2026-01-16 04:31:21

Remember last year, during that period, projects on the BNB Chain were almost ignored by the mainstream market. At that time, the market cap of ecosystem tokens was only in the millions, and no one paid attention.

And now? The situation has completely reversed. Those early projects now have market caps exceeding tens of millions. Interestingly, some projects adopted the Snowball token model, steadily growing from launch to now; others, including mainstream MEME tokens, also experienced significant surges during this cycle. Only a few projects were interrupted in their trajectory due to sudden issues that arose midway.

The problem is, now the community's judgment on the BNB Chain is starting to diverge. Some say the market cycle is at its end and it's time to move on; others believe this is just a transitional phase, and there are still opportunities ahead. Is this the end of the bear market and the beginning of a bull, or are we really about to hit a peak? Looking at the growth momentum of ecosystem projects, this question is indeed worth careful consideration.

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FOMOrektGuy

· 8m ago

Had I known earlier, I would have gone all in on BNB last year. Now looking at those projects with market caps in the tens of millions, I really feel a bit regretful. The Snowball mechanism is indeed powerful, but I'm just worried that a sudden crash could send everything back to square one. Who knows if it's the end or just a transition? Anyway, I'm holding on. If necessary, I might rug again. Those projects that got interrupted midway—initially, it was just greed that made us not exit in time. Now, whether to chase or not is just retail investor mentality; it's too late. But honestly, compared to last year, this wave does feel a bit weaker, not as crazy anymore. The rise of MEME coins is real, but the risks are high too. You never know when the retail investors get chopped. After BNB Chain became popular, more trash projects appeared too. You need to stay sharp. Momentum is definitely worth watching; otherwise, how can you judge if there's still a chance? It's another tough choice—if it rises well, you should sell; if not, you're afraid of missing the top.

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AirdropDreamer

· 4h ago

Those who didn't get in last year are probably regretting it now, haha. If you ask me, this cycle is still far away; it mainly depends on who can survive until the end. The BNB ecosystem this time really wasn't worth the wait; now is the best time to enter. It still feels like there could be another surge, don't be scared off by the bearish talk. This time is different; the rapid growth of ecosystem projects indicates that the market is still in the bloodsucking phase.

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StableBoi

· 4h ago

This wave was really a bottom-fishing opportunity. It's too late now that I realize it haha

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YieldWhisperer

· 4h ago

I should have jumped in when it was worth a few million. Now I realize it's a bit late. To be honest, this wave of increase has been really strong, but the risks also seem to have grown significantly. In the BNB chain circle, too many people are betting on the endgame now, making it increasingly difficult to judge. Those projects that have persisted until now are indeed resilient, but does that really prove anything? I think instead of worrying about whether we've reached the peak, it's better to see who is still actively building. The story of BNB in this round isn't over yet; don't get off too early.

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DAOdreamer

· 4h ago

The early investors who bought the dip are now laughing a bit arrogantly, really. To be honest, the current situation on the BNB Chain reminds me of last year's SOLANA scenario, which ultimately ended in a bloodbath. Should I run or stay? It really depends on whether you can afford the loss. I'm just worried about being harvested like a leek and losing your composure. This time is different, right? The ecosystem is truly growing, not just hype and bubble-blowing.

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GateUser-3824aa38

· 4h ago

I should have gone all in on the BNB ecosystem last year; now it's too late to say anything.

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StablecoinEnjoyer

· 5h ago

Last year, millions of dollars were not enough, now with tens of millions quietly making money, this reversal is quite intense. If I had known earlier, I would have gone all in. Now I can only eat the leftovers. The snowball mechanism, to put it simply, still depends on the manipulator's tactics; the risk is extremely high. No one can clearly say whether it's a peak or just the beginning. Anyway, I sold half first to secure my gains. In the BNB ecosystem this wave, the bottom-fishers are laughing. Those taking over now are a bit risky. It still feels like it can go higher, but you need to distinguish whether it's driven by the mechanism or just hype. This is just the beginning, the ecosystem isn't saturated that quickly. I see there's still a chance. Honestly, projects that can keep the snowball rolling are few and far between; most end up as P2E. Those who didn't catch the right timing are just watching, and by the time the opportunity comes, it's already taking off. Be cautious but optimistic, but don't go all in. Too many projects die before dawn. Unexpected situations can really happen—just one or two events can lead to total loss. Diversification is still necessary.

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