Is This Your ‘Last Chance’ to Buy Altcoins Low Before a Predicted Surge?

The crypto market has rallied broadly, Thursday, thanks to two big updates: President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on tariffs (except on China), and the U.S. SEC approval of options trading for Ethereum spot ETFs. Ethereum (ETH) has gone up by nearly 18% in the last 24 hours, now trading above $1,600. Bitcoin (BTC) has also risen by 8%.

This new-found optimism quickly brought on the talk of an “altcoin season,” when altcoins rally outperforming Bitcoin.

Others like XRP, Cardano (ADA), Avalanche (AVAX), and Chainlink (LINK) are also showing impressive gains between 8% to 9%. Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and TRON (TRX) have jumped around 6% as well. This surge comes as the total crypto market cap hits $2.59 trillion, with altcoins outpacing Bitcoin’s daily gains.

However, Bitcoin dominance is currently over 63%, and when stablecoins are added, that number jumps to more than 72%. This means most of the money in crypto right now is still in Bitcoin and stablecoins — not altcoins.

Why Do Some Analysts Expect an Alt Season Now?

Timing might be key. A DeFi researcher has predicted that the next big altcoin season could start around April 10. That’s because in the past, altcoin rallies have usually started about a year after each Bitcoin halving.

Source: CryptoNobler

The analyst also said this might be “the last real chance to buy altcoins at low prices before they surge.” Intriguingly, altcoin seasons in the past have lasted about 90 days—the same as Trump’s tariff pause.

Bitcoin Dominance Nearing Historic Ceiling

According to Rekt Capital, Bitcoin’s dominance is currently in a strong uptrend, hovering around 64%. Historically, when Bitcoin dominance reaches high levels and then begins to decline, altcoin rallies typically follow.

Rekt Capital explained that previous cycles saw Bitcoin dominance fall from peaks by 50% to 45%, which set the stage for massive altcoin runs. Even a smaller drop this time—down to 38% or 41%—could still pave the way for an altcoin season.

Does the Altcoin Market Cap Chart Look Bullish?

Analysis of the total altcoin market cap (excluding Bitcoin) offers another potential clue. The total altcoin market cap saw a 61% pullback, which is less severe compared to past rejections of 69% and 85%.

Rekt Capital interprets this milder decline to suggest that resistance is weakening and a breakout above the $425 billion level could be on the horizon.

Source: RektCapital

For now, Bitcoin continues to dominate market sentiment. But as its dominance nears the 71% mark—an area that historically caps its control—analysts believe altcoins may soon have their moment in the spotlight.

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