3 Altcoins That Could Trigger Major Liquidations… (But Probably Won’t)

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As the third week of January began, the crypto world experienced a financial earthquake. Total liquidations hit nearly $900 million, thanks to Trump’s tariffs on the EU-because nothing says “economic stability” like a 19th-century trade war. 🌪️💸

Three altcoins-XRP, Axie Infinity (AXS), and Dusk (DUSK)-are the darlings of the crypto world this week, but beware-these coins might just be leading you into a financial trap, unless you’ve got a plan as solid as a brick wall. 🚨

1. XRP

On January 19, XRP dropped to $1.85, like a confused tourist in a cryptocurrency museum. 🤔 Then it rebounded to $1.95, proving that even coins can have a midlife crisis. 🏋️‍♂️

Short-term traders are now betting on further declines, which is like betting your house on a coin flip. The 7-day liquidation map shows Shorts are in trouble, but hey, at least they’ll get a free espresso from the exchange. ☕

If XRP rebounds to $2.29, Shorts could lose over $600 million. That’s enough to buy a small island, or a very confused parrot. 🦜

Meanwhile, whales are buying XRP like it’s the last slice of pizza at a party. 🐟 “Smart Money” is front-running the next leg up, according to CryptoQuant. Or maybe they’re just really good at chess. 🎲

“Whale interest is at a 2026 high. Large orders are dominating the tapes, suggesting the ‘Smart Money’ is front-running the next leg up.” – An analyst from CryptoQuant commented.

But if whales outsmart the market, XRP could recover swiftly. Just don’t blame us when your portfolio becomes a rollercoaster. 🎢

2. Axie Infinity (AXS)

Axie Infinity (AXS) unexpectedly returned to the top trending list in the third week of January. The token has gained more than 120% year-to-date. That’s like winning a lottery, but with more dragons. 🐉

The January rally is driven by the Axie founders’ plan to convert rewards into a new utility token called bAXS. This change is part of a broader tokenomics overhaul scheduled for 2026. Because nothing says “stability” like a 2026 plan. 🕰️

Meanwhile, AXS’s January rally coincides with a sharp increase in exchange deposits. The 7-day average number of deposit transactions has reached a three-year high. Because nothing says “investor confidence” like a 3-year high. 📈

This trend indicates that many investors are looking to exit as prices recover, potentially leading to selling pressure at any time. Because nothing says “market stability” like a crowd of people trying to flee a burning building. 🚨

3. Dusk (DUSK)

Dusk has emerged as a new standout in the growing interest in privacy coins. The rally reflects capital rotation from large-cap privacy coins to smaller-cap alternatives. Because nothing says “financial innovation” like moving money from one black hole to another. 🌌

Despite a nearly sixfold increase since the start of the year, DUSK has already triggered significant Short liquidations over the past four days. Short-term traders continue to add capital and leverage to bullish bets. Because nothing says “risk management” like doubling down on a coin that’s already a rollercoaster. 🎢

DUSK’s liquidation map shows that potential Long liquidations dominate. If the price corrects this week, Long positions would face serious risk. Because nothing says “financial security” like a coin that’s a ticking time bomb. ⏳

A recent BeInCrypto report highlights rising DUSK inflows to exchanges. This trend reflects potential profit-taking selling pressure. In addition, DUSK is rallying amid a return of market fear over Trump’s new tariffs on Europe. These factors threaten the sustainability of the uptrend. Because nothing says “market stability” like a trade war and a coin that’s a mood ring. 🌈

In October last year, DASH surged sixfold after capital rotated from ZEC to lower-cap privacy coins. DASH then fell by 60% the following week. DUSK faces the risk of a similar outcome. Because history is a great teacher-if you enjoy being surprised. 📚

If DUSK’s FOMO fades and the price drops below $0.13, total Long liquidations could reach $12 million. That’s enough to buy a very confused parrot. 🦜

These three altcoins reflect very different, and even opposing, expectations among short-term traders. This complexity stems from geopolitical pressures clashing with internal market dynamics. Without strict stop-loss strategies, liquidation losses could hit both Long and Short positions. Because nothing says “investment wisdom” like a coin that’s a gamble with a side of existential dread. 🤯

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2026-01-19 23:42