Photo by BeInCrypto The fourth quarter of 2025 proved to be a challenging period for crypto markets, with most major assets ending the year in negative territory. Despite fear and caution dominating the market, some analysts believe that a rebound may yet materialize. Market experts have identified three key signals that could point to the start of a potential altcoin season in 2026. Bullish Divergences Signal Potential Altcoin Reversal The first key signal is the formation of bullish divergences on w ...

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So when does altcoin season happen. What is the date. This is when you should be expecting altcoin season to happen.According to Raul Paul, we had this perfect 4-year cycle. There used to be this perfect four-year cycle and suddenly it's changed. What happened here is we've added an extra year.At the beginning of 22, rates were still at zero and they extended the debt maturity by a year to 5 years. So we've got an extra year in the equation. So all of the debts that need to get rolled need to get rolled in ...

Core Insights - The current volatility in Bitcoin is negatively impacting altcoins, leading to investor hesitation in the crypto market [1][5] - Despite the negative sentiment, this may present a buying opportunity for altcoins, particularly for the CoinShares Altcoins ETF (DIME) [1][2] Market Sentiment - The overall sentiment towards altcoins is currently very negative, with the CMC Altcoin Season Index at 20, indicating a Bitcoin-favored market phase [4][6] - The CoinMarketCap's Fear and Greed Index is at 22, reflecting investor hesitation and making it difficult for an altcoin season to emerge [6] Technical Analysis - Technical conditions suggest a potential rebound for altcoins, particularly when the 30-day trading average falls below the 12-month average, which historically precedes a rally [7][8] - This pattern has previously indicated periods of low activity followed by market recoveries, suggesting a possible near-term bullish case for DIME [8]

Market Outlook & Altcoin Season Timing - Altcoin season is anticipated, driven by the business cycle, with potential catalysts including increased liquidity and fiscal stimulus [1][7][9] - The expected timing for altcoin season is towards the end of 2026, potentially peaking in Q2 [24][25] - The traditional four-year crypto cycle has shifted to a five-year cycle due to the extension of debt maturity in 2022 [13][21][22] - The Industry expects the ISM (Institute for Supply Management) index to peak by 2026, aligning with the anticipated altcoin season [14] Economic Factors & Liquidity - Fiscal stimulus and liquidity injections are expected to boost the market, potentially leading to a banner year [1][9] - Deregulation of banking could positively impact small caps and the overall business cycle [17] - The end of Quantitative Tightening (QT) is essentially Quantitative Easing (QE), adding liquidity to the system [16] - A potential $1.5 trillion could flow into the banking system due to the elimination of tax on tips [10] Crypto Market Dynamics - Bitcoin's performance is sensitive to monetary policy and the business cycle, currently behaving more like a risk-on asset [19] - Historically, the ISM moving above 50 has been associated with super cycle moves in Bitcoin and Ethereum [3][15][18]

💡 Key Takeaways🔹 Watch BTC >$92K and Altcoin Season Index for risk appetite.🔹 Track BNB mid caps for signs of a broader rotation.🔹 Follow BEP-620 agents, Venus X and AEON x402 as core 2026 narratives.Stay informed, stay ahead:https://t.co/37Je8IKfvc7/7 ...

Week in BNB Chain: Builders Ship, Mid Caps RipBTC holds above $92K! Altcoin Season Index stuck at 16! BNB Chain mcap +0.4% (~+$0.8B)! Mid caps lead while on-chain activity cools off.Let’s dive into this week’s BNB moves. 🧵1/7 https://t.co/OHfpyIqHOU ...