2026-01-17 14:29:01

The altcoin market in 2025 can be described as a roller coaster. Overall, the year's comprehensive returns fell far short of expectations, despite several rebound opportunities, none of which led to a sustained upward trend.

The most striking data point is this— the average rally duration driven by altcoin narratives is only 19 days. Compared to 61 days in 2024, it’s a direct halving. What does this mean? The market’s hype cycle is accelerating its decay, and investors’ attention to new narratives is noticeably declining.

Interestingly, retail investors’ money has started flowing elsewhere. Theme investments related to the stock market are gradually becoming the new favorites, and many have adjusted their asset allocation strategies. This reflects market participants re-evaluating the risk-reward relationship.

These changes provide important insights into the market trends for 2026. The evolution of liquidity structures and adjustments in investor behavior patterns will directly influence the upcoming market ecosystem.

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GasFeeTears

· 2h ago

It's done in just 19 days, how boring must that be? Cutting the cycle short, no wonder everyone is rushing to play stocks. No matter how good the story is, it's useless; who would believe it now? Retail investors' money should flow into places that can make money, no problem. The situation in 2026 should already be well thought out.

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SchrodingersPaper

· 2h ago

19 days? Ha, I thought I had a good mindset, but it turns out the market itself just can't be pushed up anymore. Retail investors rushing to the stock market? That's hilarious, isn't that just giving up... No, I'm also watching A-shares funds.

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GasFeeCrier

· 2h ago

19 days? Haha, that's hilarious. The era of making quick money is over. --- Retail investors have all gone to the stock market, and the crypto circle is still dreaming. --- The halved hype cycle indicates that everyone is tired of new narratives. --- Liquidity is shifting to the stock market, and we in the crypto circle need to reflect. --- What will save altcoins in 2026? Can someone tell me? --- From 61 days to 19 days, this lesson must be remembered. --- Everyone has moved on to the stock market, while altcoins are still stuck in the same place.

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GateUser-cff9c776

· 2h ago

It’s only 19 days until it’s over, how hot must it be... Does Schrödinger’s bull market really no longer exist? --- To put it simply, retail investors have all left the stock market, and we here can’t even sustain the hype for three weeks, it’s hard to handle. --- From the supply and demand curve, this is a classic case of liquidity exhaustion... But I still think there’s a chance in 2026, we have to wait. --- A 50% cut, bro. Going from 61 days to 19 days, this decay rate perfectly exemplifies the philosophy of a bear market, a truly tragic masterpiece. --- Haha, retail investors are smart now, starting to allocate to the stock market... We’re still waiting for the narrative, but it only lasts 3 weeks. Irony, right? --- If this cycle continues, the next new coin might not even be fully built before it’s dead, where’s the Web3 decentralization spirit, everyone? --- Rather than saying it’s a market correction, it’s more like a depreciation of attention... Capital loves novelty, but the freshness only lasts 19 days, and it can’t hold up.

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