2025-12-31 07:26:56

In the past year or so, altcoins have shown two good opportunities. The rally at the end of 2024 and the price increase in September and October 2025 are both windows for short-term excess returns on altcoins.

But frankly, the one that truly consistently outperforms is BTC. Leading the rally during upswings and being the most resilient during downturns. This pattern has almost never been broken.

Of course, some coins can still create surprises. The problem is that former star projects are starting to falter. This indicates a reality—that the buy-and-hold strategy where you buy and sleep for years is no longer popular. Those who have tried over the years know that this approach simply doesn’t work.

Altcoins do have opportunities, but the prerequisite is that you need to have sharp vision. The criteria for selecting coins must be strict, and the timing of entry must be precise—preferably when the overall market still has momentum. Honestly, riding the wave of an upward trend often yields more peace of mind than trying to bottom out. Instead of betting on a rebound, it’s better to follow the trend.

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retroactive_airdrop

· 4h ago

Basically, it's still about popularity. The strategy of rushing to the bottom has long been outdated.

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GasFeeWhisperer

· 11h ago

Basically, it's still about chasing the hype. The era of lying flat and speculating on cryptocurrencies is indeed over. --- BTC's invincibility is because it's the most boring. Isn't that quite ironic? --- Are you sharp in choosing coins? Haha, how many people can actually do that... --- Instead of worrying about which coin to pick, just go all-in on BTC. Less hassle. --- The question is, who can really identify the next star? They all look like it. --- The group that bought counterfeit coins to go against the trend probably cried their eyes out now. Luckily, they didn't go all-in. --- Wait, so should we start looking for bottom opportunities now? Regarding market heat... --- That's right, but it's difficult. Nine and a half out of ten people give up halfway when trying to execute. --- BTC really is a panacea; it can stabilize in any market condition. No wonder big players hold on tightly. --- Betting on a rebound is less reliable than following the trend. Easy to say, hard to do, brother.

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All-InQueen

· 11h ago

BTC is still the most stable; other coins are just here to harvest the little guys.

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rugdoc.eth

· 11h ago

Basically, it still depends on popularity. Bottom-fishing for obscure coins is pointless. --- BTC will never deceive you, but altcoins are deceiving every day. --- Sharp eyesight? I just rely on luck to bottom-fish, haha. --- The old strategy of buying and sleeping is indeed outdated. Now you have to watch constantly. --- Going long with the trend is really satisfying, but hard bottom-fishing can be exhausting. --- Former star projects have all gone downhill, which says a lot. --- BTC's resistance to drops is unmatched; altcoins are just gambling games. --- It's so true that you should get in when the market is hot. --- The opportunity window is only a few days; if you're slow to react, it's gone.

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