Behind the figure of Bitcoin dominance breaking through 58.5%, there lies a very real issue—funds are rapidly consolidating into top assets. When Bitcoin is strong, small and medium-cap coins often have little opportunity.
The situation with Ethereum is even more interesting. The liquidation volume of long positions around the $3000 mark reached $882 million, indicating fierce battles between bulls and bears at this level. Such conditions often signify that the market is undergoing a deep shakeout—full volatility before a downward correction.
But beyond the candlestick charts, there is a deeper question worth pondering: the Ethereum community has always emphasized the importance of "sovereignty." This is not just a technical concept but a philosophy—developers should focus on creating something of real value, rather than projects supported solely by marketing stories. The truly consensus-based applications within the Ethereum ecosystem are practical implementations of this philosophy.
In a market led by BTC's rally, identifying assets with high consensus density becomes a core competitive advantage for participants. Those who understand cycles and know how to wait often won't fall behind during the darkest times. Every phase of accumulation is for a higher reunion.
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AirdropF5Bro
· 7h ago
Bitcoin is really bleeding this wave, with a 58.5% dominance indicating that retail investors should wake up. Not all coins can soar together.
The $3000 level is indeed dangerous. The $880 million liquidation volume sounds intense, but honestly, it's just the main players shaking out their positions.
The most accurate statement is still—truly valuable projects vs. marketing hype. Now it's clear who's who; don't be fooled by the stories anymore.
Waiting is futile; whether you can seize the opportunity when it comes is the key. Most people just lack this sense of smell.
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MetaverseHobo
· 01-12 18:00
It's another cycle of big players eating alone, small and medium coins can't even get a sip of soup.
The $3000 level is indeed fierce, but I think it's more about retail investors getting cut when that happens.
The sovereignty concept is correct, but the problem is that most projects are just PPT coins with no real use.
Those who understand the cycle do make money, I just didn't understand that person.
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RugResistant
· 01-10 18:17
analyzed the liquidation volume at 3k... 8.82B is no joke, but ngl red flags detected on those "marketing story" projects eth community keeps pushing. DYOR but here's my analysis—consensus density matters more than hype cycles, fr
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ShitcoinConnoisseur
· 01-10 16:59
Bitcoin at 58.5 is indeed a tough number; small coins are completely out of the game.
Those bottom-fishing are all waiting for that moment. I actually believe in projects that have real value.
The 3000 critical level is really fierce; shakeouts are just how they mess with people.
To be honest, the consensus density is more interesting than the candlestick charts; this runs deeper.
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AirdropHustler
· 01-10 16:59
Funds are concentrated among the top players; small and medium coins still need to wait. What does the 58.5% market share indicate? The era of retail investors bottom-fishing in air coins is truly over.
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SoliditySlayer
· 01-10 16:48
58.5% this number is honestly a bit outrageous, funds are really pouring into the top projects. Small-cap coins are completely out of the game this round.
Around 8.82 billion in liquidation volume near 3000. This round of shakeout is quite fierce; it feels like it will get even more painful below.
Sovereignty concept is good, but in the ecosystem, the truly valuable applications... to be honest, are still just a few; the rest are just stories.
People who understand the cycle definitely don't fall behind, but the problem is most people simply don't understand and just follow the trend.
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MemecoinTrader
· 01-10 16:48
ngl the 58.5% dominance play is just whale herding 101... theyre literally funneling retail into btc while alts get bled dry lmao
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UncleLiquidation
· 01-10 16:47
The 58.5% figure for Bitcoin is a bit scary; funds are flowing to the top players, while small and medium coins are just along for the ride.
With a liquidation volume of 882 million, this wave is definitely a shakeout, and the 3000 level is really fierce.
But to be honest, the sovereignty concept is well explained; having real value is the hard truth. Pure marketing projects should have died long ago.
Cycles really test patience—who can endure the dark times and laugh last.
DYOR indeed, you still have to figure things out on your own.
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PerpetualLonger
· 01-10 16:42
Another round of shakeout theory? I'm still buying the dip at 3000, fully invested waiting to break even.
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Behind the figure of Bitcoin dominance breaking through 58.5%, there lies a very real issue—funds are rapidly consolidating into top assets. When Bitcoin is strong, small and medium-cap coins often have little opportunity.
The situation with Ethereum is even more interesting. The liquidation volume of long positions around the $3000 mark reached $882 million, indicating fierce battles between bulls and bears at this level. Such conditions often signify that the market is undergoing a deep shakeout—full volatility before a downward correction.
But beyond the candlestick charts, there is a deeper question worth pondering: the Ethereum community has always emphasized the importance of "sovereignty." This is not just a technical concept but a philosophy—developers should focus on creating something of real value, rather than projects supported solely by marketing stories. The truly consensus-based applications within the Ethereum ecosystem are practical implementations of this philosophy.
In a market led by BTC's rally, identifying assets with high consensus density becomes a core competitive advantage for participants. Those who understand cycles and know how to wait often won't fall behind during the darkest times. Every phase of accumulation is for a higher reunion.
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