Ethereum is a large and stable blockchain with a market cap in the hundreds of billions. While it grows steadily, its size makes sudden 10,000% rallies almost impossible. In contrast, small-cap altcoins like VALENTINE, 50501, and BPX can surge thousands of percent in days, thanks to their market size being tiny, and a small amount of new money can trigger huge price moves.
Another reason these tokens attract attention is viral momentum. Social media platforms, meme culture, and online communities can create a wave of in hours. When trading volume spikes, prices can rise quickly, sometimes outperforming established cryptocurrencies like Ethereum in the short term.
However, these moves are almost always driven by speculation, not technology or adoption. Unlike Ethereum, which powers smart contracts, NFTs, and DeFi applications, these altcoins rely mainly on hype to grow.
