The analysts behind Glassnode have expressed concern that the latest downturn within the crypto market might derail any momentum for altcoins.
Jan Happel and Yann Allemann, posting as Negentropic on social media, famous that the so-called “altcoin season,” which started in late November, is perhaps coming to an abrupt halt following vital losses up to now week.
They recommend {that a} cautious sentiment towards altcoins is prone to persist except Bitcoin regains a key psychological threshold. As Bitcoin dominance rises, surpassing 59% of the crypto market cap, altcoins are struggling to keep up assist ranges, signaling a stronger give attention to Bitcoin available in the market.
The analysts consider a restoration for altcoins might solely happen if Bitcoin stabilizes above $100,000, making a extra favorable setting for belongings now in accumulation zones. For the second, Bitcoin’s prominence seems to be overshadowing its smaller counterparts.
On the Bitcoin entrance, Glassnode highlights shifting dynamics amongst traders. Whereas long-term holders are offloading their holdings, short-term members are stepping in aggressively.
Whales are quietly accumulating, miners stay impartial, and the broader market sees a redistribution of holdings, as new entrants take in the promoting stress.