Can Altcoins Outshine Bitcoin Again?

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tom2020Full Member
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#1Dec 14, 2022, 01:03 AM
Bitcoin’s leading the pack, but altcoins tend to shine during certain cycles. When BTC is hot, money pours in, then traders often switch to altcoins for bigger gains. Keeping an eye on Bitcoin’s dominance helps track this.
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0x4lphaFull Member
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#2Dec 14, 2022, 06:21 AM
Honestly, I see most altcoins as just pump and dumps. Just look at the latest hype coin. I’m sticking with Bitcoin. It’s a real store of value, not like those random altcoins.
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im_sageMember
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#3Dec 14, 2022, 09:59 AM
I think now is prime time for altcoins. Right before altseason, we could see some jump 5x, 10x or even 20x in just a few months. Bitcoin already peaked at $124k, so who wants to buy at $117k?
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0xBossFull Member
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#4Dec 16, 2022, 08:07 AM
Outperform Bitcoin? Really? How many altcoins can say that without crashing in a bear market? I know a bunch that surged last time but probably won't hit new highs again.
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0x0rb1tNewbie
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#5Dec 16, 2022, 10:53 AM
Don’t just chase big returns. Stability matters too, you know? Can altcoins withstand what BTC offers?
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it5_lynxMember
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#6Dec 18, 2022, 05:56 PM
I’m all about spotting opportunities in crypto. Not a maximalist here. I missed lots of chances with Bitcoin in the past, so I’m diversifying into altcoins. Gotta take risks sometimes.
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0xHashMember
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#7Dec 18, 2022, 09:47 PM
Watch out for that altcoin hype. Those coins that spike and crash usually don’t bounce back. If you fall for them, you could miss everything.
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mr_apeNewbie
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#8Dec 19, 2022, 12:54 AM
Altcoins are like bad penny stocks. No real utility and super easy to manipulate. Sure, they can pump hard, but that doesn’t mean they’re better long-term than Bitcoin.
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oracle42Senior Member
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#9Dec 19, 2022, 04:59 AM
Some altcoins do better in altseason, but for how long? Short term trends can be shaky, while Bitcoin’s long-term stability is what I trust.
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mike23Member
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#10Dec 20, 2022, 08:58 PM
Honestly, I’m not too into altcoins. They feel like cash grabs for early buyers. Lots of scams out there. Bitcoin just holds its ground better.
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d4n.b0ssFull Member
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#11Dec 20, 2022, 10:20 PM
Why settle for sketchy altcoins when there’s Bitcoin? It’s a safer bet. I’d rather stick with something that offers real profit potential.
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benblockSenior Member
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#12Dec 21, 2022, 04:06 AM
Yeah, I get it. It’s a different game now, but that doesn’t mean altcoins are on the same level as Bitcoin. The real top coins aren’t that far off.
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yield_2017Senior Member
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#13Dec 21, 2022, 04:45 AM
But when have altcoins truly outperformed Bitcoin? Show me the proof. Price, market cap, dominance? Nothing stands up.
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lonealphaNewbie
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#14Dec 21, 2022, 08:51 AM
Most of the time, altcoins just ride Bitcoin’s coattails. If you’re expecting one to beat Bitcoin, it better have some serious tech.
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im_sageMember
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#15Dec 21, 2022, 03:09 PM
You know what? I’ve seen altcoins pump 20x or 50x recently, while Bitcoin just hit 8x. Altseason’s coming, it’s time to jump on alts.
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greg2015Legendary
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#16Dec 21, 2022, 04:02 PM
I see Bitcoin as my safe bet. I’ve chased altcoins before, and it’s cost me. Better to stick with what I know.
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seed07Senior Member
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#17Dec 21, 2022, 04:09 PM
Why take the risk with a pump and dump when Bitcoin’s a reliable choice? Sure, altcoins might be fun, but the risk isn’t worth it to me.
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#18Dec 21, 2022, 04:33 PM
That’s the thing. I’ve been there too. I’m holding onto my alts, but I’m staying away from new launches. Too many losses already.
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greg2015Legendary
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#19Dec 21, 2022, 06:01 PM
They’ve never outperformed Bitcoin and they won’t. You can fake returns with manipulation, but it’s not a real comparison.
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0xSatNewbie
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#20Dec 21, 2022, 09:07 PM
Exactly. Small coins can show wild percentage gains, but against a giant like Bitcoin? That doesn’t really mean anything.
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