This afternoon, a major exchange announced that it would delist three coins: FIS, REI, and VOXEL.

The result? FIS rose by 5.2%, VOXEL went up 5.83%, and only REI dropped by 1.31%. Seeing these numbers left me stunned.

Logically, being delisted by a top platform is basically a death sentence—liquidity dries up, and the price should plummet. But reality doesn’t follow the script; the market loves this kind of counterintuitive move.

This actually says a lot: the current market is a pure game of speculation. Do those who rush in to buy the dip really think they’ve found a “value opportunity”? I doubt it. It’s more like a game of musical chairs—treating the delisting as a sign that the “bad news is fully priced in,” betting that the panic sellers are gone, pumping the price to attract attention, and then dumping as soon as retail traders follow in. This isn’t investing—it’s pure gambling.

Don’t just focus on the short-term moves of these coins. Look deeper: exchanges are clearing out small-cap coins at the end of the year, which is a dangerous signal in itself—the risks of low-market-cap, illiquid altcoins are rising sharply. Surviving the bear market is what really matters.

Here are a few tips for retail investors:

First, stay away from these delisted coin rebounds. Playing with fire like this isn’t for either of us.

Second, immediately check your holdings. If you have coins that only trade on a few platforms or are ranked low by market cap, get rid of them. These are high-risk assets.

Third, if you don’t understand the market, sit on the sidelines in cash. Right now, it’s not about who makes more, but who can survive until the next bull run.

It’s the end of the year, and major exchanges are all doing “house cleaning.” Who do you think will be the next to get kicked out? If you’re holding coins you’re unsure about, keep a close eye on industry news—don’t wait for the announcement to panic.

There’s never a surefire way to win in crypto, but those who understand the rhythms make fewer mistakes. Survival in volatility is key—cash and patience are more important than anything else.