2026-01-21 15:21:47

The performance of the cryptocurrency market over the past year has been a tale of two extremes.

Let's look at the mainstream coins: Bitcoin dropped 12%, Ethereum fell 5%. But this is not the worst. Ripple was directly halved, with a decline of 40%. And Solana was even more outrageous, dropping 50% from its high.

Looking at mid to large-cap coins, the decline generally ranges between 50% and 60%. As for smaller market cap altcoins, they are even more vulnerable, easily losing over 70%, with some even dropping 80%.

But if you observe carefully, you'll notice an interesting phenomenon: certain coins closely related to specific narratives have surged significantly, seemingly becoming winners. This divergence reflects the market's re-pricing, and investors' attention is also shifting. Overall, this year has not been a good experience for most holders.

BTC-0,28%

ETH0,06%

XRP-0,31%

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Rugpull幸存者

· 01-23 18:31

Altcoins drop 80%... I just want to lie down and give up --- It's the same old "re-pricing" rhetoric, politely called differentiation, but honestly it's just a way to cut the leeks --- I already said don't touch SOL, but some people still rushed in. Now look at this --- Wait, what are those coins that surged big time? Give me the list, I want to do the opposite --- A year of losses turned me into a noob, feels like I'm witnessing history... the garbage heap of history --- BTC down 12% is still polite, my small coins just disappeared entirely --- "Specific narratives" are the ones making money, but I can never catch up with these narratives --- Most holders are not in a good situation, a few are making a killing, it's always like this

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MidnightSnapHunter

· 01-22 11:28

This wave of divergence is truly amazing. Those who bought the narrative coins at the bottom are laughing last, while hodling altcoins are still crying at the floor price.

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AlwaysMissingTops

· 01-21 15:41

Oh no, it's another polarized market, the median coins are directly collapsing. --- SOL dropped 50% from its high? I knew it would happen, I should have sold earlier. --- It's not surprising that altcoins fell 80%, the key is that only a small handful are making money. --- Wait, which coins actually went up? Please provide a list so I won't get caught off guard next time. --- Such clear differentiation indicates that the narrative is the real value, not the technology itself. --- After a year, I feel like my holdings are getting worse and worse, this feeling is really uncomfortable. --- I saw with my own eyes XRP was cut in half by 40%, my mentality collapsed several times. --- Mainstream coins also fell, altcoins fell even more. What special status do those coins that rose slightly have? Why are they so resilient? --- It's really just a reshuffle, everyone is looking for the next narrative support. --- I'm genuinely curious, what are those coins that defy the trend and go up? Has anyone dug into this?

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PrivateKeyParanoia

· 01-21 15:38

Another year of bloodshed, my wallet is crying The winners are always the same few, we are always the bagholders SOL fell from heaven to hell, I feel you Narrative coins have doubled, why isn't it my turn 80% decline... the coins I chose are just like this, heartbreaking Such severe polarization, honestly it's still an information gap Most people lose money, a few make a fortune, an eternal rule

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MoonlightGamer

· 01-21 15:38

Another year of losing money, still the same group shouting slogans and making money

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LayerZeroEnjoyer

· 01-21 15:37

It's another year of bloodshed, but then again, those who truly make money have already gotten on board.

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