2026-01-01 14:26:44

Catch the key signals of these types of coins

Recently, I observed a pattern in the price manipulation of old coins, such as ONT, POLYX, ZRX, CKB, which have some obvious features worth paying attention to.

Here are the three signal points I summarized:

🔔 Batch scanning of spot old coins, where within 3 minutes you can see OI exceeding 100,000

🔔 These tokens have relatively low OI themselves, but a +2% fluctuation can be seen at the 10k order book level

🔔 Spot trading volume is significantly lower than the daily average (usually below 2M)

Why is this pattern worth paying attention to? It often indicates high liquidity concentration, which makes it easier for price to be pushed once funds enter, but also implies concentrated risk. Trading these kinds of coins requires a clear understanding of the relationship between depth, OI, and trading volume — not just placing orders based on a single indicator.

ONT0,67%

POLYX-1,48%

ZRX-1,81%

CKB4,22%

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SybilSlayer

· 6h ago

Hey, I've tried this logic before, but to be honest, I often miss the three minutes of OI surge, always reacting half a beat late.

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SleepyArbCat

· 6h ago

Liquidity concentration indeed has many tricks... but the problem is that gas fees are expensive, and arbitrage opportunities are completely exploited.

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DeFiDoctor

· 6h ago

The consultation records show that this wave of old coins indeed has clinical manifestations... However, I have a suggestion: a configuration with low liquidity and high open interest is essentially a ticking time bomb, and the risk warning lights are flashing all along. For such assets, I usually recommend regularly reviewing your position size, and don't be fooled by the illusion of depth. When you actually enter the market, it can easily turn you into a bagholder.

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CryptoComedian

· 6h ago

Laughing and then crying, I was once again tricked into this low-liquidity coin today. This logic looks good on the surface, but in reality, it's a textbook example of a liquidity trap. Small investors who jump in become stepping stones for the floor price. OI skyrocketing, trading volume extremely low—this combination is even more dangerous, brother. Concentrated risk means... your money is concentrated in someone else's pocket.

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