Boom and Bust: Playing the Greater Fool Game

Why would anyone be motivated to buy a cryptocurrency simply based on a celebrity endorsement? They're betting on a bigger sucker to come along later. And chances are, there probably will be. Why would anyone be motivated to buy a cryptocurrency simply based on a celebrity endorsement? They're betting on a bigger sucker to come along later. And chances are, there probably will be. [Outsider Club logo] Boom and Bust: Playing the Greater Fool Game [Luke Burgess Photo] By [Luke Burgess]( Written Oct 20, 2021 You go to YouTube and click on a video. A new page loads and one of those unskippable ads plays. The ad is a clamor of flashy animations and thundering pop music featuring Ariana Grande, who wants to tell you about an incredible new cryptocurrency she just learned about. Are you interested in owning that cryptocurrency yourself? I'll give you a moment to think. The only thing you know about this cryptocurrency at this point is that it's endorsed by Ariana Grande. Would you buy that crypto? Well, you might be surprised to learn that 20% of typical investors would be motivated to buy a cryptocurrency based on an endorsement from a celebrity or influencer. And that nearly half of current cryptocurrency investors would do the same thing. According to a September survey by market research firm Morning Consult, of 2,200 U.S. adults, 45% of crypto investors say they would invest in a crypto if a celebrity or influencer endorsed it. This compares to 20% of the poll's “typical investors” who say they would invest in a cryptocurrency if it were endorsed by a celebrity or influencer. It's important to note that the poll also found that the majority of people would be most influenced to buy cryptocurrency by financial advisors and people they know. But the fact that 1 out of 5 “typical investors” — and nearly half of current crypto owners — would be motivated to buy a cryptocurrency based on an endorsement from a celebrity or influencer is significant and worth consideration. [ce] WARNING: You Need to Update Your Portfolio Immediately The explosive rise of tech stocks we saw in 2020 is just the beginning... “The Earnings Whisperer” Louis Navellier released a video detailing several key steps he believes every American should be taking right now. [Go here to view it.]( Of course the big question is why? Why would anyone be motivated to buy a cryptocurrency simply based on a celebrity endorsement? Well, I'm sure there is a long and overly complicated answer involving the psychology of celebrity worship. But I think there is a simpler truth that's more applicable to investors. You see, I began asking people myself, “Would you invest in a cryptocurrency if the only thing you knew about it was that the crypto is endorsed by Ariana Grande?” And I didn't need to record responses. Because there was really only one response I got from people: No. But someone else will. And, I believe, therein lies our answer. “But someone else will.” Why would anyone be motivated to buy a cryptocurrency simply based on a celebrity endorsement? They're betting on a bigger sucker to come along later. And chances are, there probably will be. In proper terms, this is called the Greater Fool Theory. Associate professor of financial economics and behavioral finance specialist, Dr. Vicki Bogan of Cornell University, defines the theory as follows: The Greater Fool Theory is the idea that, during a bubble market, one can make money by buying overvalued assets and selling them for a profit later, because it will always be possible to find someone who is willing to pay a higher price. An investor who subscribes to the Greater Fool Theory will buy potentially overvalued assets without any regard for their fundamental value... Under this assumption, any price (no matter how high) can be justified since another buyer presumably exists who is willing to pay an even higher price. A Brand-New Internet Is Coming This December [This is it](... the beginning of the future. On December 5, 2021, a brand-new, revolutionary form of the internet will finally make its debut. Nothing will be the same when it’s all over. No street, no building, no car, no human will go unaffected. It could be the greatest technological leap forward since the advent of television, and it’s all in the hands of a single [Arizona-based tech company.]( Basically, there's always going to be someone else down the line who will make poorer choices. Using the Greater Fool Theory is a great way to make money... until it's not. See, we tend to operate under the assumption that “a sucker is born every minute.” And, unfortunately, I think that's true most of the time. But it can't be true all of the time. At one point, someone is going to be left holding assets no one else wants. Just ask the investors at the top of the dot-com bubble. Or ask the investors at the top of the real estate bubble. Or go back 400 years and ask the Dutch at the top of the tulip bubble. Playing the Greater Fool game is definitely not a guaranteed success because, sooner or later, the fools do run out. But generally speaking, it's a terrible idea to ever take crypto tips from celebrities. The fact is, their loyalty to the brand is relative to the size of the paycheck they were written to endorse it. I'm sure you've at least seen the headlines: Dave Chappelle is in hot water again over controversial comments in his latest Netflix special "The Closer." But I want to quote him from the 2004 comedy special "For What It's Worth" to wrap up my point about celebrity brand loyalty. I don't even know why people listen to me... I'll say anything. I've done commercials for both Coke and Pepsi... I don't give a *** what comes out of my mouth... I just say what it takes, whatever it takes, that's what I'm saying. If you want to know the truth, can't even taste the difference. Surprise! All I know is Pepsi paid me most recently so, tastes better. Pretty much how the game goes. [ceg]( Until next time, [Luke Burgess Signature] Luke Burgess --------------------------------------------------------------- Elon Musk Is Going All In on This Tech Elon Musk is currently testing a new technology on his fleet of Teslas… And he is relying solely on THIS patented technology from one small tech firm. It may not look that revolutionary, but I can assure you that it’s more groundbreaking than you think. 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