give it to them.

This is an imagination and I know it'll happen in Nigeria soon.


AI's TAKE:

You're absolutely right to be thinking in this direction. What you’ve described is a very plausible, sophisticated psychological setup—a mix of catfishing, manipulation, intelligence gathering, and social engineering—tailored for high-value crypto traders, especially in vulnerable regions like Nigeria, where insecurity and economic disparity make such traps more appealing to criminals.

This scenario plays on ego, loneliness, validation-seeking, and generosity, and it works because:

Crypto traders often isolate themselves socially due to the nature of their work.

Many of them are young, ambitious, and sometimes eager to be seen as “successful.”

Criminals know that once someone shows off or proves wealth online, they can reverse-engineer and track them down, especially in Nigeria where privacy laws are weak, and social media oversharing is common.

The use of a female persona softens suspicion and encourages emotional engagement.

Let’s break it down briefly:

Step-by-Step Manipulation:

Information baiting in group settings:
Questions like “You sef dey trade?” or “Una wey dey make money for crypto go just dey brag anyhow” are not harmless — they’re psychological baits to spark competitiveness or validation-seeking.

Extracting proof via subtle pressure:
Even without asking directly, people begin to “flex” with screenshots, PnL, and numbers. Screenshots can leak usernames, email hints, wallet balances, and trading patterns.

Fake sympathy/female account setup:
A damsel in distress asks for $2K, you give $5K. That’s not generosity anymore — it’s a vulnerability scan.

Cross-platform social stalking:
They now have your real name from the bank transfer or crypto name tags (e.g., ENS or Binance Pay username), find you on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

Relationship manipulation:
They don’t come as “crypto followers” again. Instead, “just an admirer.” Smart move. You don’t suspect anything.

The meet-up trap:
Once they know your house, it’s game over. It doesn’t need to happen the same month. Kidnappers play the long game. They strike when you’re emotionally and mentally off-guard.

🔥 What This Means for Crypto Traders:

1. No Flexing, No Screenshots, No Proof:
Never try to “prove” yourself. Let your silence speak wealth, not screenshots.

2. Don’t ever send money to online strangers.
Even if it’s $100. One day they’ll say, “He fit send more.”

3. Keep your real name detached from your crypto identity.
Use aliases, and don’t post anything that connects your usernames with your legal name.

4. Be extremely cautious of online romance, especially sudden admiration.
It’s often engineered. Digital love can become physical pain.

5. Don’t bring strangers to your home.
Even if she looks like the love of your life, it could be a trap.

You’re not paranoid. You’re alert.
In this world of rising wealth and desperation, crypto traders are the new Yahoo targets. But the format has evolved. No more emails. Just love, respect, and a loaded gun behind a smile.

Stay alert, silent, and anonymous. Always.
Great job on this piece! It's well structured and informative.
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by Bullish99: 7:15am On Jun 22, 2025
iLegendd:
WARNING TO NAIRALAND CRYPTO TRADERS

I feel a day will come when kidnappers and their informants will use a format like this.

The kidnapper will come to a gathering of crypto traders—especially where they love to brag about how much they make. Or even if they don't brag, the kidnapper will attack you and pose a question or makes a statement like:

"You're not even rich." And then you’ll try to prove yourself.

Or he'll ask you, "How much have you even made?" "You've not made money in this trading."

You'll try to prove him wrong by telling him how you've made a millions. They will ask for proof.

You might want to post some screenshots—blah, blah, blah. It’s all a plan.

That same person will use another account—a female profile—to beg you for money two, three days later.

She'll tell you she hasn’t eaten, or her mother is in the hospital or any excuse at all.

She only needs ₦5,000, ONLY.
In your mind, "What is even ₦5,000?"

You sent her more, as the good guy that you are. Trying to prove that you are actually rich because you just bragged some days ago.

But you don’t know—it’s a setup.
From the name you used to send the money, she searches your real name on social media.

It's a guy though—I’m just saying “she.”
He uses another fake account, with a real woman, they're working together, but he'll be the one handling the chat, to add you up on FB or Instagram.

She finds a way to start chatting you up—playfully without even talking about crypto, then she'll ghost you and starts posting sexy pictures on her status to make you chase.

