2025-12-27 12:24:59

Well-known industry analyst Tom Lee's recent predictions about the future of the crypto market have attracted a lot of attention. He publicly stated that with the advancement of asset tokenization, Ethereum is expected to surge to the $7,000-$9,000 range by early 2026, Bitcoin could potentially reach the $200,000 mark, and in the long term, Ethereum might even climb to $20,000.

These predictions sound ambitious, but there's an interesting point—an internal research report from his organization presents a completely different conclusion. According to this report, in the first half of 2026, Ethereum might instead pull back to the $1,800-$2,000 range.

The stark contrast between these public statements and the internal report is quite confusing. Is the optimistic outlook during public speeches closer to the true intention, or does the internal report reflect the organization's real judgment? This question is quite intriguing. The market always swings between various forecasts and data. As participants, we need to observe more, think more, and avoid being swayed by a single viewpoint.

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LiquiditySurfer

· 8h ago

Well... publicly shouting 7000-9000, while internal reports write 1800-2000, this kind of operation is really a bit surfing-like, I just don't know which wave is more real. Speaking of which, I've seen this kind of contrast many times. Public speeches are meant to be emotional, while internal reports are the real gold and silver LP yield calculations—just two sets of rhetoric. From a spectator's perspective, rather than obsessing over whether Tom Lee truly believes his predictions, it's better to carefully observe on-chain behavior and liquidity depth. Those can't be fooled. It's like mixing a Martini— the formula (public statements) and the actual alcohol content (internal data) often differ by a hundred thousand miles. The question is, which one should we trust? Honestly, both 200,000 BTC and 9,000 ETH can really boost sentiment, but I need to see the data first before deciding whether to go all in with this optimized strategy. I agree that being swayed by a single viewpoint can be dangerous, but don't trust internal reports too much either; institutional reports are just probability theories, not gospel. Anyone in the know understands that predictions are just self-indulgent games; the key is knowing how to market and arbitrage in this wave.

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ForkThisDAO

· 8h ago

Publicly saying 7000-9000, internal reports show 1800-2000, the discrepancy is just too outrageous. Who is really lying? They're just talkers, putting on a show in front of the camera and another in front of the big investors. We retail investors can only watch as the little guys. Predictions are all probabilistic games. It's better to trust your own research than to believe them. Anyway, you should verify these big V's statements yourself.

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ShitcoinConnoisseur

· 8h ago

This guy talks a good game, but his internal reports slap him in the face—typical of double-dealing. Publicly $7,000-$9,000, privately $1,800-$2,000, the gap is too big... Who would believe that? I've long learned to ignore the predictions of big influencers; just listen for fun. Only fools treat them as golden rules and buy accordingly. The internal reports are the real truth; public statements are just marketing. This kind of contrast... emm, it's interesting. The tactics for cutting leeks are getting more sophisticated. It's really just one thing told to retail investors and another to institutions. Tom Lee's moves are pretty good; being ambiguous means never losing. No matter how many predictions there are, it’s useless—what matters is whether your wallet is fat or not. This TM is a classic "my predictions are never wrong" celebrity routine. Just by listening to that first prediction, I knew it was going to crash. Sure enough...

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DAOplomacy

· 8h ago

ngl the public-vs-internal playbook is *chef's kiss* — arguably the most transparent thing about institutional opacity these days. tom lee doing the whole "bullish on stage, bearish in the memo" dance is like... peak game theory, no?

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NFTragedy

· 8h ago

Uh, this move is a bit extreme. Publicly吹7000-9000 USD, then report saying 1800-2000? Which one is the real story? --- A typical case of playing both sides, attracting attention while avoiding risks. I've seen this trick many times. --- Basically, it depends on who takes the bait. No matter how you predict, you can always blame the market. --- I just want to know if the institutions really believe in their own reports or if they’re just chasing public opinion. --- I hate this kind of contrast the most. One moment they’re bullish, the next they’re bearish. How are retail investors supposed to follow? --- It feels like Tom Lee is using public statements to hedge. Are the internal reports the real indicator of the position? --- Predictions are like that—if wrong, they say the timing isn’t right; if right, they proudly say I said it all along. --- So I still only look at on-chain data. These mouthpieces are just for reference. --- Oh my, another prediction. My wallet has already been smashed by predictions.

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PumpDoctrine

· 9h ago

This guy publicly promotes one thing and privately does another, a classic pump-and-dump scheme. Tom Lee's recent moves are indeed interesting. Can we really trust such a big gap? Conflicting statements and reports show there's no confidence internally; it's all about gambling on luck. Relying on predictions like 7,000 or 200,000 to make money—how confident can those who do this really be? No matter what he says, we still need to look at on-chain data; don't just listen to stories. That's why I don't trust the words of those on Wall Street. Using two different narratives simultaneously—impressive tactics. Internally at 1,800, publicly at 9,000—which do you think is the true sentiment? Predictors are all like this; only those who haven't lost money dare to talk so big. Publicly hyping retail investors while internal institutions are supporting the market—classic move. Another guy profiting from hype and analysis fees through manipulation.

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VitalikFanboy42

· 9h ago

Ah... one says it will rise to 9000, then an internal report says it will fall to 1800? Playing around? Tom Lee's recent actions really leave people scratching their heads, publicly misleading retail investors or genuinely optimistic—who can tell... Another "forecast master," those who believe him are bound to lose. That's why I never trust a single analyst's words; even a 50% cut isn't safe. The internal report is the real truth, while public speeches are... you know. It seems like institutions are all the same, saying one thing publicly and doing another behind the scenes. Can we just let the coins go up and down properly, without so much fuss...

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