Altcoins Refuse to Die: 3 Positive Signals Emerge as Market Fear Hits Extreme
Despite a fourth week of market decline and extreme fear, mid- and small-cap altcoins show resilience, suggesting potential recovery expectations.Summary
Although the total crypto market cap has declined for four consecutive weeks, leading to 'extreme fear' sentiment, three positive signals suggest resilience, particularly for altcoins. First, data from CryptoQuant shows that mid- and small-cap altcoins have suffered less damage and shown more resilience compared to Bitcoin and large-cap assets during the recent downturn. This is partly psychological, as holders of deeply devalued assets have less incentive to panic sell. Second, there is a divergence between Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D), which fell, and OTHERS Dominance (OTHERS.D), which rose, historically signaling a potential shift toward an altcoin bull cycle. Third, altcoin trading volume on Binance has reached 60% of the total, the highest level since early 2025, indicating concentrated trading activity outside major coins. Collectively, these factors suggest strong expectations among altcoin holders for a market recovery from the current bottom.
(Source：BeInCrypto)