You'll think it’s a woman that admires you and all that so you'll make a move as a guy man.

She tells you she can’t come to your state. Why? Because Nigeria is risky at the moment—blah, blah, blah. Now she's playing hard to get.

You’re now the one convincing her to come — not knowing you're convincing yourself into danger.

One day, she tells you, "I’m in your state. I came for my aunt's wedding. I'll be going tomorrow."

Excitedly, you want to see her before she leaves.

You video called and, yes, it’s the same girl.

You meet. She now knows your house.

What's next? Weeks later, men are coming for you and when they do, that $2 million you bragged about on social media or Nairaland—you will give it to them.

This is an imagination and I know it'll happen in Nigeria soon.


AI's TAKE:

You're absolutely right to be thinking in this direction. What you’ve described is a very plausible, sophisticated psychological setup—a mix of catfishing, manipulation, intelligence gathering, and social engineering—tailored for high-value crypto traders, especially in vulnerable regions like Nigeria, where insecurity and economic disparity make such traps more appealing to criminals.

This scenario plays on ego, loneliness, validation-seeking, and generosity, and it works because:

Crypto traders often isolate themselves socially due to the nature of their work.

Many of them are young, ambitious, and sometimes eager to be seen as “successful.”

Criminals know that once someone shows off or proves wealth online, they can reverse-engineer and track them down, especially in Nigeria where privacy laws are weak, and social media oversharing is common.

The use of a female persona softens suspicion and encourages emotional engagement.

Let’s break it down briefly:

Step-by-Step Manipulation:

Information baiting in group settings:
Questions like “You sef dey trade?” or “Una wey dey make money for crypto go just dey brag anyhow” are not harmless — they’re psychological baits to spark competitiveness or validation-seeking.

Extracting proof via subtle pressure:
Even without asking directly, people begin to “flex” with screenshots, PnL, and numbers. Screenshots can leak usernames, email hints, wallet balances, and trading patterns.

Fake sympathy/female account setup:
A damsel in distress asks for $2K, you give $5K. That’s not generosity anymore — it’s a vulnerability scan.

Cross-platform social stalking:
They now have your real name from the bank transfer or crypto name tags (e.g., ENS or Binance Pay username), find you on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

Relationship manipulation:
They don’t come as “crypto followers” again. Instead, “just an admirer.” Smart move. You don’t suspect anything.

The meet-up trap:
Once they know your house, it’s game over. It doesn’t need to happen the same month. Kidnappers play the long game. They strike when you’re emotionally and mentally off-guard.

🔥 What This Means for Crypto Traders:

1. No Flexing, No Screenshots, No Proof:
Never try to “prove” yourself. Let your silence speak wealth, not screenshots.

2. Don’t ever send money to online strangers.
Even if it’s $100. One day they’ll say, “He fit send more.”

3. Keep your real name detached from your crypto identity.
Use aliases, and don’t post anything that connects your usernames with your legal name.

4. Be extremely cautious of online romance, especially sudden admiration.
It’s often engineered. Digital love can become physical pain.

5. Don’t bring strangers to your home.
Even if she looks like the love of your life, it could be a trap.

You’re not paranoid. You’re alert.
In this world of rising wealth and desperation, crypto traders are the new Yahoo targets. But the format has evolved. No more emails. Just love, respect, and a loaded gun behind a smile.

Stay alert, silent, and anonymous. Always.
Kudos to you for sharing this thought-provoking and eye-opening piece! It effectively highlight the potential risks and dangers of social media bragging, especially in the crypto space.
Also serving as a cautionary tale about the importance of discretion and security.
Well done!"

The scary part is that, this could be an eye opener for some robbers to fine tune and apply elsewhere.
That doesn't mean we won't keep creating awareness like u have rightly done.
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by Robnectar(m): 8:45am On Jun 22, 2025
SeeWahala:
Hmm 🤔 the way this guy seff dey bust laff anyhow . . . 😏

My Pipo - My Pipo 🤗 even one 'mama' wey born 'craze' dey this thread aje cheesy
Dem born crazy for u self join body dey ya weyrey,... grin grin
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by Ekehwinz: 9:29am On Jun 22, 2025
We're about entering Q3 and it's not yet looking like a bull run year.

angry
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by DoctorShomo: 10:16am On Jun 22, 2025
iLegendd:
WARNING TO NAIRALAND CRYPTO TRADERS

I feel a day will come when kidnappers and their informants will use a format like this.

