2025-12-09 03:35:46

Just in: 2026 tax season could deliver record-breaking refunds to American households, according to recent policy announcements. This massive cash injection might reshape consumer spending patterns and market liquidity in unexpected ways. When millions of people suddenly have extra capital in their accounts, some of that money inevitably flows into risk assets. We've seen this pattern before during stimulus checks era. The timing is interesting too—landing right when crypto markets are finding their footing after volatility. Will retail investors treat these refunds as "house money" for speculative plays? Or has the 2022 bear market taught people to stay cautious? Either way, the sheer scale of these refunds means economists and traders alike should be watching closely.

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ContractTester

· 2025-12-12 02:59

The tax rebate wave is coming. Can this finally push retail investors into the crypto space? --- Oh my, it's that same logic again—"more money, more coins"... Did we forget the hard lessons of 2022 so quickly? --- Wait, the tax rebate isn't until 2026? How am I supposed to survive until then... --- Does anyone really treat the tax rebate as gambling funds? That's too exciting haha --- On the surface, it's called "risk assets"; in reality, it's gambling. Retail investors have no clue --- This time is different. Last time they flooded the market, crypto wasn't as mature. I believe in it --- Is the reporter hinting that it's time to buy the dip? I don't buy it --- The problem is, it takes several months to get the money, and black swan events can't control your tax rebate date --- History repeats... hmm, I bet five bucks someone will go all-in on Shiba

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LiquidatedNotStirred

· 2025-12-11 21:50

NGL, if this tax refund scale is really happening, retail investors are probably going to start going all-in again... They've probably already forgotten the lessons from 2022.

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SatoshiHeir

· 2025-12-09 04:05

It should be pointed out that this article makes a fatal mistake—treating tax refunds as free windfalls. Let me debunk this with on-chain data and historical evidence: During the stimulus check period in 2021, retail investors’ FOMO sentiment did indeed drive up asset prices, but according to Federal Reserve data, over 60% of the funds ultimately went toward debt repayment and savings, not into risk assets. You are greatly overestimating the retail investors’ appetite for speculation.

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NotFinancialAdviser

· 2025-12-09 03:59

The 2026 tax refund wave is coming, and this time it might really flow into the crypto market. Will retail investors start to all-in again?

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FlashLoanPrince

· 2025-12-09 03:52

Large tax refunds are here, so retail investors have more cash on hand... But I'll bet five bucks that some people will still rush into the crypto space to go all in.

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MultiSigFailMaster

· 2025-12-09 03:52

The tax refund wave is here, another fantasy moment for retail investors. --- The scale of the 2026 tax refunds is insane. Is this a chance to accumulate coins? --- I remember last time stimulus money came in, the whole internet rushed into SHIB... What will happen this time? --- Wait, the question is when will this money actually arrive? Hope it doesn't get delayed again. --- Is this for real, are we about to get fleeced again? --- Haha, the difference this time is that the 2022 bear market made people smarter. Just watch. --- The funding situation is positive, but I'm still cautious. There are still so many macro pitfalls. --- What will happen if tax refund money flows into the crypto market? Who can predict... It's all about sentiment. --- A big event like this is often a contrarian indicator, right? When all the retail investors are optimistic... --- Every sector in the market is waiting for this wave of money. Let's wait and see.

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PumpAnalyst

· 2025-12-09 03:51

Being bearish is one thing, but this round of tax refunds could really cause a market drop. Eight or nine out of ten retail investors who get their money will probably head straight for the crypto market. [thinking]

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CountdownToBroke

· 2025-12-09 03:40

Is it for real? That much in tax refunds? Here we go again, another prelude to a round of retail investors getting fleeced. Retail investors will take the money and jump straight into contracts. History always repeats itself. 2026 is still far away. Let's see if the coin price can survive until then.

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