The short-term trading momentum shows some interesting shifts across major pairs. RAVE (RaveDAO) is leading the gainers with a solid +2.75% move, followed by FLUX gaining 2.39% and Bio Protocol climbing 1.53%. These quick surges suggest active buying pressure in smaller-cap assets.
On the flip side, LAB is taking the biggest hit with a -3.5% drop, while 1000SATS (Ordinals-based) lost 2.15% and Zircuit declined 1.68%. The losers' list reveals profit-taking or weakening demand in these positions.
Volume concentration remains heavily skewed toward ETH among the period's top movers, underscoring Ethereum's continued dominance in derivatives trading despite the altcoin price swings.
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SybilSlayer
· 01-21 05:51
Small altcoins are starting to bounce again, this rhythm feels off
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RAVE is rising quite aggressively, but I still believe in ETH's fundamentals
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LAB plummeted again, which project team is cutting the leeks this time?
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Looking at the 15-minute K-line chart is meaningless, you are really gambling
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ETH always has the highest liquidity, others are just there to complement
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Small funds are jumping in and out of these small coins, so exciting haha
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Profit taking is normal, it all depends on who can hold on
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1000SATS dropped quite hard, the ordinal enthusiasts are going to cry
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MentalWealthHarvester
· 01-21 02:28
Small altcoins are starting to bounce again, RAVE up 2.75% and still quite lively
LAB drops directly by 3.5%, this is the reality brother
ETH is still the king, the trading volume in these 15 minutes says it all
FLUX, Bio, RAVE take turns cutting the leeks, retail investors are about to have trouble sleeping again
Ordinals are really not interesting, even a 1000 SATS drop is quite straightforward
This short-term fluctuation is unpredictable, but I still believe in the fundamentals of Ethereum
The opportunity and trap of small altcoins are just a hair's breadth apart, better to stay away
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MelonField
· 01-19 00:29
RAVE is surging quite strongly this time. Small-cap stocks are prone to such violent movements... However, LAB -3.5% is really dropping hard. Who's picking up the bag?
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GateUser-3824aa38
· 01-18 23:54
Small altcoins are starting to move again, RAVE up 2.75%? Is this a bottom-fishing move by retail investors or are some people dumping?
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LAB down 3.5% so aggressively, is this another wave of cutting leeks?
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Ethereum remains the most stable, which is why big funds are all playing ETH futures.
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FLUX is also following the trend and rising, it feels like hot money is rotating.
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Hey, why are all these small coins moving in the 15-minute chart? What about Bitcoin?
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Looks like the copycat season is starting again, beware of flying knives.
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1000 SATS dropped 2%, the ordinal coins have been a bit weak these days.
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Most trading volume is in ETH, are these other gains real or just fake?
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Profit taking is coming, time to sell.
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When will RAVE explode? Another pump cycle?
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GweiWatcher
· 01-18 23:54
Rave is taking off again. Small-cap coins are indeed this crazy.
LAB directly dropped 3.5%. Should I cut losses decisively or hold and wait for a rebound...
ETH still dominates; there's no market it can't handle in the derivatives space.
This 15-minute market movement is really a roller coaster. Did anyone manage to bottom fish?
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Ramen_Until_Rich
· 01-18 23:49
RAVE is back up? These small tokens are looking pretty fierce this time, but ETH is still holding steady.
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LAB dropped 3.5 and crashed directly. That must have caused a lot of liquidations.
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Small tokens keep fluctuating, it feels like the whales are playing with them. I'm still holding onto ETH without moving.
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The 15-minute price swings are so fast, it's really daily life in the futures market. It's enough to break your mentality.
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RAVE gaining 2.75% is already good. The market for small tokens is full of traps; I still believe in the major coins.
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Things like 1000SATS and other Ordinals will be doomed once the hype dies down. Sure enough, they dropped.
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Everyone watching the market now is betting whether small tokens can outperform, but in the end, they still can't hold on...
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ETH will always be the main character. No matter how other coins are manipulated, it's all in vain.
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HashRateHustler
· 01-18 23:47
Small altcoins are starting to move again. RAVE's recent surge is decent, but I'm just worried about the bagholders...
LAB has dropped so sharply—are there any dumpers?
ETH is still the top dog; the others are just supporting roles.
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Hey, don’t just look at the gains of small coins; trading volume is the real indicator. ETH is still the main battlefield.
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Use the 15-minute chart as a reference only; don’t eat it as food...
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Did you lose again with 1000 SATS? Are the holders doing okay, brothers?
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Are you confident in catching small coins? Such rapid surges usually aren’t a good sign.
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StableGeniusDegen
· 01-18 23:38
Rave is back? The last time it surged like this, it was hammered back down... Small coins are like this, with high volatility and easy to fall into traps.
LAB dropped so badly, is it time to buy the dip or continue to fall? Feels a bit risky.
ETH is still the boss, other coins bouncing around are just pointless.
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PerpetualLonger
· 01-18 23:34
Alright, alright, it's the same situation again. Small coins are bouncing around happily, but they'll all come crashing back later. I bet five bucks that LAB is just a trap set by the bears this time.
ETH is still the most stable. Going all-in on that is the right move. This is what faith looks like, everyone.
RAVE only rises 2.75% and you're excited? Bro, I didn't even blink when I added to my position yesterday. Waiting for a breakout is the real bottom-fishing opportunity.
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The short-term trading momentum shows some interesting shifts across major pairs. RAVE (RaveDAO) is leading the gainers with a solid +2.75% move, followed by FLUX gaining 2.39% and Bio Protocol climbing 1.53%. These quick surges suggest active buying pressure in smaller-cap assets.
On the flip side, LAB is taking the biggest hit with a -3.5% drop, while 1000SATS (Ordinals-based) lost 2.15% and Zircuit declined 1.68%. The losers' list reveals profit-taking or weakening demand in these positions.
Volume concentration remains heavily skewed toward ETH among the period's top movers, underscoring Ethereum's continued dominance in derivatives trading despite the altcoin price swings.