During the market volatility, small coins like PIPPIN, FOLKS, and RAVE have surged against the trend. What secrets are hidden behind this?

From on-chain data, 80% of PIPPIN's chips are under concentrated control, with related addresses holding the lifeline of the project. The usual tactics of the market makers are: first to build a position, create signs of a short squeeze to attract long positions, and then harvest at the peak of emotions. Such projects often lack fundamental support, and the price is entirely determined by the will of the market makers.

FOLKS is another kind of trick—taking advantage of the window period of favorable announcements, it surged 24 times in 10 days, only to plummet 80%. This roller coaster market is a typical manifestation of the news arbitrage trap.

The story of RIVE is even more interesting: the retweets from Trump's eldest son and industry influencers have directly become a traffic password. Influencer endorsements + media hype have enabled the coin to quickly land on top exchanges. However, it is important to understand that the logic here, where hype equals market value, is destined to be unsustainable; often after a sharp rise, there is a sharp fall.

The advice for retail investors is simple: don’t bet your fortune without an information advantage. The essence of these opportunities is a gamble between the big players and retail investors. Before entering the market, think clearly about whether you are an investor or competing with the big players for profits. A low position, quick entry and exit is the way to survive and leave the market.