Manias, Panics, & Crashes

Markets donโ€™t move on maths alone โ€” they lurch, leap, and spiral based on fear, greed, and the stories we tell ourselves.

This page is where we dive into the wild psychology of speculation. From tulip bulbs to crypto bubbles, from railway stocks to gold rushes, the same human instincts keep showing up… just wearing different hats.

Coming soon:

  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Famous financial manias and gold-fuelled frenzies
  • ๐Ÿ’ฅ What causes bubbles to inflate โ€” and burst
  • ๐Ÿชž Reflections on fear, hope, and herd behaviour
  • ๐Ÿพ CreekRat Axioms for staying sane when the sluice goes sideways
Because gold fever isn’t always about the metal, and sometimes, the best gold is knowing when not to dig…