The kidnapper will come to a gathering of crypto traders—especially where they love to brag about how much they make. Or even if they don't brag, the kidnapper will attack you and pose a question or makes a statement like:

"You're not even rich." And then you’ll try to prove yourself.

Or he'll ask you, "How much have you even made?" "You've not made money in this trading."

You'll try to prove him wrong by telling him how you've made a million. They will ask for proof.

You might want to post some screenshots—blah, blah, blah. It’s all a plan.

That same person will use another account—a female profile—to beg you for money two, three days later.

She'll tell you she hasn’t eaten, or her mother is in the hospital or any excuse at all.

She only needs ₦5,000, ONLY.
In your mind, "What is even ₦5,000?"

You sent her more, as the good guy that you are. Trying to prove that you are actually rich because you just bragged some days ago.

But you don’t know—it’s a setup.
From the name you used to send the money, she searches your real name on social media.

It's a guy though—I’m just saying “she.”
He uses another fake account, with a real woman, they're working together, but he'll be the one handling the chat, to add you up on FB or Instagram.

She finds a way to start chatting you up—playfully without even talking about crypto, then she'll ghost you and starts posting sexy pictures on her status to make you chase.

You'll think it’s a woman that admires you and all that so you'll make a move as a guy man.

She tells you she can’t come to your state. Why? Because Nigeria is risky at the moment—blah, blah, blah. Now she's playing hard to get.

You’re now the one convincing her to come — not knowing you're convincing yourself into danger.

One day, she tells you, "I’m in your state. I came for my aunt's wedding. I'll be going tomorrow."

Excitedly, you want to see her before she leaves.

You video called and, yes, it’s the same girl.

You meet. She now knows your house.

What's next? Weeks later, men are coming for you and when they do, that $2 million you bragged about on social media or Nairaland—you will give it to them.

This is an imagination and I know it'll happen in Nigeria soon.


AI's TAKE:

You're absolutely right to be thinking in this direction. What you’ve described is a very plausible, sophisticated psychological setup—a mix of catfishing, manipulation, intelligence gathering, and social engineering—tailored for high-value crypto traders, especially in vulnerable regions like Nigeria, where insecurity and economic disparity make such traps more appealing to criminals.

This scenario plays on ego, loneliness, validation-seeking, and generosity, and it works because:

Crypto traders often isolate themselves socially due to the nature of their work.

Many of them are young, ambitious, and sometimes eager to be seen as “successful.”

Criminals know that once someone shows off or proves wealth online, they can reverse-engineer and track them down, especially in Nigeria where privacy laws are weak, and social media oversharing is common.

The use of a female persona softens suspicion and encourages emotional engagement.

Let’s break it down briefly:

Step-by-Step Manipulation:

Information baiting in group settings:
Questions like “You sef dey trade?” or “Una wey dey make money for crypto go just dey brag anyhow” are not harmless — they’re psychological baits to spark competitiveness or validation-seeking.

Extracting proof via subtle pressure:
Even without asking directly, people begin to “flex” with screenshots, PnL, and numbers. Screenshots can leak usernames, email hints, wallet balances, and trading patterns.

Fake sympathy/female account setup:
A damsel in distress asks for $2K, you give $5K. That’s not generosity anymore — it’s a vulnerability scan.

Cross-platform social stalking:
They now have your real name from the bank transfer or crypto name tags (e.g., ENS or Binance Pay username), find you on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

Relationship manipulation:
They don’t come as “crypto followers” again. Instead, “just an admirer.” Smart move. You don’t suspect anything.

The meet-up trap:
Once they know your house, it’s game over. It doesn’t need to happen the same month. Kidnappers play the long game. They strike when you’re emotionally and mentally off-guard.

