Many beginners are tempted by the hundreds of times increase in certain cryptocurrencies, but the hidden risks behind them are often overlooked. Why are altcoins so dangerous? Simply put, the market cap is too small, and there aren't enough trading counterparts. When you want to cash out, you may not find enough buyers, which is a liquidity trap. Even more frustrating, for coins with limited controlling funds, the manipulators' costs are low. You think the price is being pushed up, but in reality, it's being repeatedly shaken out—getting caught in the market, stop-losses being swept, and rebounds being crushed again. Some even monitor large holders' on-chain positions to precisely decide when to push the price up.

In contrast, why are mainstream coins like BTC, ETH, and XRP worth paying attention to? They have sufficient market depth and liquidity, making it harder for retail investors to be manipulated unilaterally. The reason SOL's growth potential is considered promising is that it has already become a mainstream choice in the public chain sector, supported by enough market consensus. To achieve stable growth, instead of chasing unrealistic hundreds of times gains, it's better to focus on mainstream coins that have been tested by the market and have practical applications. This way, you can avoid being cut like a leek.