2026-01-13 18:25:02

Still convinced CEXs aren't moving BTC prices and that underlying demand is organic? Think about this differently. Which multi-billion dollar asset has been delivering alt season returns while simultaneously getting delisted from nearly every major exchange? The answer: $XMR. The pattern speaks for itself—when certain assets gain traction outside centralized venues, the narrative shifts quickly. This suggests centralized exchanges aren't just passive market makers; they're active participants shaping which assets thrive and which get sidelined. The correlation between $BTC price movements and CEX trading flows raises legitimate questions about market structure and who really controls price discovery in this space.

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BearMarketMonk

· 01-15 11:09

That's absolutely wild, the XMR situation is the perfect example...CEXs just ban things whenever they want, and retail investors have to go along with it. This whole game is basically just the whales playing anyway, BTC price movements are already predetermined. DEX has to be the future, otherwise we're getting bled dry forever.

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MEVictim

· 01-15 07:56

Damn, the XMR example is incredible, really chilling to think about. --- So basically, the CEX calls the shots, and retail investors are still researching fundamentals. --- This is what Web3 should be discussing, not daily hype about decentralization. --- Now I understand why privacy coins are so miserable; a single alliance of CEXs can wipe you out. --- The correlation between BTC price and CEX traffic has been analyzed before; now it's confirmed. --- Wake up, the free market approach simply doesn't apply here. --- Damn, no wonder DEXs are becoming more popular; at least no one can manipulate secretly. --- The collective delisting of XMR is truly one of the darkest events in recent years, none darker.

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MerkleTreeHugger

· 01-13 18:55

The XMR thing is indeed interesting, but saying that CEXs completely control the price is an exaggeration... Liquidity is indeed important, but don't overestimate their power.

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OnlyUpOnly

· 01-13 18:38

Looking at XMR's experience, it's clear that CEXs say you should die, and you must die. This isn't a market; it's a power game.

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