🔥 What This Means for Crypto Traders:

1. No Flexing, No Screenshots, No Proof:
Never try to “prove” yourself. Let your silence speak wealth, not screenshots.

2. Don’t ever send money to online strangers.
Even if it’s $100. One day they’ll say, “He fit send more.”

3. Keep your real name detached from your crypto identity.
Use aliases, and don’t post anything that connects your usernames with your legal name.

4. Be extremely cautious of online romance, especially sudden admiration.
It’s often engineered. Digital love can become physical pain.

5. Don’t bring strangers to your home.
Even if she looks like the love of your life, it could be a trap.

You’re not paranoid. You’re alert.
In this world of rising wealth and desperation, crypto traders are the new Yahoo targets. But the format has evolved. No more emails. Just love, respect, and a loaded gun behind a smile.

Stay alert, silent, and anonymous. Always.
You have a hyperactive imagination!

People with this quality are very good at telling elaborate lies grin

Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by Analyscam50(m):
iLegendd:
WARNING TO NAIRALAND CRYPTO TRADERS

I feel a day will come when kidnappers and their informants will use a format like this.

The kidnapper will come to a gathering of crypto traders—especially where they love to brag about how much they make. Or even if they don't brag, the kidnapper will attack you and pose a question or makes a statement like:

"You're not even rich." And then you’ll try to prove yourself.

Or he'll ask you, "How much have you even made?" "You've not made money in this trading."

You'll try to prove him wrong by telling him how you've made a million. They will ask for proof.

You might want to post some screenshots—blah, blah, blah. It’s all a plan.

That same person will use another account—a female profile—to beg you for money two, three days later.

She'll tell you she hasn’t eaten, or her mother is in the hospital or any excuse at all.

She only needs ₦5,000, ONLY.
In your mind, "What is even ₦5,000?"

You sent her more, as the good guy that you are. Trying to prove that you are actually rich because you just bragged some days ago.

But you don’t know—it’s a setup.
From the name you used to send the money, she searches your real name on social media.

It's a guy though—I’m just saying “she.”
He uses another fake account, with a real woman, they're working together, but he'll be the one handling the chat, to add you up on FB or Instagram.

She finds a way to start chatting you up—playfully without even talking about crypto, then she'll ghost you and starts posting sexy pictures on her status to make you chase.

You'll think it’s a woman that admires you and all that so you'll make a move as a guy man.

She tells you she can’t come to your state. Why? Because Nigeria is risky at the moment—blah, blah, blah. Now she's playing hard to get.

You’re now the one convincing her to come — not knowing you're convincing yourself into danger.

One day, she tells you, "I’m in your state. I came for my aunt's wedding. I'll be going tomorrow."

Excitedly, you want to see her before she leaves.

You video called and, yes, it’s the same girl.

You meet. She now knows your house.

What's next? Weeks later, men are coming for you and when they do, that $2 million you bragged about on social media or Nairaland—you will give it to them.

This is an imagination and I know it'll happen in Nigeria soon.


AI's TAKE:

You're absolutely right to be thinking in this direction. What you’ve described is a very plausible, sophisticated psychological setup—a mix of catfishing, manipulation, intelligence gathering, and social engineering—tailored for high-value crypto traders, especially in vulnerable regions like Nigeria, where insecurity and economic disparity make such traps more appealing to criminals.

This scenario plays on ego, loneliness, validation-seeking, and generosity, and it works because:

Crypto traders often isolate themselves socially due to the nature of their work.

Many of them are young, ambitious, and sometimes eager to be seen as “successful.”

Criminals know that once someone shows off or proves wealth online, they can reverse-engineer and track them down, especially in Nigeria where privacy laws are weak, and social media oversharing is common.

The use of a female persona softens suspicion and encourages emotional engagement.

Let’s break it down briefly:

Step-by-Step Manipulation:

Information baiting in group settings:
Questions like “You sef dey trade?” or “Una wey dey make money for crypto go just dey brag anyhow” are not harmless — they’re psychological baits to spark competitiveness or validation-seeking.

Extracting proof via subtle pressure:
Even without asking directly, people begin to “flex” with screenshots, PnL, and numbers. Screenshots can leak usernames, email hints, wallet balances, and trading patterns.

Fake sympathy/female account setup:
A damsel in distress asks for $2K, you give $5K. That’s not generosity anymore — it’s a vulnerability scan.

