While the financial world is focused on the price of Bitcoin (BTC) and flows into the recently launched mock BTC exchange-traded funds (ETFs) – which continue to set new records on an almost daily basis – crypto ‘against’ has come in with unprecedented gains as the advent of institutional attention fueled the altcoin market.
Every bull market cycle sees certain sectors of the crypto market outperform others, and this time meme coins and artificial intelligence (AI) projects have led the way.
Since the beginning of February, Bitcoin has increased by more than 54%, an impressive monthly increase for any asset, but it pales in comparison to what meme coins like Dogecoin (+99%), BONK (198%), Shiba Inu ( 280) %), PEPE (710%) and WIF (797%) did.
It’s a similar story, albeit to a lesser extent, with Bitcoin’s comparison to some of the top AI projects. Render (RNDR) has climbed 101% since February 1st, while Ocean Protocol (OCEAN) is up 168%, SingularityNET (AGIX) is up 283%, and Fetch.AI (FET) is up 315%.
While it’s normal for the crypto market to see sectors run up big, this often happens during periods of sideways trading for Bitcoin after a significant increase – a development often referred to as ‘altseason’.
But during this cycle, the rallies in various sectors occur at the same time as Bitcoin’s price rises, which is a notable departure from the historical trend and indicates that this bull cycle will be unique and may blow away all expectations.
The fact that Bitcoin hit a new ATH more than 45 days before its next halving only adds to this outlook, as the feat has never been achieved before, meaning this cycle is already a notable outlier.
“In the world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin’s recent peak at $69,000 not only set a new benchmark for digital wealth, but also sparked a debate about the future of digital currencies,” said Mikkel Morch, founder of the digital asset investment fund ARK36, said in a statement. note shared with Kitco Crypto. “This milestone reflects a growing confidence in Bitcoin as a resilient asset, fueling speculation about its potential for a sudden downturn, a common story in the volatile crypto market.”
“Yet the real story goes beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum’s stellar performance,” he said. “The positive momentum of these giants shines a light on altcoins, suggesting a potential ripple effect through the cryptocurrency ecosystem.”
“This dynamic is indicative of a broader trend: as Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to capture investor interest, altcoins are poised to capitalize on this boom, potentially experiencing their own moments of glory as seen most recently with both the ‘dog coins’, other meme coins and with the AI/DEFI coins that have made huge gains in the last 1 month and even longer,” said Morch.
“However, this optimistic outlook for altcoins comes with a cautionary note,” he warned. “The crypto market is known for its unpredictability, making it essential for investors to navigate these waters with a mixture of enthusiasm and caution. Each altcoin carries its own set of risks and opportunities, which underscores the importance of thorough research and strategic investment underline.
“In essence, Bitcoin’s landmark achievement is more than a testament to its own success; it is a beacon for the entire cryptocurrency market, pointing to a future where a number of altcoins are likely to share the spotlight,” he said. “As the story unfolds, the key to capitalizing on these developments lies in informed, strategic decision-making, recognizing the interconnected nature of these digital assets while preparing for the uncertainties ahead.”
“This moment isn’t just about celebrating Bitcoin’s success – it’s about recognizing the potential for a broader market evolution, with altcoins poised to chart their own paths in the shadow of giants,” Morch concluded .
Crypto trader TheFlowHorse also sees altcoins making their own mark in the current market and thinks they can generate their own hype and price building loop as traders rotate in and out of profit-makers.
Forget the wealth effect of Bitcoin or Eth, the profit taken on meme coin capital will create another alt cycle.
— HORSE (@TheFlowHorse) March 3, 2024
And market analyst Elja noted that the Bitcoin dominance chart is at a major resistance level that has historically been followed by an altseason breakout.
Bitcoin dominance is at major resistance level
It’s the best time for a face melting altseason pic.twitter.com/x9vfpno3g0
— Elja (@Eljaboom) March 6, 2024
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