2026-01-21 13:20:39

Money market funds hold $8 trillion. What's the concept behind this? During tightening cycles, they are accumulating, and during easing cycles, they are疯狂ly pouring out.

Think about it—once a recession truly hits and asset prices bottom out, where does this money flow? Stocks, bonds, gold and silver—甚至 cryptocurrencies, all estimated to be in the trillions of dollars scale.

Many people focus on market trends, but in reality, they are only scratching the surface. The real difference in returns comes from understanding macro cycles. Knowing how the monetary cycle operates allows you to buy the dip without catching the top and to deploy capital at low points and exit at high points. That’s why some people can always hit the right rhythm, while others always chase highs and sell lows.

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CountdownToBroke

· 6h ago

8 trillion pouring in, retail investors still can't escape the fate of being harvested --- Basically, institutions have the resources, we just drink the soup, but the soup has already been finished --- I really can't understand it, feeling like I understand macro cycles but not others, in the end, the money made isn't much different? It's all guesswork --- Buying low and selling high? Ha, my high is someone else's bottom price, no problem --- Recession indeed presents opportunities, but we need to have money, without it, just sitting at home feeling anxious --- I really haven't studied the currency cycle thoroughly, so I might as well set a fixed investment plan to avoid daily worries --- This logic sounds right, but every time I miss out, what's going on? --- 7 trillion circulating in the financial markets, our hard-earned money is rolling around inside, just thinking about it is quite ironic

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BearWhisperGod

· 6h ago

When the 80 trillion is poured out, that's when the real bloodshed begins. Right now, it's still gathering strength, and retail investors are still feeling out the situation.

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SybilAttackVictim

· 6h ago

80 trillion yuan is coming down, everyone has to kneel; the key is whether we can keep up. --- It sounds good, but in fact most people are still gambling, not truly understanding the cycle. --- When the easing comes, they go all in—how strong must their psychological resilience be... --- It feels like those talking about currency cycles now are all armchair strategists; if they could predict accurately, they would have already made a fortune. --- Assets in the 7 trillion yuan range are waiting to be siphoned off; it all depends on who reacts faster. --- The most common behavior is chasing highs and selling lows; frankly, it's just a matter of mindset. --- The real excitement is in the flow of money into crypto; traditional finance has become boring. --- Understanding the cycle is one thing, but execution is another; most people get stuck in waiting. --- Give me 80 trillion yuan, and I could still lose money—it's a matter of talent.

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MoonMathMagic

· 6h ago

$8 trillion is just waiting for an opportunity, do you understand? When the real recession hits, pouring this money into crypto will be the true moment to get on board. The macro cycle is essentially a gamble on the central bank's mood; only a few people are always bottom-fishing. There are many who chase highs and sell lows; I know several such people, and they always get caught on the wrong side. Over 8 trillion dollars—just thinking about it is exciting... Institutions are accumulating while retail investors are still chasing the highs, and that’s the gap. A recession is a shakeout and also an opportunity for reallocation; the key is whether you have bullets.

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ContractSurrender

· 6h ago

$8 trillion is essentially a bomb waiting to explode; whoever can time it right will make a fortune. The problem is that most people simply can't see through this logic.

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TokenTherapist

· 6h ago

The 8 trillion yuan injection really leaves no one untouched; the key still depends on how the cycle turns.

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Rugman_Walking

· 6h ago

When 8 trillion is poured in, retail investors can't react at all and have already been cut off.

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