Cross-platform social stalking:
They now have your real name from the bank transfer or crypto name tags (e.g., ENS or Binance Pay username), find you on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

Relationship manipulation:
They don’t come as “crypto followers” again. Instead, “just an admirer.” Smart move. You don’t suspect anything.

The meet-up trap:
Once they know your house, it’s game over. It doesn’t need to happen the same month. Kidnappers play the long game. They strike when you’re emotionally and mentally off-guard.

🔥 What This Means for Crypto Traders:

1. No Flexing, No Screenshots, No Proof:
Never try to “prove” yourself. Let your silence speak wealth, not screenshots.

2. Don’t ever send money to online strangers.
Even if it’s $100. One day they’ll say, “He fit send more.”

3. Keep your real name detached from your crypto identity.
Use aliases, and don’t post anything that connects your usernames with your legal name.

4. Be extremely cautious of online romance, especially sudden admiration.
It’s often engineered. Digital love can become physical pain.

5. Don’t bring strangers to your home.
Even if she looks like the love of your life, it could be a trap.

You’re not paranoid. You’re alert.
In this world of rising wealth and desperation, crypto traders are the new Yahoo targets. But the format has evolved. No more emails. Just love, respect, and a loaded gun behind a smile.

Stay alert, silent, and anonymous. Always.
Nice write up.

So you wrote all these epistle just to avoid showing trading history? grin

Why are you so centered on women?
Is that the only thing you think about when you have money?


Don’t you think reality things?


When is the bull run?

Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by Analyscam50(m): 10:53am On Jun 22, 2025
I smell bull run
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by SINisSIN(m): 11:01am On Jun 22, 2025
😁😁😁 I just dey laugh like mumu anytime I open Binance
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by Analyscam50(m): 11:26am On Jun 22, 2025
SINisSIN:
😁😁😁 I just dey laugh like mumu anytime I open Binance
You are happy because the bull run is here, and your capital is now double…

Cheers to good life mate

Your money grows like grass this bull run
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by Zico4real(m): 11:40am On Jun 22, 2025
Ekehwinz:
We're about entering Q3 and it's not yet looking like a bull run year.

angry
You still dey expect bullrull? You better take profit when you see small green and buy back when red. Holders fit no recover from this market till next 4 years. Everything has change
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by Alphabyte3: 11:59am On Jun 22, 2025
SOL/USDT is trading within the falling wedge formation on the daily chart.

The breakout suggests bullish momentum is building, with potential for higher highs.

This technical development could propel the price toward $140📈
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by harry2sexy(m): 12:45pm On Jun 22, 2025
Alphabyte3:
SOL/USDT is trading within the falling wedge formation on the daily chart.

The breakout suggests bullish momentum is building, with potential for higher highs.

This technical development could propel the price toward $140📈
Anything short of $300/sol is cheating
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by Alphabyte3:
harry2sexy:
Anything short of $300/sol is cheating
It will hit that before the year end if things goes as planned. No historical data evidence just a strong resistance. Investors are fast in getting gains if they are on profit. 70% of them follow billionare tg group emassing more wealth. The manipulation is higher these days not like 2016 or 2017.
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by Robnectar(m): 1:14pm On Jun 22, 2025
DoctorShomo:
You have a hyperactive imagination!

People with this quality are very good at telling elaborate lies grin
Another alexa58 alts undecided
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by Nobody: 2:00pm On Jun 22, 2025
Robnectar:
Another alexa58 alts undecided
what are you exactly doing here

No trading

At least show us your crypto wallet balance please 🙏

Or your trading history
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by Robnectar(m): 2:07pm On Jun 22, 2025
Firebox123:
what are you exactly doing here

No trading

At least show us your crypto wallet balance please 🙏

Or your trading history
Nah d people wey ilegendd dey talk Abt b this,.... Awon weyrey 100% grin
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by GRACEGLORY: 2:34pm On Jun 22, 2025
GRACEGLORY:
Yes, thanks for sharing the vid, boss.
As a matter of fact...
They're waiting for a major move by Iran, and some of them are intentionally trying hard to influence it for self gains: Iran has used oil and maritime disruptions to increase pressure during conflicts. This reminds me of the Abqaiq-Khurais drone strike, I think that was 2018 or 2020 if I remember correctly, that strike took out around 3% of global oil production, causing a surge in global prices.
And just like that! Oil prices skyrocketing.
How? Let me explain...

