The Influence of Bitcoin on the Market, Part 2. Bitcoin (BTC) has a huge impact. At times when BTC slows down, capital flows into promising altcoins (for example, in DeFi, AI tokens, etc.).

5. The Impact of Halvings and Macroeconomics

- BTC halvings (halving of issuance) have historically triggered bull markets, positively affecting the entire crypto market.

- Macroeconomic factors (actions of the Fed, inflation, crises) hit BTC harder, and through it – the entire market.

Conclusion

Bitcoin is the "flagship" of the crypto market, and its dynamics determine investor sentiment. However, in recent years, altcoins sometimes move independently (especially in niche segments), so it is important to monitor not only BTC but also fundamental trends in other projects.