From the perspective of someone who holds Bitcoin, not telling you is an instinctive reaction for the security of their own assets (defense). It's like your neighbor winning a 10 million prize; it has nothing to do with you, and you shouldn't overly focus on it.

In this world full of opportunities and risks regarding Bitcoin, trust is the most expensive currency, while prevention is the lowest-cost self-protection.

Since Bitcoin's inception, its characteristics of decentralization and anonymity have always been inherent. When you ask others how much Bitcoin they have, you are breaking anonymity and touching the bottom line of decentralization. This concern does not stem from a superior perspective, but carries a sincere reminder.

If one day I or others disclose our Bitcoin holdings, it may be to demonstrate strength or attract trust. But if you really encounter this, you should turn and run, absolutely do not listen to any following words.

Countless painful experiences in the crypto world tell us that as soon as a person starts to disclose their holdings, it means that this person is either launching a project to exploit others or is up to some unsavory business. No exceptions, except for saints.

Discussing Bitcoin is completely different from disclosing how much Bitcoin you hold.

Chatting and bantering belongs to the realm of opinion discussion, where everyone can upgrade their understanding from right and wrong, expanding the breadth and depth of knowledge about Bitcoin, finance, economics, and even history and culture.

The fact of holding Bitcoin cannot be verified by the naked eye; your judgment can only rely on the words and attitudes of others. However, this precisely provides a stage for fraudsters to perform meticulously designed scams.

Therefore, in discussions involving Bitcoin, any trust needs to be filtered layer by layer, and any transaction should be repeatedly confirmed. Holding tight to your wallet is, in fact, a defensive posture, a wisdom to avoid becoming prey.

Since I started writing about Bitcoin, I have never said to open a paid group, take you to trade coins, or tell you how to operate for quick profits. If I did, would you be tempted? If you weren’t tempted, would you become irrationally excited if I disclosed my Bitcoin holdings?

Of course, this is not a criticism of paid groups or leading people to trade coins. What is not prohibited by law is permissible, respecting freedom, respecting the market, and respecting everyone's choices.

The moment you begin to feel tempted, you become someone else's prey. In the world of Bitcoin, staying calm and rational is far more important than blind trust. There is no free lunch, and no one will casually tell you how much Bitcoin they have.

I even advise you not to announce your Bitcoin holdings to people in real life.

If you have Bitcoin, it’s best to keep quiet and enjoy your solitude.

Indeed, Bitcoin is safe, but the technology of Bitcoin can only ensure the safety of transactions, not the safety of holders. No matter how advanced the encryption technology, it cannot prevent the vulnerabilities of human nature. In fact, many Bitcoin theft cases are not caused by technical vulnerabilities, but by the weak security awareness of the holders.

From social engineering attacks to fake wallet software, from phishing websites to human coercion, attackers are everywhere. In the face of these risks, holding tight to your wallet is not only a psychological defense but also a necessary measure in practice. Using hardware wallets, enabling multi-signature verification, and avoiding discussions about Bitcoin assets in public are all essential protective measures.

Therefore, you must understand that when someone tells you how much Bitcoin they have, it is not just casual talk, but the beginning of a psychological game.

You need to ask yourself: Why does he want to tell me? What does he want to get from me? In this highly transparent yet easily manipulatable information age, holding tight to your wallet is not a distrust of people, but a responsibility to yourself.

The essence of wealth lies not in boasting but in safeguarding. In the world of Bitcoin, the true winners are not those who are the richest, but those who are the most clear-headed and cautious.

So, the next time someone tells you how much Bitcoin they have, please smile, nod, and quietly hold tight to your wallet.