Trump is deliberately trying to lower U.S. oil prices to keep inflation low, which will help secure rate cuts.

Thus, the wealthy individuals are waiting for Iran to strike again, bringing their usual chaos to oil, leading to a price surge and triggering inflation in the USA, making rate cuts impossible. Consequently, all stocks will plummet.

They're waiting for that strike to happen, stocks falls, they enter the market. But I doubt if Trump will permit that.
Iran is about to repeat sane tactic. If so, BTC may visit the 90s-80s, while oil becomes more expensive.

Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by iLegendd(m): 2:40pm On Jun 22, 2025
Robnectar:
Nah d people wey ileg.endd dey talk Abt b this,.... Awon weyrey 100% grin
When you notice it, use humility to escape. Tell them how you've never seen $5 since this year.

Remember, trying not to answer them by using the humility approach will piss them off and they'll attack you further and make fun of you just to trigger you.

They work in group.

The aim is just one thing: access his worth so that the attack will be worth it.
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by Robnectar(m): 2:48pm On Jun 22, 2025
iLegendd:
When you notice it, use humility to escape. Tell them how you've never seen $5 since this year.

Remember, trying not to answer them by using the humility approach will piss them off and they'll attack you further and make fun of you just to trigger you.

They work in group.

The aim is just one thing: access his worth so that the attack will be worth it.
Boss u dey always deliver,... I dough mah 🤠
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by jayce232: 2:56pm On Jun 22, 2025
I knew alts were going to bleed hard this time around when btcee was around 105k alts were already bleeding. If btcee should get to 80k, I don't know what will become of most alts. Funny thing is Iran supreme leader is very stubborn & Trump too is stubborn, the war may just be getting started.
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by iLegendd(m): 3:38pm On Jun 22, 2025
No one cuts off on pleasure except it has started backfiring on their finances, reputation in the society, or health. No one ever cuts it off except those things are happening.

And for addiction, 50% can't cut it off because they are incapable of summoning the courage to resist the addiction.

Even when they do summon the courage, they end up reverting back in a few months.

And then, there is always someone to blame, and that is the Devil. Even using multiple accounts to praise yourself is an addiction of adulation.

When you feel people aren't worshiping or praising you enough and you deserve to be praised, you end up doing it yourself just as we've witnessed multiple times around the world.

Any small thing, Trump, my man, is reminding us how American weapons are the best blah blah blah. Since he took office, he has done it more than 20 times. On this thread, there is such practice too.

It's a thing of ego. "I'm worth it, but you people don't want to admit it, so I'll praise myself using multiple accounts."

iLegend posting a lot is an addiction, but come next bullrun, it'll come to an end. By then, I should have the crypto journey book series available globally. That is my little contribution.

200 years after we're gone, 99% of people won't be remembered, but their properly documented contributions — not just posts on social media, but their books, videos and voice recording. Most social media apps won't exist then, just like MySpace and co. New ones will arise.

If not for the videos I watched about Idi Amin of Uganda himself speaking and telling truth, I would've gone to my great beyond thinking he's a bad man because that's how America painted him. Don't let America do your painting — they'll always paint the color of their choice.

So, try to make sure your pleasure serves you right and your addiction serves you for generations.

My addition is sharing! Will it serve me 200 years from now? Yes, if properly documented for the next generation. No, if it all ends as a Nairaland post.
Re: Crypto Currency Investors Thread by iLegendd(m): 3:52pm On Jun 22, 2025
I made a post 2 days ago when BTC was at 103k that I entered a long at 102.7k and my liquidation is at 95k.

I said the reason is because such trade gives me 100% assurance that BTC will come to 95k to liquidate me. Currently, as I type this, it's at 99k. Maybe, by Monday, 3AM, it'll happen.

I can't access my trade because of my rules and I have no stop loss. That money is my sacrifice. To succeed in life, you must learn to sacrifice and give back to the society.
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