Recently, there’s been big news in the encryption circle—a political concept coin related to Trump, which has plummeted in price by more than 90% since its launch in January this year. Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Warren has publicly criticized the corruption issues during the current administration's term, specifically naming the token operations supported by celebrities.

To be honest, this is not surprising.

**When political bigwigs start playing with coins, retail investors should be alert**

Think carefully about this routine: celebrities create momentum, and after the hype is at its peak, retail investors follow suit, waiting until the "chives" have been cut enough, and then the coin price free-falls. How is this different from certain projects hiring celebrities for endorsements? The hype is temporary, but the mess is always picked up by retail investors. What Warren mentioned about reducing taxes for the wealthy and removing oversight officials essentially reveals a fact—when power and capital get too close, ordinary investors become cannon fodder.

**"Political Favor"? Don't be naive**

Some people are still blowing about "political concept endorsement"; I just want to say: wake up. Why can Bitcoin withstand the storm? Because it has truly achieved decentralization. Tokens that are deeply tied to politicians are essentially centralized products. A single word from a big shot can make it soar, and it can also make it crash. Looking back at history, how many coins that had ties with politicians lived long? If retail investors blindly follow the trend, they basically adopt a gambler's mentality of chasing highs and cutting losses, ultimately unable to preserve their principal.

**Three Pieces of Advice for Retail Investors**

First, don't be led by political hype. No matter who is on stage, it ultimately comes down to the code, the ecosystem, and the actual application scenarios. Dogecoin's rise is based on community consensus, not just one person's words.

Second, stay away from "celebrity surrounding coins". Even if endorsed by national leaders, projects without actual applications are still air. Look at the coins that have plummeted by 90% this time; it would be better to honestly hold some mainstream assets.

Third, adhere to long-termism. The more chaotic the market, the more we need to seize underlying value assets. Coins that have already dropped to their ankles should not expect miraculous reversals.

**Finally, let me say something heart-wrenching**

The crypto market has never had a savior, only endless chives to be cut and scythes that can't be hidden. When the big shots start to "care" about cryptocurrencies, be wary of the knife they have in their pocket. In investment, having a brain is more important than the news.