- Ash Crypto states that the absence of a compelling theme has contributed to the recent downturn.
- He maintains that excessive greed historically precedes market corrections.
- The analyst added that altcoin resurgence hinges on Ethereum’s performance.
Prominent cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ash Crypto has offered insights into the factors contributing to the recent flash crash experienced by altcoins. Over the past intraday sessions, several large-capped altcoins have dropped significantly in value despite Bitcoin’s relatively smaller 3% market correction. The crypto trader pointed to the lack of a new narrative, Ether ETF trading delay, and market greed as key catalysts for the dump.
Why Are Altcoins Dumping?
In the past 24 hours, several large caps
have dumped 15%–20% despite BTC’s
3% corrections.
Here are some reasons behind the alts
flash crash
1) No narrative
In Q1, memecoins pumped because of presale hype.
In Q2, RWA coins pumped because… pic.twitter.com/zJK7v1taxh— Ash Crypto (@Ashcryptoreal)
June 18, 2024
Presale excitement in Q1 2024 sparked a surge in meme coins, followed by a rally in Real World Assets (RWA) in the second quarter, partly influenced by Blackrock. Ash Crypto noted that the absence of such a compelling narrative within the altcoin market has contributed to the downturn.
Moreover, Ethereum ETF trading has yet to commence following its approval a month ago. This delay, which may extend another three weeks, has shifted market sentiments. Historically, the altcoin season usually begins with a significant rally by Ethereum. The crypto analyst maintains that “unless and until” ETH reaches a new all-time high (ATH), the alt season will remain subdued.
Ash Crypto also identified excessive market greed displayed by meme coin retailers and the emerging “celeb coin” sector as precursors to a market correction. He stated:
“Too much greed. Celebrities are launching their memecoins. Celebrities are posting their Solana tattoo images. Retailers are posting their million dollar memecoin P&L screenshots. All these are signs of greed, which has always resulted in a crash,”
The analyst added that altcoin recovery largely depends on Ethereum’s performance. If the Ethereum ETF attracts significant inflows similar to Bitcoin’s, it could trigger the next alt season. This could trickle down to other altcoins, potentially setting a new market narrative.
In the meantime, many altcoins are in the oversold zone. Historically, buying during market fear has often led to substantial returns. Meanwhile, investors will closely monitor Ethereum’s performance and the impact of the forthcoming ETF trading on the market.
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