Top Reasons Why Shiba, XRP, and Most Altcoin Will Crash, Says Samson Mow

Numerous alternative cryptocurrencies, such as XRP and Shiba Inu, have capitalized on the upward trend of Bitcoin (BTC) to achieve their own gains. However, an analyst warns that these assets may face a collapse as the market matures.

Samson Mow, the CEO of JAN3, a Bitcoin technology company, has emphasized Bitcoin's unparalleled position within the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Mow recently underscored that other cryptocurrencies would struggle to match the speed at which Bitcoin, the premier crypto asset, operates.

Altcoins Ride Bitcoin's Wave of Success

In recent months, Bitcoin has experienced a remarkable surge in value, extending its rally into the current year. With a 72% increase in value, Bitcoin has set numerous all-time highs amidst an impressive uptrend.

Interestingly, other cryptocurrencies have also enjoyed gains during this period. Shiba Inu has surged by 214%, outpacing Bitcoin's performance year-to-date. Similarly, XRP has seen a modest increase of 11.5% despite experiencing a recent pullback.

However, Mow predicts a significant crash for these altcoins in the long run as they ride the coattails of Bitcoin's surge. In a post on X, the Pixelmatic CEO expressed his expectation that altcoins will experience a downturn in the coming weeks.

Mow argues that while altcoins have benefited from Bitcoin's upward trajectory, they do not attract the same investment inflows as Bitcoin. Bitcoin continues to witness substantial inflows into its investment products, mainly spurred by spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Bitcoin Leads in Investment Inflows

Comparatively, Bitcoin significantly outshines other assets in terms of investment inflows.

According to Crypto Basic, recent data shows that Bitcoin investment products received inflows worth $2.6 billion. In comparison, XRP-based products only attracted $1.5 million, and Ethereum saw a modest $2.1 million inflow during the same period.

Mow attributes Bitcoin's sustained upward trend to its consistent inflows. He argues that the gains observed in altcoins like XRP, Ethereum, and Shiba Inu are unsustainable and anticipate a significant market correction.

Contrary to Mow's views, most market analysts believe that many altcoins have yet to recover their 2021 all-time highs, indicating the potential for further growth. However, Mow believes that altcoins will cede their lofty positions as the market matures.

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In response to this sentiment, proponents of various altcoins have advocated for the introduction of spot ETFs, with the XRP community pushing for a spot XRP ETF and Shiba Inu supporters campaigning for a Shiba Inu ETF from BlackRock.

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