The market has been quite interesting lately—meme coins like PEPE, BONK, and DOGE are surging, but BTC and ETH are not showing much movement. What's the logic behind this?



In simple terms, the market is rotating. Elon Musk's dog culture has reignited meme sentiment, and retail investor sentiment is tangible and visible—that's the vitality of meme coins. But here’s the problem: the upside potential for altcoins is already quite crowded, increasing the risk of continued accumulation.

Looking at mainstream coins, BTC has yet to break through convincingly. At this point, a phenomenon worth noting is—when everyone is chasing meme hotspots, it often indicates a lack of strong directional guidance in the market. Sentiment can shift easily, but the fundamentals still support the market.

So you'll see a divergence: sentiment-driven hype pushes up altcoins, but the true growth momentum has yet to be found. This also explains why, during this wave of enthusiasm, some are re-evaluating the necessity of long-term allocations.
PEPE-4.45%
BONK-0.78%
DOGE-0.57%
BTC-0.28%
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MEVEyevip
· 9h ago
Hmm... it's the same rotation theory again. Basically, retail investors are gambling on memes, while institutions are still watching. Wait, the real growth momentum hasn't been found? Then why are we still bottom-fishing here? One tweet from Musk, and DOGE can skyrocket. Isn't that crazy? I really don't dare to touch it without fundamental support. Call me when BTC breaks a new high. Right now, this market is just a harvest for the leeks. Actually, BONK's recent surge is a bit too strong, feels like there's something off.
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SchrodingerWalletvip
· 01-05 06:50
You're chasing meme coins again, better get out early this time. --- Haha, I told you retail investors are crazy. Can altcoins rise like this and still be fought? --- Mainstream coins are stagnant, which is indeed alarming. It feels like the risk is accumulating. --- Elon Musk's single tweet can mess up the entire market. Truly impressive. --- The divergence is so obvious that it should have been clear by now. But who can resist the temptation of meme coins? --- BTC hasn't broken through, so why chase after these colorful things? --- If the emotional support can't hold, a correction is bound to happen sooner or later.
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MetaverseVagrantvip
· 01-05 06:49
The recent surge of meme coins is indeed fierce, but I still believe in BTC's long-term prospects. Altcoins are too risky. Chasing hot topics is just for retail investors waiting to be harvested. Emotional trading is unreliable; fundamentals are the real key. PEPE is just another scam to fleece retail investors. Elon Musk has changed his approach so many times. It's just rotation; I'll stick to holding BTC firmly. The most frightening market is one lacking direction. Retail investors, stay alert. That's why I diversify my portfolio and don't go all-in on meme coins. It's better to be conservative before BTC breaks support levels; don't get sucked in. Quick money from altcoins isn't that easy to earn; the previous waves all ended in losses. Waiting for strong signals from mainstream coins before making a move is not too late.
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ThatsNotARugPullvip
· 01-05 06:48
Are all meme coin traders gamblers? Few really make money. --- I'm puzzled that Bitcoin isn't showing any signs of movement, and instead, Dogecoin is stealing the spotlight? --- Basically, retail investors are just taking the bait, waiting to be trapped. --- Elon Musk's single tweet sends meme coins soaring, I'm getting numb from it. --- Long-term allocation? Don't be ridiculous, this market runs on sentiment. --- Accumulating risk isn't the problem; the problem is when it will burst. --- Mainstream coins are the orthodox ones. After this meme craze passes, we need to return to reality. --- It feels like this every time: altcoins celebrate, then Bitcoin takes over. --- Rotation, rotation—ultimately, retail investors get cut again. --- We'll see soon enough, how long can PEPE keep rising?
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FlatTaxvip
· 01-05 06:33
Playing meme coins is just gambling on emotions. Once the hype is over, you have to run. Can anyone really get rich from this? When chasing PEPE, think about whether you'll become the bag holder. If mainstream coins are stagnant, it means the upward momentum has run out. Don’t be blinded by the meme craze. Honestly, BONK has fallen from its high point to what it is now, and some are still bottom-fishing. Why does BTC still look the same? It feels like something's about to happen. When retail investors are all trading memes, smart money has already positioned for the next cycle. Dog culture is pretty good, but this is definitely a top signal. History always repeats. What does a crowded clone coin market mean? Don’t you have some sense of risk? Everyone will be reciting risk warnings. If you're in it for the long term, it's better to stick with mainstream assets. Don’t play with these superficial things.
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