Just as I was catching my breath, the crypto world threw another big drama. Elon Musk posted a tweet about SOL, then deleted it within 10 seconds. Before the screenshot even spread, the entire market exploded—bottom-fishing, panic selling, all kinds of experts arguing in the comment section. The scene was like a real-time candlestick chart of an exchange.

Having been in this circle for nearly ten years, I’ve seen too many such plays. Honestly, these "slip-ups" are definitely not coincidences; behind them are big funds strategically positioning, and they are also the traps that ordinary people are most likely to fall into. Today, I’ll break down this logic for you and also talk about how to survive in this chaos.

**Why can a single tweet trigger the entire market?**

Many people think netizens are overreacting, but what you don’t realize is—Elon Musk’s influence in this circle is enormous. He’s not just an ordinary opinion leader; he’s a "market switch" symbol.

Back in 2025, when he said "Tesla will sell Bitcoin," Bitcoin dropped over 10% in just 24 hours. Even more exaggerated was the time he changed his Twitter avatar to a Shiba Inu—Dogecoin skyrocketed 30%, then three days later, he changed it back, and it fell 9%. Retail investors were just being harvested back and forth, with no way to fight back.

This is the so-called "Elon Effect." It’s not that he’s particularly clever, but that the smart money in the market has long regarded him as a signal source. Even if he deletes a tweet seconds after posting, as long as it’s seen and spread, expectations are already anchored. It’s like throwing a stone into water—no matter how quickly you fish it out, the ripples have already spread. Big funds have long taken advantage of these ripples to buy the dip or dump.

**What really happened?**

There’s a hidden aspect to this operation: creating information asymmetry. Well-informed big players and institutions spread information faster than retail investors by several levels. That 10-second window is enough for them to complete a round of actions—whether building positions or liquidating.

The short-term volatility of SOL looks like emotional-driven trading on the surface, but in reality, it’s funds using market psychology as a tool. Those who can stay calm during the first shock can seize the opportunity; conversely, retail investors driven by emotion often become the cushion for big funds to buy the dip or push down.

**How not to get caught?**

The key is: don’t get carried away by the rhythm. If a tweet is deleted, just accept it—don’t speculate about the story behind it, and don’t follow the herd to chase highs or sell lows. True opportunities are often hidden in those "boring" moments, not during every market frenzy. Understand the situation clearly, and stick to your risk management bottom line—that’s the most effective way.