2026-01-13 03:20:23

Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about whether this wave of decline is the end. My view is different — this is not the end, but the beginning of a new phase.

Look at BNB, it is the pillar of the trading ecosystem. When it drops to 0.173 or lower, people will still use it for settlement transactions as needed, and the ecosystem's prosperity will continue to grow or move upward. As for ETH, the path of smart contracts has already been paved; DeFi, NFT, and various applications all depend on it — this is hard power.

This market is actually large enough to accommodate various logics coexisting. Some coins are tied to real-world applications, some carry emotional expectations, and some are just carriers of community consensus — as long as each understands what they are doing and remains clear, there is no need to be confused.

Regarding external factors, US CPI data, non-farm employment data, and trade deficits indeed impact the market, but don’t forget that the correlation between Bitcoin and these traditional indicators is weakening. The market is evolving, and risk pricing is being restructured. Instead of guessing where prices might go in 2026, it’s better to first understand the actual value of your holdings — that is the true confidence to withstand declines.

BNB1,82%

ETH1,97%

BTC1,58%

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DeFiCaffeinator

· 13h ago

That's right, what's the endgame? True players aren't worried at all. ETH's applications can't run, BNB settlement needs won't die out, and armchair strategizing is less useful than understanding your own strengths and weaknesses. Instead of obsessively watching the market and guessing, it's better to first understand why you are holding this coin.

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RatioHunter

· 13h ago

Speaking very clearly, the endgame theory is really outdated. The fundamentals of BNB and ETH are still there and won't disappear just because the price drops.

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¯\_(ツ)_/¯

· 13h ago

It's another case of the endgame theory, claiming it's the endgame every time, haha. Actually, looking at the long-term fundamentals, it shouldn't be so pessimistic. I agree with this approach. The practical applications of BNB and ETH are right there. A price drop might actually be an opportunity. The key is to understand what you're holding. Don't follow the trend blindly. This market can accommodate all kinds of logic, but I'm worried some people are still guessing blindly. The decoupling of Bitcoin from traditional indicators is becoming more and more obvious. It's about time to see this clearly. Don't guess the price; focus on the value. That's the correct approach.

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DevChive

· 13h ago

It's still too naive to be obsessing over the endgame now. No matter how much BNB drops, use the ecosystem as needed—this is a necessity. ETH's moat is right there; short-term fluctuations won't change much. The key is to see clearly the actual value of your holdings and not guess about 2026 all day long. This round of decline is not a bad thing; rather, it's a filtering process. Coins with application support will gradually reveal their true value, and others can be forgotten. To be honest, the correlation between Bitcoin and macro data is indeed loosening, indicating that the market is starting to move on its own. Don't follow the crowd shouting about the endgame; signals of a new cycle are already emerging. Holding something valuable in hand, you can sleep peacefully at night. No matter how prices fluctuate, you're not afraid—what you're really afraid of is not having thought clearly about what you're holding.

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nft_widow

· 13h ago

That makes sense. Instead of predicting the highs and lows every day, it's better to think carefully about what you truly hold.

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GasFeeGazer

· 13h ago

Endgame? Wake up, a bear market is just a shakeout. BNB still earns trading fees, and the ETH ecosystem won't fall behind. Hold on to what you believe in and don't panic.

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