2026-01-12 01:22:33

A recent obvious phenomenon in the crypto circle is the quiet return of institutional funds. The Bitcoin ETF has resumed attracting capital, which directly boosted the performance of leading assets like BTC and ETH. Looking at the charts, BTC repeatedly fluctuates around the $90,000 mark, while ETH remains steadily above the $3,000 support level. The stability of these two major coins still provides reassurance to the market.

But problems also arise—market divergence is becoming increasingly apparent. Smaller coins and low-liquidity assets frequently face manipulation risks, and liquidation events have also occurred many times, reminding us to stay vigilant.

From the sentiment in the derivatives market, the overall stance remains cautiously bullish. Although funds are entering, volatility still exists, and uncertainties such as geopolitical factors and policy changes require constant caution. The smart money in the market continues to focus on those mainstream coins with sufficient liquidity, which is actually a quite rational choice.

BTC1.03%

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FUDwatcher

· 50m ago

Institutional inflow is a good thing, but just look at what’s happening to those small coins... frequent liquidations, this is the gambler’s paradise. BTC stays steady at 90,000, ETH holds at 3,000, no big deal for the big players, but retail investors are still harvesting profits from small coins. Smart money plays mainstream coins, what about us? Still chasing those broken small coins... be cautious, it’s really necessary. Funds are flowing in, but with such high volatility, who says it won’t drop again? This market is highly polarized—either follow the big players or wait to die. ETFs are attracting capital, no doubt, but derivatives sentiment is still timid. Are we really that bullish? Sufficient liquidity in mainstream coins means safety? I feel the safer it is, the more boring it gets... Institutional inflow means champagne? Let’s see how long it can stay stable first. The risk of small coins seems to be ignored, just keep playing with fire. BTC keeps oscillating around this level—are we building momentum or about to crash? Who can tell for sure?

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MysteriousZhang

· 15h ago

Institutional inflows are real, but I mainly see it as a way to cut leeks. Small-cap coins are indeed dangerous; a friend got liquidated last week and still hasn't recovered. --- 9万 and 3000 are just oscillating like that. Forget it, I’m just waiting for a breakdown to happen. --- Is smart money focusing on mainstream coins? Come on, it’s still because small coins are easy to manipulate and have poor liquidity. --- Is ETH really that stable at 3000? I feel like it could drop at any time. --- Here comes another set of "institutional inflows" and "rational choices." Honestly, it’s just putting money where it’s easy to dump. --- Volatility? What a joke. The market right now is just betting on policies. --- Watching BTC fluctuate around 90,000, I just want to ask, who the hell is dumping? --- I know small coins are risky, but mainstream coins are risk-free? That’s all nonsense. --- Derivatives market is cautiously bullish. In plain language, they haven’t figured out how to scam money yet. --- Hold on to coins with ample liquidity if you want, I’ll still look for promising obscure coins.

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BearMarketHustler

· 15h ago

Institutional return is real, but I took a look at the contract market... those leveraged players are still being liquidated. Altcoins have been rotten for a long time, a bunch of trash markets waiting to harvest the retail investors. The 90,000 position for BTC is just a repeated test, don’t expect it to skyrocket. Avoid altcoins, only buy the dip in Bitcoin and Ethereum—that's the secret to survival. Funds are smart, but policies can disappear with a gust of wind. This market trend is big fish eating small fish—are you the fish? The 90,000 resistance is too strong; it feels like it needs some adjustment. ETH holding 3k doesn’t mean much; the real focus is on the next support level. Institutions are coming in, retail investors should not follow blindly; risk management is the most important. I still have a bearish view on derivatives people; they always get blown up.

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MoonlightGamer

· 15h ago

Institutional capital is flowing back, but the key is to focus on mainstream coins. I don't touch any small-cap tokens anymore. --- It's both divergence and liquidation—retail investors should wake up. Isn't it better to honestly hold BTC and ETH? --- Holding ETH firmly above 3000 is really powerful. It feels like this wave is about to rise. --- Low liquidity assets are just traps. I've seen too many people get caught in them. There's really no need to gamble. --- Institutions are focusing on mainstream coins. Isn't that a signal? Still thinking about making quick money with altcoins? --- How long will BTC at 90,000 stay sideways? When will it break through? --- Smart money is riding this wave, while retail investors are still sleepwalking. --- Volatility is still high. Getting out early is safer. --- As expected, following big funds is the right move.

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