Why are mainstream coins weakening?
Mainstream coins have large funds locked up.
BTC and ETH have already seen significant gains in the early stages, and the main players will take a break periodically.
Sideways movement or pullbacks cause market funds to 'escape', creating panic among retail investors.
Chip transfer
Main funds are withdrawing from BTC/ETH and shifting to altcoins that have poorer liquidity and are easier to pump.
This is why you see altcoins suddenly surging while BTC remains stagnant.
Have altcoins started a market trend?
In the short term, some altcoins have indeed initiated.
Funds are flowing in, trading volume is increasing, and their performance is stronger than mainstream coins.
Retail investors have a strong desire to chase prices, and the main players love to leverage this sentiment for profit.
But be cautious:
Altcoin surges are usually 'quick in and out'; most coins drop back harder after peaking.
If mainstream coins continue to bear, it will be difficult for altcoins to rally independently.
Strategy recommendations
Mainstream coins: treat them as a barometer first; if BTC/ETH do not strengthen, do not go all in.
Altcoins: you can speculate with small positions, quick in and out, and do not fantasize about getting rich through long-term holding.
Capital management: during a bear market, the most important thing is to preserve your capital; do not blindly go all in.
To sum it up:
It currently feels more like 'mainstream coins consolidating, altcoins catching up', rather than a true broad bull market. If mainstream coins do not recover, altcoins will not last long either.
