The latest round of liquidity injection by the Federal Reserve has exceeded $100 billion, marking the largest post-pandemic effort. The market's response has been very direct—ranging from Bitcoin to various altcoins, overall gains have significantly increased.



The underlying logic is actually quite clear. When traditional finance enters a loosening cycle, hot money instinctively seeks assets that resist dilution. Bitcoin, with its fixed supply cap, appears particularly scarce in an environment of unlimited fiat currency issuance. Meanwhile, excess liquidity often flows first into risk assets and innovative sectors, which explains why smaller coins tend to see more rapid gains.

From a policy expectation perspective, the latest analysis from Barclays predicts that the first rate cut may occur in March 2026, with further cuts in June. On the surface, the rate cut cycle appears to be delayed, but based on historical data, such expectations can itself alter market behavior—smart capital will position itself early, betting on the gains when easing begins.

Looking at a longer time horizon, the overlay analysis of Kondratiev and Juglar cycles suggests that 2026 could indeed become a critical turning point. Against this backdrop, assets with strong ecosystem resilience like Ethereum, or projects closely aligned with macro trends, often have better performance opportunities when liquidity conditions improve.

However, it should be noted that many of the most rapidly rising tokens are often driven by sentiment rather than fundamentals—these types of rallies tend to be fast and volume-heavy, but also prone to quick retracements. Therefore, strategic thinking is crucial: participate in trends, but distinguish between genuine liquidity-driven moves and purely emotional releases.

