2026-01-13 19:52:28

Remember that FTM snapshot from early 2022? Fast forward four years and it's tanking 98% from those levels. That's a brutal reality check for anyone holding altcoins through that stretch.

It's worth asking: what really happened to the alt market between 2022 and now? We saw the hype cycle peak, watched Luna implode, endured the bear market grind. FTM was riding high back then—part of that whole alt season narrative. But the fundamentals didn't hold up, liquidity dried up, and retail attention shifted elsewhere.

The lesson? Alts are high-risk, high-volatility plays. Most don't survive a full cycle. This is why due diligence and risk management matter way more than FOMO.

LUNA-2,45%

FOMO7,05%

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AltcoinMarathoner

· 01-13 23:04

just like mile 20 in a marathon, watching alts crater 98% is where most sprinters tap out. the ones still standing? they're the ones who understood accumulation phases from day one.

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GateUser-e51e87c7

· 01-13 20:22

Here are some real comments with different styles: --- ftm that wave should have run a long time ago, what are you waiting for --- 98%... That’s why I only dare to play mainstream coins now, it’s too scary --- After luna爆雷, you should understand that small coins are really not worth playing --- Well said, but not many people listen; people are easily blinded by hype --- The term 'fundamentals' seems like nonsense to most retail investors --- Four years is long enough; it’s time to face reality --- Actually, those who got in early have already exited; only the bottom-fishers are crying

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