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Commentary calls cryptocurrency a rigged casino for small investors
Original: @ Eetschrijver # cryptocurrency was big in the 2010s because people believed it was amazing new tech and saw great promi
A widely shared commentary argues that cryptocurrency thrived in the 2010s because people believed it was groundbreaking technology full of promise, but by 2026 it has revealed itself as little more than a casino where ordinary traders are fleeced by whales — large financial players able to manipulate markets. The blunt framing is resonating with users who share disillusionment with the crypto industry.
Why now: Ongoing frustration with crypto market manipulation and losses is driving renewed debate about the industry's real value.
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