The window for macro shifts is opening. The market always tends to reward those who do their homework in advance. The key is to stay vigilant and rational, finding a balance between optimism and caution.
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WalletWhisperervip
· 01-06 04:19
Yeah, that makes sense. But I still feel a bit hesitant with small coins surging so aggressively this wave. --- Hundreds of billions in liquidity pouring in, definitely should be bullish. Just worried it might be another emotional rally. --- Those who laid out early should be having a blast now. As for me, a latecomer, I can only enjoy some soup. --- Kondratiev waves combined with 2026? Sounds complicated. Anyway, I just follow the liquidity. --- Being cautious and rational sounds right, but when I look at the market, my IQ really disappears. --- So basically, you still need to distinguish between fundamentals and sentiment. That’s the hardest part. --- Liquidity overflows into small coins, and the retail investors like me always get cut. No problem. --- I agree. Smart money definitely acted early. We who read articles are doomed to be a step behind.
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SoliditySlayervip
· 01-06 02:24
It's the same old story, smart money front-runs with cloud deployment and all that... I just want to ask, how many people actually make money? A trillion in liquidity sounds impressive, but after spreading across so many coins, isn't it just going to be dumped eventually? Interest rate cuts in 2026? Then what should I buy now? Wait more than half a year to get cut and end up being taken to grandma's house? I'm really afraid of emotion-driven coins; they rise quickly but also fall back faster, making it easy to get trapped. Instead of studying Kondratiev waves, it's better to watch the order book directly. When liquidity truly arrives, the coins will speak.
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WhaleStalkervip
· 01-06 01:09
Billions of dollars pouring in, this wave of small-cap coins is indeed a bit crazy, but don't let emotions drive you Smart money has already been positioning, what about us? Is the expectation of interest rate cuts in 2026 real? It feels like a gamble Ethereum ecosystem resilience is a bit overhyped The most explosive wave is likely to crash Wait, the interest rate cut has been postponed to mid-next year? Is it really a good time to enter now? Liquidity overflow has nowhere to go, the crypto world has become a shelter, to be honest Kondratiev-Juglar theory sounds impressive, but can it really predict market trends? Stay calm and follow the trend when it comes, don't buy in prematurely
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SybilAttackVictimvip
· 01-04 05:18
Billions of dollars poured in, small-cap coins really took off with the trend, just don’t ask me if I lost money haha As for liquidity overflow, basically it’s hot money with nowhere to go, and in the end, it all rushed in Interest rate cuts not until 2026? Then we still have to endure, but those who laid out early have already made a profit, right? With so much emotional trading, why do I keep hitting minefields? Seeking advice from all the experts on how to tell Bitcoin remains stable, while this wave of gains in small-cap coins is really crazy, but I’m still a bit hesitant The macro window opening sounds good, but I’ve already been cut once, now I’m cautious... Is this really different this time? Or just the old routine, where retail investors end up holding the bag
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AirdropHarvestervip
· 01-03 04:53
Hundreds of billions in liquidity pouring in, and the surge in small-cap coins is truly outrageous. Basically, it's just hot money with nowhere to go, so of course it rushes into risk assets. Expectations of interest rate cuts in 2026, smart money has already positioned itself, and we're still just watching the news... But since emotional trading rises quickly and also pulls back fast, I'm worried about chasing highs and getting cut. Is this really different this time? Feels like every time I hear that.
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DEXRobinHoodvip
· 01-03 04:43
Hundreds of billions of dollars pouring in, small coins are booming, but I see clearly—most of it is just emotional trading. Those who have planned ahead are now smiling, while latecomers should be careful of quick pullbacks. Is 2026 really a key milestone? Let's see how long we can survive in 2025 first.
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MissingSatsvip
· 01-03 04:40
Trillions of liquidity are pouring in. What are you still hesitating for? --- The recent surge of small coins is a bit terrifying. It feels like another round of chopping the leeks. --- Early movers have already made a fortune. We retail investors are still studying macro cycles. --- 2026? Bro, you haven't even gotten on board yet and you're thinking so far ahead? --- I understand that emotions drive the market, but I can't tell the difference. What should I do? --- It's easiest to get caught in traps when liquidity is excessive. What seems like an opportunity is actually a trap. --- Ethereum ecosystem resilience? I feel like it's all just air? --- Smart money has already moved in. We can only chase the highs and lows. --- Has this round really arrived? Or is it just another false breakout? --- Kondratiev cycles, Juglar cycles... People who understand these still end up losing money. --- Interest rate cuts are postponed until 2026. What am I supposed to do now? This is really frustrating. --- Caution and rationality sound good, but the market doesn't operate that way at all.
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SelfCustodyIssuesvip
· 01-03 04:40
It's both easing and rate cuts again, which really gives me a headache. But honestly, trading cryptocurrencies is all about who can run faster. The surge in small coins is indeed outrageous; I need to quickly filter out the ones that aren't purely driven by sentiment. This K-wave and Juglar cycle analysis sounds impressive, but when it comes to actual trading, it really comes down to fundamentals—only reliable projects are worth betting on. I avoid those with crazy gains; it's easy to get cut. Still optimistic about the Ethereum ecosystem; its resilience is definitely there. Early positioning can really make money, but I'm just worried I won't react fast enough. Sentiment-driven markets are always the most dangerous; I've suffered too many losses from them. With liquidity so abundant, why do I still feel like I can't make money? Caution + rationality sounds easy, but truly maintaining balance is very difficult. Bitcoin always looks stable, but I'm worried mainstream coins might follow the hype and pump. The macro window is open, but the key is whether I can seize the opportunity.
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WhaleWatchervip
· 01-03 04:38
Billions of dollars pouring in, and sure enough, small coins are taking off. But how long can this wave of enthusiasm last? I believe in smart money positioning itself early, but most people are just following the hype and only realize when the market corrects. 2026 could indeed be a pivotal year—those who positioned early will profit immensely, while those rushing to catch up will get caught. This surge looks fierce, but whether the fundamentals can support it is the real issue... We need to distinguish what is genuine liquidity. The macro window has opened; the question is, do you dare to get in early? The true winners are always those who do their homework, not those who follow the crowd. It seems this wave is mainly driven by hot money rushing around, making quick profits, with few focusing on long-term value investing. Bitcoin’s scarcity is indeed valuable, but don’t be fooled by the false prosperity of small coins. Distinguishing whether the liquidity is driven by genuine demand or pure emotion is the key— the most critical point. When the easing expectations emerge, the market gets hyped up. But where is the rationality? Where did it fly off to?
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CrashHotlinevip
· 01-03 04:32
Hundreds of billions in liquidity pouring in, this wave is indeed different, a bit hard to handle It's still emotion-driven... I thought I had studied it thoroughly, but I still got cut Interest rate cuts in 2026? Then I have to hold on for another two years, so worried It's true that small coins have huge gains, but the losses are just as fast, I am a living example Pre-emptive positioning? I just want to ask what is considered "early" to buy now, don't tell me to wait again Ethereum's ecosystem resilience has been talked about for over a year, but I haven't seen much change Liquidity-driven or emotion release, honestly, who can tell... I just followed the trend and jumped in Can this wave really make money, or is it just another scheme to cut the leeks?
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