2026-01-09 10:27:02

In 2026, the start of the year, altcoin rotation continues to heat up🔥, with XMR increasing by 55% over the past 90 days, compared to only a 5% rise in ETH. Judging solely by this number, Ethereum seems to be a bit lagging behind? But a deeper look reveals a completely different story.

Short-term speculative funds in ETH are gradually withdrawing, while long-term investors are accelerating their entry—staking queues are clearly rising, with 1.7 million ETH set to be locked in staking contracts within the next 30 days. Coupled with the attractiveness of staking rewards, holders are more inclined to long-term allocation rather than frequent short-term trading.

What does this reflect? Ethereum is experiencing a shift from speculation-driven to strategic deployment📈. Once market risk appetite recovers, this locking trend could become ETH’s real breakout point, helping it stand out in the competition with Bitcoin and other tokens.

In simple terms, staking logic is the core driver of this round of ETH growth; short-term fluctuations are just clouds. Only players who understand strategic deployment can seize the next profit opportunity.

ETH5,8%

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AirdropBlackHole

· 01-12 09:16

Same old story... Can staking and locking up tokens really turn things around? I think, the real money has already been running around in the altcoins. You dare to boast, claiming that locking up 1.7 million ETH is the breakthrough? Then how do you explain the 55% surge in XMR? Staking yields are stable, but we need to face reality—short-term explosive gains are the real game. You'll be staking forever and ever. I'm not here to argue; I just want to know when this "long-term strategy" will actually pay off. It sounds good to call it a strategic shift, but honestly, there's no movement. Anyway, I've already gone all-in on the altcoins.

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LiquidationTherapist

· 01-12 07:38

The surge in staking queues does hint at something... But can locking 1.7 million ETH really save the market? I don't think so.

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DeFiAlchemist

· 01-11 21:46

*adjusts alchemical instruments* 1.7M ETH transmuting into protocol collateral... the yield optimization signals are screaming what surface-level traders refuse to hear, ngl

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OnChainSleuth

· 01-09 11:53

Staking queue rising, are you trying to hype ETH? I think this is just the last wave of locking before big players cash out. Don't be fooled by these numbers. --- 1.7 million coins sound like a lot, but where is the smart money? They've already run. --- Short-term clouds, long-term clouds, the key is when the breakout happens. --- A 55% increase in XMR is real gold and silver; ETH's "strategic layout" sounds like an excuse for being trapped. --- Is staking yield really that attractive? Why are whales still reducing their holdings? What about the promised long-term? --- Players who understand the layout might have already gone all-in on XMR. Don't wait for that crack to appear. --- Locking 1.7 million coins means they can't be moved. Is this a good thing or a risk? Think for yourself. --- This wave of ETH is just chip rotation. The next hot spot is still ahead.

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ChainDoctor

· 01-09 10:56

It's the same old story, long-term positioning, staking logic... To be honest, hearing about 1.7 million ETH locked sounds impressive, but whether it can actually make money depends on short-term trading. XMR has already gained 55%, outperforming others. Instead of talking about strategic shifts, it's more straightforward to just buy the dip on the altcoins.

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RugPullAlarm

· 01-09 10:47

1.7 million ETH locked sounds impressive, but it depends on who is locking it. After tracking the staking address flows, the concentration of large holders is still quite high. Is this truly institutional deployment or another round of Ponzi schemes locking funds? We need to review the smart contract audit reports to find out.

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SybilSlayer

· 01-09 10:47

Staking 1.7 million ETH—that's the real moat. In the short term, XMR's gains are satisfying, but long-term locked-in players will be the ones laughing last.

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SigmaBrain

· 01-09 10:32

Staking 1.7 million ETH clearly shows that big players are quietly positioning themselves. XMR's price increase is impressive, but we're not in it for short-term gains.

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AirdropSweaterFan

· 01-09 10:31

What does the surge in staking queues indicate? It suggests that big players are quietly building positions. Meanwhile, small investors are still chasing XMR's price increase. They'll regret it when the time comes.

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