Mainstream coins have a net outflow of nearly 350 million in 24 hours, while small-cap tokens are attracting funds.

SerumDegen · 2026-01-16T07:48:10+00:00

Within 24 hours on January 16, the crypto market capital flow showed a clear divergence. Mainstream coins like ETH and BTC experienced large outflows, amounting to $182 million and $163 million respectively, while some smaller tokens like AIN, TRX, and WBTC attracted funds against the trend. This indicates that some traders in the market are beginning to focus on alternatives or specific strategic positions, reflecting a trend of capital reallocation.

SerumDegen

2026-01-16 07:48:10

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【Blockchain Rhythm】In the 24 hours of January 16, the flow of funds in the crypto market showed a clear divergence.

The main outflows still came from mainstream coins. ETH had a net outflow of $182 million, followed closely by BTC with an outflow of $163 million. Both of these major players losing funds at the same time indicates that some market participants are taking profits. XRP performed slightly better but also couldn't withstand the pressure, with outflows of $41.41 million.

On the other side, things got interesting. AIN attracted $9.13 million in reverse flow, TRX followed with $7.83 million in inflows, and WBTC also picked up $3.56 million. These tokens attracted capital during the mainstream coins' volatility, suggesting that some traders are selecting alternatives or positioning themselves in certain directions.

Large funds are shifting, while small-cap tokens are rising—this contrast alone is worth pondering.

ETH-1,69%

BTC-1,12%

XRP-2,19%

AIN-5,42%

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MEVSandwichVictim

· 7h ago

Major cryptocurrencies are crashing, while small coins are gaining, this is rotation, bro.

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LayerZeroHero

· 7h ago

Mainstream coins are crashing, small coins are bleeding, this wave of rotation is quite fierce.

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ApeShotFirst

· 7h ago

Damn brothers, you're really dumping the market. BTC and ETH are both bleeding, and I'm getting panicked. Wait, is TRX attracting funds? Should I jump on board quickly? Mainstream coins are falling while small coins are rising. Isn't this a sign of rotation? Why do I feel like I'm about to get trapped again? AIN has attracted nearly ten million? Really? Feels like I missed out on a big market move.

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GateUser-9f682d4c

· 7h ago

Mainstream coins are bleeding heavily. Are these people really running away? --- Wait, AIN and TRX are still attracting funds? Could it be that someone is bottom-fishing small coins? --- It's the same old trick: big coins dump, small coins rise, and in the end, everyone ends up as cannon fodder. --- BTC and ETH are losing over 300 million simultaneously. Are we about to see a drop? --- The fundraising for small coins... feels like a trap for the bagholders. --- Funds are moving to small coins? Why do I feel like this is a trap? --- Mainstream coins are fleeing, small coins are celebrating. Can this wave match? It's really mysterious. --- Locking in profits... or is someone planning the next big surge?

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