# Market Reset Articoli collegati

Reflections and Confusions of a Crypto VC

An encrypted VC's reflection on the current crypto investment landscape, which is undergoing a significant reset. Token exits, once the primary driver of outsized returns, are being redefined in real-time, with no established valuation framework yet emerging. Key market shifts include: the rise of tokens like HYPE, which demonstrated that token prices can be backed by real, on-chain revenue, forcing a reassessment of governance tokens with weak fundamentals; a massive supply shock from meme coins (e.g., PUMP) fragmenting liquidity; and the diversion of retail speculative capital into prediction markets, stock perps, and leveraged ETFs. Major questions VCs are now grappling with: whether they are underwriting equity, tokens, or a hybrid; what constitutes best practices for on-chain value accrual beyond potentially toxic token buybacks; and whether the "crypto premium" will vanish entirely, compressing token valuations to traditional equity multiples and potentially crashing Layer 1 valuations by over 95%. The author argues the pendulum has swung too far towards quantitative DeFi metrics and that qualitative factors like culture, innovation, and security remain crucial for non-DeFi projects. The conclusion is that token return expectations have compressed significantly, pushing later-stage investors towards "Web2.5" companies with tangible revenue. Crypto VCs must now prove their value beyond capital by offering strong branding and value-add to founders to survive.

marsbit04/13 01:33

PIPPIN crashes 44%: How $3.03M liquidations forced a market reset

PIPPIN experienced a severe market crash, plummeting over 44% from nearly $0.80 to around $0.035, driven by a liquidation cascade that forced approximately $3.03 million in positions to close—$2.30 million of which were long positions. This sharp decline reflected a shift from expansion to exhaustion, wiping out speculative momentum and triggering a market reset. The price structure weakened, showing lower highs and fading demand throughout March. Currently, PIPPIN is stabilizing near the $0.03–$0.037 support zone, with RSI indicating oversold conditions at 27.9, suggesting reduced selling pressure. The market remains fragile; holding this support could lead to a relief bounce toward $0.15, but failure may result in further downside, extending the reset phase.

ambcrypto04/05 03:02

XRP Leverage Collapses 78% On Binance – The Crowded Trade Has Been Cleared

XRP's derivatives market on Binance has undergone a massive structural reset, with its Estimated Leverage Ratio collapsing 78% from 0.59 to 0.13 over eight months. This represents a near-complete unwind of speculative leverage, confirmed by open interest dropping to approximately $375 million. The market has shed crowded trades and liquidation risk, removing the fuel for leverage-driven volatility. While this creates a cleaner, less fragile market, it does not indicate an imminent rally. Instead, the stage is set for price moves driven by genuine conviction and spot market activity, rather than forced liquidations or leveraged speculation.

bitcoinist03/27 07:02

Ethereum Leverage Declines As Binance Open Interest Hits 10-Month Low – Risk Appetite Fades

Ethereum has reclaimed the $2,000 level amid reduced volatility, with derivatives data indicating a significant decline in leverage. Binance's Ethereum open interest has dropped to a 10-month low, with a Z-Score of 0.29 suggesting market conditions are near historical averages rather than extremes. This reflects a structural reset where traders are closing positions faster than opening new ones, signaling fading risk appetite. The gradual reduction in leverage points to a healthier, less speculative market foundation, potentially setting the stage for more sustainable future growth if liquidity returns.

bitcoinist03/11 07:01

Wintermute Ventures: Return to Fundamentals, Cognitive Reset After Attending Hong Kong Consensus

Wintermute Ventures attended Hong Kong Consensus and observed a clear shift toward cautious market sentiment, with few confident about the next major crypto trend. Key takeaways include: a lack of near-term catalysts, capital rotation into AI stocks (especially in Asia), and an identity crisis for altcoins beyond major assets—tokens are no longer seen as reliable value-accrual mechanisms. Opportunities are shifting toward fundamentals: revenue-generating, licensed businesses with defensive moats. Latin America emerged as a region with strong product-market fit and regulatory progress. Despite the cooling mood, the reset is seen as healthy, pushing founders toward real users and sustainable design.

marsbit02/18 08:56

Bitcoin enters a reset phase: Whales sell as BTC leverage gets flushed

ambcrypto02/09 07:02