Most altcoins face an existential threat before 2026

just_here_for_vibes · 2026-01-13T08:03:37+00:00

Crypto market expert Van de Poppe warns that many alternative tokens could disappear within five years due to weak fundamentals. 90% drops reveal the fragility of these projects, while some, like Arbitrum, show resilience. Market natural selection will determine which tokens will survive until 2026.

just_here_for_vibes

2026-01-13 08:03:37

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Crypto market expert Van Poppe has issued a warning about a concerning outlook: a large portion of alternative tokens are at risk of disappearing before the end of the next five-year period. According to his analysis, the problem lies in weak fundamentals and poor economic models that many projects built during the previous bull cycle.

90% Drops Reveal an Uncomfortable Reality

The brutal corrections we’ve seen — with many altcoins losing 90% of their value — are not just normal market fluctuations. These collapses expose the fragility of projects built on speculative promises rather than real utility. Van Poppe compares this situation to historic moments when speculative bubbles burst, leaving only genuine survivors.

Natural Market Selection in Progress

What’s fascinating is that not all projects suffer equally. While thousands of altcoins struggle to find their purpose, some like Arbitrum maintain recovery capacity. The increasing institutional pressure is accelerating this selection effect, quickly eliminating projects without real utility while strengthening those with solid fundamentals.

The window toward 2026 will be decisive in determining which tokens have the sufficient foundations to thrive.

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