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The journey swiftly unfolds as Skyler finds a Telegram group called "Belford's Alpha," supposedly managed by an expert with connections to the notorious Jordan Belfort. Trusting this apparent authority, Skyler follows the group’s instructions to enter the market by putting his money in. The initial joy of seeing his investment rise is soon overshadowed by a plummeting fall, leading him to the bitter realization of being rugged—a term used in crypto for being duped out of one's funds. The sudden loss prompts him to reassess the promises that had once seemed too good to be true.