According to @GracyBitget, DATs currently benefit project teams more than investors, and most long‑tail DATs amount to unfavorable token swaps for holders, source: @GracyBitget (X post, Nov 12, 2025). She adds that the post–Oct 11 selloff left a structural, not temporary, squeeze on altcoins, implying persistent pressure on illiquid names, source: @GracyBitget (X post, Nov 12, 2025). She states market pricing power has shifted to Wall Street, meaning macro flows and institutional positioning now drive crypto price discovery, source: @GracyBitget (X post, Nov 12, 2025). She highlights December as a key macro window where policies such as a government shutdown stop and interest rate cuts will set the tone; if liquidity eases, both crypto and U.S. equities could see tailwinds, source: @GracyBitget (X post, Nov 12, 2025). She notes many investors are tracking both markets on Bitget, source: @GracyBitget (X post, Nov 12, 2025).

According to Miles Deutscher, the altcoin market is experiencing declining participation and reduced liquidity, which could set the stage for a significant short squeeze in the future (source: Twitter @milesdeutscher, June 21, 2025). Traders should monitor open interest and funding rates in key altcoins such as SOL, ADA, and AVAX, as thinning order books increase the risk of rapid price volatility. Strategic planning is advised to manage exposure and capitalize on potential sharp upward moves in the altcoin sector.