2026-01-04 00:20:58

Recently, I discovered an interesting phenomenon—frequently seeing the same question in private messages: If Rogers' 2026 financial crisis prediction comes true, should I sell the coins I hold?

As an investor who has been active in the crypto space for years, experiencing the grand market rally in 2017 and the black swan event in 2020, I think it's necessary to thoroughly address this question. To be honest, the crisis itself is not scary; what’s scary is using the wrong response.

**Why Rogers' prediction is worth paying attention to**

First, we must admit that this veteran has real skills in predicting financial cycles. In 1970, he co-founded the Quantum Fund with Soros, achieving a 4200% return over ten years. That performance is still considered top-tier among today's fund managers. More importantly, he has made several key predictions—seeing through the US housing bubble in 2005, and the subprime mortgage crisis arriving as expected in 2008; warning about emerging market risks in 2018, which was later validated.

However, it’s important to emphasize: he predicts that a crisis is "highly likely to occur" in 2026, not "collapse tomorrow." We still have ample time to adjust our strategies.

**Three survival rules for crypto investors**

First, focus your efforts on high-quality assets. Don’t keep chasing the "spread the net wide to catch more fish" approach. Projects lacking practical application scenarios, community support, or technological accumulation are the first to be淘汰 in market downturns. My personal approach is to select mainstream value coins and high-quality projects related to leading ecosystems—these ecosystems have been iterated over many years and have built sufficient resilience.

Second, maintain sufficient cash reserves. Crises often hide the greatest opportunities. If you have available liquidity, you can seize the chance to buy quality assets at low prices.

Third, regularly review your holding logic. Ask yourself why you hold a certain coin—based on fundamentals or just following the trend? If you can’t answer, it’s time to consider reducing or clearing your positions.

There’s only one core principle: those who survive a crisis are often not the luckiest, but the most prepared.

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DataBartender

· 01-07 00:03

I've heard Rogers' predictions a thousand times, but the key is for you to ask yourself whether the coins you hold are really worth keeping. Don't just think about the crisis; first, check if your holdings have a logical basis. Wow, only wealthy people can play the "bottom-fishing" strategy. The real challenge is whether you can stay calm when a crisis hits. 2026 still feels so far away. It's better to clear out the trash coins now and keep the ones with solid fundamentals, which feels more reassuring. Rogers is right, but he didn't say anything new. The problem is that most people simply can't follow the three points the author mentioned. Holding logic? Honestly, I can't even explain why I'm still holding onto certain coins. Maybe it's just a stubborn gamble, haha. The point about cash reserves hits me the most. Ironically, the people with the least money are the ones who need it most right now. When the crisis comes, they'll only realize their regret.

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GateUser-bd883c58

· 01-04 19:28

Roger is indeed quite knowledgeable, but honestly, instead of obsessing over whether to sell or not, it's better to first ask if those trash coins in your hands are worth holding. After so many years, the biggest fear is realizing during a crisis that all your projects are just air, and that's truly despair. The point about cash reserves is spot on; a crisis equals a good opportunity to pick up bargains, but you need to have bullets in your gun. This article hits too many people's pain points, but most will still continue to cast a wide net and then wait to be taught a lesson. Honestly, 2026 is still far away. The issue isn't whether the prediction is right or wrong, but whether you're prepared. Not all coins are worth holding until then. Calmly analyze your holdings and cut early what should be cut.

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screenshot_gains

· 01-04 05:43

Roger is indeed reliable, but 2026 is still far away. Why panic now... The key is whether the coins in your hands have real value. If not, you should clear your positions. These three rules are spot on, especially the advice to keep cash — crises are the best time to buy the dip. Actually, most people lose money because they don’t dare to clear trash coins and still fantasize about a rebound... Wake up. That’s right, those who survive are never gamblers; they are the ones who have thought through every move. It’s the same old story: don’t bet all your chips at once, so you’ll have the strength to act when opportunities come. That’s why I’ve been able to survive in the crypto world these years... Holding positions should be logical, not based on feelings. Those who hold coins blindly are just gambling; smart people have already started adjusting their portfolios. There’s still time to make adjustments in 2026. Start screening quality assets now so you won’t be overwhelmed when the wind comes. The phrase “cash is king” is especially effective in a bear market. I’ve seen too many who went all in end up having to go all out. The most terrifying thing isn’t the crisis itself, but having no response capability when it hits... This author has thought it through quite clearly.

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TokenUnlocker

· 01-04 00:51

Rogers is just a storyteller, it's still early for 2026, why panic now... But he's not entirely talking nonsense; there have been times in history when he was right. The question is, do we really want to run, or are we just looking for an excuse to sell? Holding good coins is the way to go; don't worry about trash coins—they will inevitably explode sooner or later. Wait, this guy's talking about cash reserves... Why do I feel like he's advising us to go all-in on cash? This tactic feels a bit familiar. Actually, the biggest fear is that everything will collapse and we'll be left with nothing but kindling...

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WalletManager

· 01-04 00:50

Roger's data looks good, but we need to look at on-chain wallet flows to be reliable. Listening to predictions alone is not as good as doing your own smart contract audits. Wait, he said the crash will only happen in 2026? I’ve already diversified my multi-signature wallets, so I’m not worried at all. To put it simply, it’s still a matter of risk factors. You must keep enough USDC liquidity in hand; you can’t miss the opportunity to buy the dip. Honestly, I’ve already cleared out the trash coins. Now I only hold mainstream tokens, manage private keys myself, and sleep very well. Those three survival rules are well written, but the key is whether your asset allocation is in place. That’s the fundamental to survival. 2026 is still far away. For now, accumulate high-quality ecosystem tokens. There will be plenty of opportunities then. Psychological resilience is the most important. Not everyone can stay rational during a crash, which is why I’ve always emphasized long-term holding.

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quietly_staking

· 01-04 00:29

Rogers is indeed an impressive guy, but 2026 is still early, don't rush to clear your positions. --- It sounds like it's either all-in on quality coins or hoarding cash, with no middle ground? I still think that's a bit too absolute. --- Really, those altcoins really need to be ruthlessly cut at this point, or you'll suffer huge losses when a crisis hits. --- That last sentence hit the mark; being well-prepared is more important than anything. I'm starting to rebalance my portfolio now. --- Wait, was his 2018 warning about emerging markets also accurate? Then this time, we really need to pay attention. --- Focusing on high-quality assets is a solid strategy, but how do you determine what's truly high-quality? Tell me how you filter. --- Crises contain opportunities, but the premise is to survive. Those without cash are just taking others' losses. --- 2026, huh? That's still so far away. In the crypto world, a day is like a year. Let's wait and see. --- Regularly reviewing your holdings is the most practical approach. Most of the time, I just follow the trend, but I really need to organize my thoughts. --- Rogers is just talking about high probability, not a certainty. No need to over-interpret.

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YieldChaser

· 01-04 00:28

Roger's guy's prediction ability is really good, but 2026 is still early... I'm currently holding on tightly to mainstream coins and haven't let go, while other trash projects have long been cleared out. Cash reserves are spot on; when a crisis hits, it's actually a good time to buy the dip, the key is to have bullets. Most people holding coins are just following the trend. Ask yourself why you're still holding, if you can't answer, it's time to reflect. Those who truly survive are the ones who plan ahead, not relying on luck. The old method of casting a wide net should have been eliminated long ago. Now, focus on the top ecosystems and go all out, at least the risk factor is lower.

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