Are you wondering why the much-anticipated altcoin season might be delayed this cycle? A former analyst from Bloomberg Intelligence, whose name we’ll withhold, provides some insight into this question. The analyst suggests that the arrival of an altcoin boom may be slower compared to previous market cycles, despite many altcoins experiencing significant breakouts.
Bitcoin’s Dominance in the Crypto Market
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to hold a commanding position in the crypto market, based on its share of total market capitalization. The analyst suggests that Bitcoin’s dominance may endure longer than in previous cycles, especially if spot market Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are approved. The approval of these ETFs could lead to a massive influx of capital, further cementing the dominance of the crypto king.
Implications for the Altcoin Season
The analyst predicts that the shift towards the altcoin season feels imminent. However, considering the significant capital flows expected from BTC ETFs next year, it might take longer for this cycle to materialize. Typically, the altcoin boom hits within one to one-and-a-half years from the cycle low, which is projected around Q2 2024.
When the altcoin season finally arrives, certain projects are expected to emerge stronger than others, thanks to the growing adoption of their blockchain technology. The analyst predicts the emergence of some clear long-term winners in this cycle; alt-L1s (layer-1s), L2s (layer-2s), and DApps (decentralized applications) with product market fit and growing adoption.
Bitcoin’s Potential Sudden Correction
The analyst also warns of a potential sudden correction for Bitcoin based on the net unrealized profit/loss (NUPL) metric. This metric divides Bitcoin investors’ unrealized profit or loss by the BTC market cap. According to the analyst, Bitcoin is entering a belief/denial zone where 25%-30% pullbacks can start appearing regularly.
However, on-chain metrics like illiquid supply/long-term holders suggest that this bull market started from a much higher base level of conviction than ever before. This is largely due to a more informed population, thanks to the explosion in the study and analysis of central banking, liquidity, and macro analysis.
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