2026-01-01 19:22:45

Many popular tracks in the crypto world are essentially riding the waves of the traditional tech industry. Remember the frenzy around the Metaverse? During that time, a bunch of Metaverse clone coins popped up and skyrocketed. Now it's AI's turn to be hot, with a swarm of AI concept coins flooding in. The problem is, these clone coins lack real applications and are mainly driven by hot money, much of which originates from speculative funds in the tech sector.

The current situation is a bit dire. Nvidia's market cap has surged to an absurd level, Jensen Huang cashed out $900 million, and tech giants like Bezos and Zuckerberg are also starting to reduce their tech stock holdings. This is a clear signal—there's a risk of an AI bubble. Once this hot money begins to retreat, these "follow-the-trend" clone coins in the crypto space will be among the first to be abandoned.

A real case makes this clear. Last year, there was an AI concept clone coin claiming to develop "Blockchain + AI computing power." After launch, it immediately surged tenfold, attracting many who chased the high. But I checked its white paper, and it was all虚的—nothing substantial, no real technical support. The backers are just a few small funds from the tech sector. Now, as these funds start to cut their tech stock holdings, the crypto funds will inevitably be the first to be drained. This coin has already fallen 80% and continues to decline.

To avoid pitfalls, you need to learn to spot these signals: first, check if the project has genuine technical accumulation and application scenarios, not just hype around concepts. Second, look at the funding background—if it's mainly short-term funds from the tech sector, the risk is high. Lastly, observe market enthusiasm—if the price surges wildly without changes in fundamentals, it's probably a bubble inflated by capital.

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0xDreamChaser

· 7h ago

This wave is indeed a common problem in the crypto world, endless follow-the-leader. --- The big players are already fleeing, and we're still buying. That's outrageous. --- Who still follows a white paper that's all fake? Wake up, brother. --- Looking at the fund background, this move is brilliant. We should learn from it. --- Down 80% and still falling, this is the result of being the last to hold on.

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MoonWaterDroplets

· 11h ago

Bro, this analysis is spot on. I'm the sucker who chased the high and got trapped. Now I'm still bottom-fishing, haha.

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OnchainDetective

· 11h ago

It's the same old trick. When the tech circle coughs, the crypto circle gets a fever. Following the trend coins are always the ones getting dumped on. Really, reading whitepapers that are just PPT slides is the real despair. The big players are all fleeing, and some are still chasing highs. This time, it feels especially crazy. AI concept coins always end up zero, I bet five bucks. I also looked at that project before; it was indeed outrageous. Now, those who lost everything probably can't sleep well. The problem is, new retail investors are increasing every day, and no matter how much you advise, it's useless. They even dare to boast about whitepapers. Projects like this really need to be investigated. When hot money withdraws, these copycat coins in the crypto circle are finished—that's a certainty. Looking at the funding background, I’ve taken note of this move. Don't let the tricks of the tech circle trap you again.

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PumpAnalyst

· 11h ago

Huang Renxun has started cashing out, are you still chasing those AI altcoins? Wake up, brother. Big players reducing holdings is a signal; hot money retreating will inevitably turn the crypto market into a graveyard for bagholders. Still daring to invest in projects with completely fake whitepapers? Isn't this just the standard process of cutting leeks? Coins with absurdly high gains and no fundamentals moving are almost certainly bubbles driven up by funds. It's recommended to stay away. If there's no technical support, what right do you have to jump in? This time, you really need to learn to take profits. Once the tech bubble bursts, these follow-the-trend coins in the crypto market will be the first to suffer. Risk control awareness must keep up, everyone. What happened to the once-metaverse coins? Have you forgotten? AI coins only repeat this routine.

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wagmi_eventually

· 11h ago

Another wave of rug pulls, AI coins are so hot that we really should be cautious --- Last year, I also looked at that AI computing power coin, the white paper was indeed outrageous, luckily I didn't chase the high --- To be honest, the biggest signal is when tech giants cash out, and the crypto circle is still catching the bag --- If you can't see through the funding background, don't play. Nine out of ten times, these crashes are caused by small funds like this --- 80% decline... this is the price of chasing hot topics, too many people want quick money --- The question is how to distinguish genuine technology from pure hype, it feels like white papers can be fabricated --- NVIDIA has already started reducing holdings, yet the big players are still hyping AI coins, this logic is incredible

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Rugman_Walking

· 11h ago

The expert's point is spot on, this is the logic. Chasing hot topics will get you killed, it's only a matter of time. I'm still buying AI coins... I just smile and say nothing. Another round of a leek-cutting feast, who's next this time? Whitepapers are all虚的 (虚 means虚假, false), I'm already tired of them, can't we have some实货 (实货 means real stuff)? So it depends on who is selling; when big fish run away, small fish are the ones who suffer. This 80% example is a living教材 (教材 means teaching material), painful. Things supported by hot money will eventually崩 (崩 means collapse), and that's exactly what's happening now.

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