The storage zone is rising against the trend: FIL rises by 50%, followed closely by AR/STORJ. This article reveals the driving forces from three dimensions and tells newcomers how to position on the right side and manage risks in this zone.
In an environment where the bullish market weakens and the overall market no longer surges, many investors are looking for the “next wave of rising hotspots.” Currently, the storage zone has become a prominent area. Let’s break down this round of “storage counter-trend pump” from three key factors.
The three key factors driving the storage zone’s rise against the trend this round.
1. The release of application demand is becoming a reality.
Although traditional cloud service providers dominate the mainstream, decentralized storage is seen as the “future direction” due to its advantages of data security, resistance to censorship, and edge deployment. Recently, with the growth in demand for data, AI, and large models, the category of storage as an “infrastructure” has gained more attention. Taking AR as an example, its analysis mentions “the background of cloud service interruptions + the rising demand for decentralized storage alternatives.”
2. Capital rotation is biased towards the infrastructure zone.
When most coins in the market are weak in rising or the top coins have limited gains, funds will look for the next “undervalued zone” or a zone supported by themes. The storage zone has previously undergone a deep adjustment and has seen a decline in attention; this time, it has become the target for funds to “pick up bargains.”
3. Technology / Ecological events accelerate catalysis
In the blockchain world, simple rises are often difficult to sustain. If there are ecological events, technological breakthroughs, or protocol upgrades, it is easier to stimulate market interest. For example, in the analysis of AR, there is content related to its ecological activities driving it.
These three major factors work together to pave the way for the “storage zone against the trend pump.”
Latest updates on FIL, AR, and STORJ
Next, let’s quickly look at the dynamics of three storage coins:
- FIL (Filecoin): As a veteran coin in the storage zone, data shows that it has recently risen by about +50%. Although the increase is significant, it also means that the market’s expectations for it have partially been fulfilled.
- AR (Arweave): Data shows its 24-hour rise is approximately +14%. Analysis indicates it has broken through key resistance, driven by “events + demand.”
- STORJ (Storj): Daily rise of about +20%. Although its scale is smaller than the previous two, it also reflects the trend of capital spreading in the storage zone.
From these three points, we can see that a structure is forming where established coins lead and secondary tier coins follow the rise. However, it should also be noted that those with large increases carry greater risks of retracement.
How should beginners layout in the storage zone? Practical suggestions.
For beginners, here are three practical suggestions:
- Focus on the zone, no need to watch single coins: First grasp the direction that “the storage zone may rise”, and then select the coins within the zone.
- Build positions in batches + control proportions: It is recommended not to take a heavy position at once; building positions in batches can reduce the probability of being affected by “fluctuations.”
- Set profit-taking and stop-loss + observe event direction: Set reasonable profit-taking during a pump; if there is no further progress in the technology/ecology behind the pump, also be vigilant for a pullback.
- Pay attention to ecological data and usage rates: Storage projects that can show indicators such as “network usage rising” and “data volume growth” have greater long-term potential.
Summary
The recent rise in the storage zone is not an isolated event, but the result of the combined effect of “demand release + capital rotation + technology/ecological catalysts.” The three coins FIL, AR, and STORJ represent different levels of this zone: the established leaders and the following secondary tier. For newcomers, understanding the direction of the zone, controlling their positions, and seriously understanding the corresponding projects are key to participation.
* The information is not intended to be and does not constitute financial advice or any other recommendation of any sort offered or endorsed by Gate.
