2026-01-07 10:21:22

Recently, in this wave of market movements, all kinds of funds are playing out a "cold and hot" double scene.

Bitcoin has been a bit awkward lately, while gold, silver, and US stocks are celebrating. It has been fluctuating between 90,000 and 93,000, as if teasingly saying "I'll just take a look, no follow the trend." This sideways trading really tests one's mentality.

When it comes to specific projects, things get even more ridiculous. Some coins listed on major exchanges have become "sliding slopes," for example, BREV dropped from 0.41 all the way down to 0.35, and the community's reaction can only be described as "disappointed expectations." On the other hand, MegaEth is being anticipated because it appeared on a compliant platform's roadmap. People who previously topped up their wallets are already speculating about airdrops—though it all depends on what the final wallet statements will say.

The IDO market is also not peaceful. ZTC started its IDO today, with the operators already in place. Those who can push will push, those who can't will watch; the roles are clear. But Japanese series tokens are having a tough time. For example, 5114514 dropped 90% immediately after media coverage. On Solana, projects like "mutual slaughter games" are in a race against time—miss a beat, and it's a dead end. At this speed, no one can be sure if they will become the next bag-holder.

Some projects' "self-directed and self-performed" scripts have been exposed by the market. For instance, a certain broccoli-themed coin performed too aggressively, leading many to wonder—was the previous hacking and theft incident just a setup for this current pump and dump? When such doubts arise, confidence begins to waver.

Lighter recently broke through $3, but withdrawal of funds has not yet been addressed. It seems they are waiting to resolve this after listing on an exchange. Retail investors' minds are probably already forming the idea of "having to take the bag again."

In the long term, some believe privacy coins may become the main theme in 2026. Some have already stockpiled ZEC in their offices, confidently saying "Hold steady, that's the way."

This is the recent scene in the crypto world—some see opportunities, some step into pits, and some are betting on next year. What about you?

BTC3,39%

BREV2,22%

SOL3,58%

LIT-2,36%

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just_another_fish

· 01-09 00:37

You're betting on next year again, huh? This market trend really has people on edge.

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WagmiWarrior

· 01-07 13:41

Bitcoin is really amazing with this sideways movement, it feels like waiting for some signal, my mindset is exploding BREV's recent drop is outrageous, it can still slide on exchanges, this is unbelievable I've already accumulated ZEC a long time ago, the story of privacy coins is just beginning Has the Lighter withdrawal issue been resolved yet? Why does it always happen like this Retail investors' blood and tears, never able to keep up with the rhythm of the whales MegaEth airdrop, can it really happen? Just listen and forget it Japanese coins are really miserable this time, dropping without mercy Keep buying in, keep buying in, keep buying in, why can't I stop That broccoli coin, the routine of pumping up and dumping is obvious to everyone The IDO trend is getting faster and faster, react one second too late and you're out

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NervousFingers

· 01-07 10:51

BTC sideways trading like this really drives you crazy, feels like they're trying to test the bottom by flooding the market Everyone says privacy coins will take off next year, I also followed the trend and bought some ZEC, just waiting to see who can finally laugh last Brev this wave directly turned into a slide, and the exchange's drop is even more ridiculous When there’s no news about lighter withdrawals, I knew this wasn’t over, just waiting for the exchange, as usual Those Japanese coins crash 90% as soon as the media reports them, this pace is faster than the market makers cutting the leeks I'm becoming more and more familiar with the role of the bagholder

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RebaseVictim

· 01-07 10:50

Another group of people betting on next year. I just want to know who will make it to next year, haha.

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MEVHunterWang

· 01-07 10:37

Another wave of rug pulls, huh? I'm already numb to the BREV I hold. Lighter can't withdraw tokens? Isn't this just obvious waiting to trap the last batch of retail investors? I see through it. Can ZEC really reach 2026, or is it just another air coin story? MegaEth airdrop? Haha, I'll just watch others fantasize. I don't believe it. Bitcoin is so sideways; might as well go all-in on privacy coins. That Japanese coin with a 90% drop—no one can escape it. I'm afraid to participate in ZTC's IDO; might just end up as a bag holder again. The story of Broccoli Coin sounds ridiculous—hackers stealing coins to pump and dump. If Lighter really gets listed on an exchange, it would be a miracle; it's all just tricks.

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AlphaBrain

· 01-07 10:24

Bitcoin's recent sideways movement really can't hold up anymore, it feels like waiting for a fuse to be lit. Another round of panic buying, BREV's decline is quite severe. If the withdrawal issue with Lighter isn't resolved, retail investors' confidence will be shattered. Should I stockpile ZEC in advance? I'm feeling a bit of FOMO. The manipulators are making their scripts more and more obvious, yet the market keeps rushing in wave after wave. A game of mutual slaughter can't speed up, and who can handle this pace?

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