2026-01-03 01:24:47

The recent market movements have been quite interesting. Cryptocurrencies like XRP, ADA, and DOGE have surged over 10% overnight and are still climbing. Looking back a few days, during the lowest point, these altcoins experienced the sharpest declines, while BNB and mainstream coins (BTC, ETH) showed strong resilience.

What is the current situation? Mainstream coins are consolidating sideways, with BNB's gains being minimal or even still declining slightly. This raises a question: why are altcoins leading the rally instead?

Honestly, this phenomenon usually follows a certain rhythm. The rapid shift from sharp decline to rapid rise is often not driven by natural buying pressure. More often, it’s the big players (or market manipulators) following a set strategy—first scaring retail investors into panic selling, then pushing prices up to attract those chasing gains. When the market sentiment is fully ignited and funds rush in to chase the rally, it’s the moment to harvest profits.

So, when you see altcoins soaring, don’t rush to follow the trend. Ask yourself what is driving this market move—are the fundamentals changing, or are you simply being attracted by emotions and price volatility? Usually, the latter is the real reason.

XRP9.11%

ADA10.38%

DOGE11.28%

BNB1.7%

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RektCoaster

· 3h ago

It's the same old story, first kill then pull, retail investors are always the last to catch the bag. --- XRP's recent surge was too fierce, feels like I'm about to get cut again. --- I'm relieved to see the mainstream coins sideways, at least I don't have to worry about being trapped. --- The market maker's sense of rhythm is really unmatched, I keep getting fooled every time. --- The problem is, knowing this routine doesn't help, by the time I react, I've already been cut. --- That's why I only buy BTC, it's worry-free. --- Altcoins are surging so wildly, there must be something fishy. Whatever, just watching the show. --- People chasing the rise should be regretting now, haha. --- Fundamentals? I only look at the gains, don't fool me. --- Every time I say don't follow the trend, someone still rushes in, that's just how the market is.

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SelfMadeRuggee

· 3h ago

Here comes the old trick of cutting leeks again, same as always --- I knew it, watching XRP surge wildly makes me nervous. This wave is definitely the market manipulator shaking out weak hands --- Oh my god, are we going to be emotionally manipulated again... better stay calm --- Following the trend is for fools, let's wait and see how they crash later --- Got it, a surge in altcoins = the night before a scam exit, this time I’ve learned to be smart

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ForkInTheRoad

· 3h ago

The market is just farming new victims, I'm tired of this routine. --- Here we go again, the ones who took losses haven't even stopped bleeding yet. --- I missed the XRP rally, it really hurts to watch now. --- Don't chase, you'll just get trapped eventually. --- Mainstream coins are sleeping, but these altcoins are going crazy. --- Let me ask, does this wave really have fundamental support? Or is it just pure emotion? --- I'll just watch others chase the rally quietly; staying steady is the way to go. --- When BNB was slowly declining, I felt more at ease, indicating some people are still sober. --- The ones that fell the hardest are now rising the fastest; the tricks are too deep for me to play. --- The moment emotions ignite, the harvest begins. I'm passing on this wave.

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ApeWithAPlan

· 3h ago

It's the same old trick, the old routine of the market makers cutting the leeks. --- DOGE rises 10% and everyone gets excited. Wake up, brothers, this is just the bait before the harvest. --- Mainstream coins stagnate while altcoins surge? I've seen this scene before, and every time it's a bloody lesson. --- The problem isn't why altcoins lead the rally, the problem is why you always want to chase the rise. --- Retail investors either lose money on bottom-fishing or on chasing the rally. There's no third way. --- XRP skyrocketed overnight, and I only saw the tears of the leeks shining. --- When emotions are ignited, it's time to run. The hotter it gets, the more dangerous. Why do some people still not believe this? --- The fundamentals haven't changed, but the fundaments have. Guess who is the one getting cut? --- Who drops the most and rises the fastest? This is called a V-shaped reversal—kill everyone and then rally, a classic routine. --- Don't ask me how I know; my account has already taken the class for me.

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GateUser-0717ab66

· 3h ago

They're at it again, scamming retail investors. This trick has been played out. This wave of XRP is surging so fiercely, I knew someone was planning something. To put it simply, it's the market manipulators pushing the price up. Don't fall for it. Last time, I bought in during a similar situation and lost a lot.

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