When Altcoins Rally, Should You Exit Bitcoin?

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dan.omegaMember
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#1Oct 22, 2018, 08:57 AM
I brought this up cause it really stuck with me. Some interview I saw years ago said that when altcoins are pumping more than Bitcoin, it’s time to dip out of BTC or something along those lines. Makes sense, right?
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#2Oct 22, 2018, 03:12 PM
Your post sounds confident, but it all hinges on some random interview. Saying others are delusional for wanting to hold both seems misplaced. Look, if you really believe in your warning, show us some actual analysis instead of just throwing out opinions.
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maxoracleMember
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#3Oct 22, 2018, 06:17 PM
Come on, the altcoin rally happens cause some people think they’ve maxed out on Bitcoin profits and want to gamble with altcoins. This has always been the cycle.
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shard_2013Full Member
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#4Oct 25, 2018, 05:53 AM
That’s not the whole truth. Sure, Bitcoin leads, but it’s not a simple pattern. We saw privacy coins pump hard when we were nearing a bear market last time. It’s not a new concept, but it’s relevant.
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#5Oct 25, 2018, 10:08 AM
I get where you’re coming from, but using altcoin movement to predict Bitcoin’s next steps feels off. It’s common for folks to misread altcoin trends as indicators for BTC, but they’re often wrong. Solid analysis on Bitcoin's own metrics is way more reliable.
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CalmMinerFull Member
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#6Oct 27, 2018, 04:01 AM
Honestly, any method to predict the market can work, as long as you're lucky. Historical data is your best bet, but it’s still hit or miss.
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#7Oct 28, 2018, 06:58 AM
Last year’s altcoins were just as sketchy as this year. So what makes these new coins so different now? People act like Bitcoin's price doesn’t influence altcoins but it does a lot.
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lonealphaNewbie
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#8Oct 29, 2018, 08:15 AM
Totally! When Bitcoin is in the headlines, that’s when you should be cautious and consider exiting. I recognized this and sold when BTC hit its peak. I’d be hurting if I hadn’t.
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0xHodlerMember
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#9Oct 29, 2018, 09:41 AM
I think you’re looking at it wrong. Not every BTC holder jumps into altcoins. Many stick with Bitcoin for the long haul because different altcoins come with risks.
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#10Oct 29, 2018, 02:30 PM
That’s fair, but the situation feels different now. During the last bull run, some altcoins would easily multiply your investment. Now it’s not as sensational.
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whale420Senior Member
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#11Oct 30, 2018, 08:17 AM
Back then, that was true, but now, with all these Bitcoin ETFs and big players, things have shifted. Today, most altcoins are riding BTC’s coattails.
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kevin_atlasFull Member
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#12Oct 30, 2018, 11:50 AM
This relates to economic cycles. Altcoin rises often follow Bitcoin peaks, but who knows? Buying when everyone is pessimistic often leads to profits.
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0xHashMember
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#13Oct 30, 2018, 03:31 PM
I thought it was your theory, haha. Just be careful where you get your info. Altcoin vs. Bitcoin season is real, and listening to random YouTubers can really mislead people.
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#14Oct 30, 2018, 05:46 PM
Many must’ve sold at $100k. What a missed chance! Now it’s about buying low for the next rally instead of panicking.
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LuckyDeg3nFull Member
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#15Oct 31, 2018, 10:44 PM
Thanks for the heads-up! If I had followed your advice, my portfolio would be a mess right now.
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Hyp3rCh4inFull Member
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#16Nov 1, 2018, 04:03 AM
People know what to do by now. It's just that they’re cycling out of Bitcoin temporarily instead of actually abandoning it.
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#17Nov 1, 2018, 09:29 AM
That’s definitely true. People who aren’t in it for the long game tend to sell for quick profits, while those who buy now can capitalize when the market rallies again.
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the_farmMember
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#18Nov 1, 2018, 09:39 AM
Totally disagree. Altcoin rallies seem random and even if someone thinks they can anticipate them, that’s really risky. Patterns aren’t just repeating.
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chris_gasMember
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#19Nov 1, 2018, 11:19 AM
When BTC seems stagnant, that's when folks start throwing money into altcoins. They’re chasing the next big thing, but we need to be careful, the market could still be sideways.
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0xBearFull Member
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#20Nov 3, 2018, 04:25 PM
We haven’t had a legit bull run for altcoins lately. Some believe the market patterns are changing. Last cycle saw Bitcoin rise and ALT fail to keep up.
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