Why Are Altcoins So Volatile?

#Altcoin101

If you’ve ever watched crypto charts, you’ll notice altcoins move insanely fast — sometimes +50% or -30% in a single day. But why?

Altcoins have smaller market caps, so even small buying or selling pressure moves their price a lot. Most altcoins are also tied closely to market sentiment, Bitcoin dominance, news, listings, or big investor activity. Unlike Bitcoin, which is more mature, altcoins are still in the early, experimental phase.

Volatility is a double-edged sword:

✔️ Big opportunities for early investors

❌ Big risks if you don’t research or manage risk

Beginners should always check the project’s utility, team transparency, real-world use case, tokenomics, roadmap progress, and community engagement before touching any altcoin. High volatility can reward or punish you — so understanding the fundamentals is your best shield.