2026-01-04 11:21:31

Looking at the recent buzz in the circle, an interesting phenomenon has emerged. Besides the persistent bullish voices promoting the altcoin season, most KOLs and retail investors have entered a period of silence. This cooling of sentiment may seem negative, but in fact it indicates that the market is undergoing a rational correction.

The performance of coins like BCH, PEPE, and DOGE also confirms this point. Short-term sentiment cooling does not mean the end of the market; on the contrary, it may be nurturing new opportunities. For swing traders, this phase is actually a window for low-cost accumulation. When most people are waiting for definitive signals, the best chips are often quietly being accumulated. When will the next altcoin rebound start? It still depends on whether Bitcoin can hold its support.

BCH-1,49%

PEPE-9,62%

DOGE-5,93%

BTC-2,68%

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DataChief

· 01-07 11:10

The silence period is just quietly building positions, I just can't afford to hold it up.

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MetaMaskVictim

· 01-04 17:42

The silence period is indeed an opportunity, but honestly, there aren't many people still daring to buy the dip now. Everyone is just watching Bitcoin. I don't know if Bitcoin is stable or not, but my PEPE has plummeted terribly. Let's wait for a rebound. Those who are firmly bullish are still holding, retail investors have all left, this is the reality. The best chips are in accumulation? Then why does it still feel like people are still cutting losses? Talking about rationality returning, I think it's just money pulling out.

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SleepTrader

· 01-04 11:51

The silence period is just blocking people; smart money has already started accumulating. Speaking of PEPE, has someone been trapped at the top again? Haha. I'm really hesitant to move while BTC is unstable. Let's wait and see. If Bitcoin crashes, everything is off the table. The dip-buying window? I feel like it might still continue to fall. This wave is truly unpredictable. Better to miss out than to be wrongly killed.

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ProposalManiac

· 01-04 11:51

The silence period is the accumulation phase of chips, and I've heard this logic many times before. The question is, who defines the boundaries of "rationality return"?

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ChainDoctor

· 01-04 11:50

The silent period is the accumulation phase, there's no mistake in that. But I see, those still shouting about the imitation season are mostly trapped; the real smart money has already ambushed at the bottom. --- If Bitcoin can't hold up, no matter how much you talk, it's useless. It still depends on Bitcoin's mood. --- It's good to say it's a return to rationality, but honestly, it's just lack of popularity. However, during such times, it's indeed easier to pick up bargains. --- Can PEPE rebound? Let's wait and see, don't rush to get on board. --- I agree with the accumulation window, but don't be too naive; retail investors are unlikely to make money from this. --- If Bitcoin breaks below the support, the imitation season will be over, don't even think about it.

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GmGnSleeper

· 01-04 11:24

The silence period is the accumulation phase, and I agree with this logic. But the key is whether BTC can hold its ground; otherwise, any rebound in altcoins is pointless. How are the group of strong bullish believers doing now? Are they silent? There is indeed a window for buying the dip, but most people have no bullets left. That’s the real situation. PEPE and DOGE are indeed showing weakness, but once the sentiment stabilizes, it could be the best opportunity to buy the dip. When no one is speaking, it’s actually the most terrifying time. Retail investors have already cut losses, and KOLs are silent too. Rationality returning to normal is just like that. When there’s no hype, it’s normal. The bottoming phase is always the most boring. Bitcoin’s support level hasn’t broken, so altcoins can rebound; it just looks a bit quiet now, but it’s not hopeless. The fact that big influencers are silent proves that nothing is certain. This is actually when smart money is moving. Cooling sentiment ≠ no opportunity; instead, it’s a market full of abandoned chips.

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