$BTC is dumping aggressively, and the ripple effect is hitting hot altcoins hard — but why now?
Last week, Bitcoin saw a massive surge, primarily driven by institutional inflows and large industrial state-level buying. While BTC pumped aggressively, most altcoins failed to follow because that rally was highly centralized — capital was funneled into BTC alone, not the broader market. This created a BTC-dominant rally where altcoins were sidelined despite the bullish sentiment.
Now, as $BTC enters a sharp correction, we’re seeing altcoins tumble just as aggressively. Why? Because altcoins are more volatile and react sharply to BTC’s downside, even if they didn’t fully benefit from its upside. It’s a classic asymmetrical move — when BTC pumps, altcoins lag. But when BTC dumps, the entire market bleeds.
Precaution for Investors: Avoid chasing green candles blindly. In times of volatility, focus on support zones, use strict stop losses, and don’t go all-in. Let the structure reset — real opportunities come with confirmation.
