Core Insights - Bitcoin (BTC) reached a peak of $117,300 before settling at $116,400, influenced by anticipation surrounding the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision [1] - Bitcoin dominance has decreased to 57%, the lowest since January, indicating a shift towards altcoins during a period of low volatility [2] Market Dynamics - The filling of the CME gap suggests potential consolidation for Bitcoin away from critical support levels at $110,000, which may lead to increased capital flow into altcoins [2] - BTC futures open interest has risen to $32 billion, indicating heightened market activity, while the narrowing three-month annualized basis to 6-7% suggests weakening bullish conviction [4] - The options market presents mixed signals, with short-term bearish sentiment indicated by a flat or slightly negative skew for shorter-term options, while a higher volume of calls than puts suggests some traders are still positioning for price increases [4] Altcoin Outlook - The average crypto token RSI is at 45.47, indicating that altcoins are nearing "oversold" territory, which may lead to upward price movements [5] - Historical data shows Bitcoin dominance fell to 33% in 2017 and 40% in 2021, suggesting that altcoins have further room for growth [5] - Future Bitcoin performance, particularly if it approaches record highs of $124,000, will be crucial in determining capital rotation back to Bitcoin from altcoins [5]