2026-01-11 15:25:19

History teaches us a truth: all limits are meant to be broken.

Do you remember? During the pandemic, crude oil prices turned negative—who would have imagined such a scene today? The downward bottom line can be pierced, and the upward ceiling is also constantly being broken through.

Looking at the evolution of the trading market makes this clear. New highs in ten years, an average daily trading volume of 3.5 trillion, continuous limit-ups... these milestones have become the new normal. Conversely, during the severe bear market periods, the average daily trading volume dropped to 500 billion, and at most, it couldn't break 1 trillion. Comparing these two eras is like comparing two different worlds.

The amplitude of fluctuations is expanding, and the volatility is being refreshed. The difference from the lowest point to the highest peak itself tells a fact—market capacity is expanding, participants are increasing, and limits are being redefined.

So the question is: where will the next limit point be? It's worth pondering.

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NFTRegretDiary

· 7h ago

I still remember the wave when crude oil went negative. Now it seems the ceiling is getting higher and higher, but I don't know when I'll have to take another hit. You're right, limits are meant to be broken. The problem is whether we can survive until that moment. How much can this round break... Honestly, I'm a bit tired of looking at these numbers. The continuous breakthrough of the ceiling is a good thing, but I'm just worried about when it might come crashing down on us. The market is really expanding, and there are more participants. But the proportion of retail investors hasn't decreased, right? I just want to know where this round's peak is so I can run early. This logic sounds great, but who can precisely hit the limit point? It's mostly armchair strategizing after the fact.

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SolidityJester

· 9h ago

I remember during the year of the pandemic when oil prices went negative, I was laughing to death in the group chat... Now that I think about it, if the bottom can be broken through, is the ceiling still far away?

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RegenRestorer

· 11h ago

I remember the negative oil wave, and looking back now, it was definitely extreme. But honestly, I can't think of where the next limit will be... To be honest, I can't figure it out either.

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AirdropHunter420

· 01-11 15:55

The negative oil prices were truly incredible. Looking back now, it's still hard to believe. But when it comes to breaking limits, the events in our crypto circle over the past few years are even more intense. Average daily trading volume of 3.5 trillion, bear market at 500 billion... The gap is so huge that it feels like each cycle is constantly redefining our understanding. Where will the next limit point be? To be honest, I have no idea, but judging by this trend, who knows.

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LiquidityWitch

· 01-11 15:42

The wave of negative crude oil prices was truly incredible. Who would have thought back then... Now the market trading volume is so fierce, it feels like the ceiling is being broken through every time.

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FancyResearchLab

· 01-11 15:42

It's the same set of extreme breakthrough theories again. Theoretically, it should be feasible, but let's discuss it again during the next crash.

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PumpDoctrine

· 01-11 15:40

The year crude oil went negative was truly shocking. Looking back now, that was the signal to get in. Anyone who wasn't scared off at the time has made a fortune. What's the next limit? Don't ask me; I'm also waiting to be amazed. Anyway, this market is a continuous process of redefining our understanding. 3.5 trillion has become the norm? Honestly, it's a bit crazy. The inflation rate is indeed outrageous, but I guess that's the price of big capital entering the market.

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Blockwatcher9000

· 01-11 15:29

The wave of negative crude oil prices was truly incredible. Looking back now, it's just mind-blowing. Next limit? I bet five bucks on a daily trading volume of one trillion.

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