That axiom is no longer valid this time around because the underlying conditions have changed.
The difference I see this time is that the big boys can't just TAKE the money from the plebs. They can only BUY it from the plebs or EXCHANGE it with the plebs.
The plebs can always HODL and/or work for more from other plebs.
The game has changed substatively for the better...
I'd suggest that you listen to nostr:nprofile1qqsg86qcm7lve6jkkr64z4mt8lfe57jsu8vpty6r2qpk37sgtnxevjcpz4mhxue69uhkummnw3ex2mrfw3jhxtn0wfnsz9rhwden5te0wfjkccte9ehx7um5wghxyecpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezucnfw33k76twv4ezuum0vd5kzmqug4hxr on this topic. (Cheers, Jeff! You are much appreciated!)