2025-12-30 13:21:56

There have been more and more interesting phenomena in recent years. Previously, those top traders and analysts started to set up rebate channels, introducing users to exchanges and recommending leveraged accounts. To be honest, when I saw this scene, I thought, the industry is really cooling down.

Why? Because when the main income sources of influencers shift from content popularity and fan tips to rebate sharing, what does it indicate? It shows that monetizing opinions itself has become very difficult. The market has no heat, fans lack purchasing power, and the window for making money is closing. Although rebates have low thresholds, the returns are also limited—this is a forced choice, not an active strategy.

In a real bull market, these people are busy writing analyses, doing live streams, and promoting their opinions or products, with no time to think about rebates. Now, however, it has become the standard. This is actually the most direct signal of market indifference—even top traffic sources are starting to look for side jobs.

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SelfCustodyBro

· 7h ago

Haha, the industry is really eating dirt. The signs are too obvious. Basically, no one is willing to pay anymore. Big influencers have fallen to relying on recruiting others to make a living. Who the hell cares about referral commissions during a bull market? Now everyone is selling courses. This wave is really cold, feels like we have to wait a long time. Referral commissions suddenly become standard, it's hilarious. The industry is really in decline. Once, top experts now open accounts for others to earn commissions. The scene is changing too fast. In a cold market, even top influencers are starting to compete in side businesses. What are you still waiting for? This is called being forced to operate. Just listen to this tone and you'll know the market is dead. The industry has lost its warmth. Even the leading figures are starting to build referral channels. Truly ironic. Honestly, seeing this wave of operations, it's clear that the consensus is gone, and the heat is gone. The moment referral commissions become standard, you should know the times have changed. The era where big influencers made money from their opinions is really over. Now it's all intermediary fees. Damn, even top influencers have fallen to recruiting others. The industry pattern has completely changed. Without heat, you have to find a way to survive. This wave of referral commissions is truly incredible.

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LiquidationWizard

· 7h ago

Oh no, this is just a new trick to cut leeks. I've seen through it long ago. The big influencers are really getting anxious. They used to be aloof, but now they have to lower their heads and be humble. A bear market is so realistic; without hype, no one listens to your nonsense. To put it simply, no one is buying anymore, and they can only survive on commissions. Wait, the profit from commissions isn't that great either. How desperate must that be? In a bull market, there's no need for this. Now everyone is competing fiercely. This signal is too obvious; it's going to cool off.

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TokenomicsTinfoilHat

· 7h ago

Really, just looking at this phenomenon shows how desperate the bear market is... Those big influencers used to be so proud, now they're just humbly offering referral commissions. Honestly, no one is paying attention to their content anymore. They can't make money selling opinions, so they can only rely on introducing exchanges to make a living. Isn't that the most heartbreaking admission? Who had time for this during the bull market? Now it's become standard practice... The industry is truly freezing over. This is a signal, more real than any data.

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MeaninglessApe

· 8h ago

Selling opinions is not as good as selling rebates. To put it plainly, no one is listening anymore. Big V influencers are starting to promote rebates, so how can retail investors survive? This is the true portrayal of a bear market, more heartbreaking than any data. Even the top figures are looking for side jobs; I'm relieved not to follow the trend anymore. In a bull market, they are busy showing off; in a bear market, they start selling accounts—so ironic. Opinions are no longer valuable, especially in these times. It’s funny to watch, but it’s the most tragic signal. I just want to know, how much can they really earn from rebates? Is it really reliable?

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MetaReckt

· 8h ago

Even the big influencers are starting to sell rebates, which indeed indicates a problem When the industry is struggling, everyone becomes a salesperson. No one cares during a bull market Face reality, even former opinion sellers have to bow their heads and be humble Damn, this is the most heartbreaking signal, more real than any technical analysis That's right, now everywhere you see rebate links, aesthetics have been lowered This wave is indeed cold, even big influencers have to eat, no choice I've seen through it, when the market has no heat, no one listens to you, you can only promote rebates to earn some petty cash Once high and mighty, now living off referral fees too, it's surreal Everyone is a salesperson, this era is a bit uncomfortable It's not a problem, it's a phenomenon, a very objective observation

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