2025-12-29 17:22:10

The crypto market this weekend is quite interesting. Despite thin trading volume, altcoins collectively surged — XRP rose 1.1%, Solana and Dogecoin both jumped 1.3%. These numbers may not seem large, but the key point is that they all outperformed Bitcoin's 0.5% increase. Ethereum was also active, reaching around $2,939, also up 0.5%.

The total market capitalization of the entire crypto market has soared to $3.06 trillion, an increase of 0.8%. Interestingly, many industry insiders attribute this strong performance of altcoins to a larger macro backdrop — precious metals (especially silver) have been very hot recently, attracting a wave of attention and capital. When the gold and silver hype cools down, these funds start shifting into higher-risk crypto assets.

A new view is spreading in the market: this could be the prelude to the 2026 altseason. The reasons are quite solid — although Layer1 tokens performed modestly throughout the year, investors are still aggressively seeking higher beta opportunities at year-end; plus, the adoption rate of stablecoins and RWA (real-world assets) is accelerating, giving altcoins more room for imagination. However, you need to be cautious; the risk of Bitcoin's dominance rebounding in the short term cannot be completely ignored — this is a variable that requires close attention.

XRP-0.69%

SOL-2.15%

DOGE-1.06%

BTC-0.69%

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LayerZeroJunkie

· 6h ago

The move in altcoins is quite aggressive; it feels like Bitcoin has been somewhat neglected.

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HashRatePhilosopher

· 6h ago

Why did the altcoins suddenly turn around this time? Trading volume is still very thin, feels fake. Wait, is it again the story of funds shifting from precious metals? I've heard this logic too many times... Has the altseason really arrived, or are we about to get trapped again? I'm still debating whether to add to my position. The risk of Bitcoin's dominance needs to be watched closely; short-term volatility is too fierce. It's already three trillion, the market is indeed recovering, but it feels a bit too fast? XRP and Doge are acting up again, typical weekend market illusions. The rise of RWA and stablecoins is indeed a positive signal, but high beta risk is also real. Altseason in 2026? Just listen and forget it, don’t be swayed.

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HashRateHermit

· 6h ago

Alright, here we go again, talking about altseason. Every time it's the same story, why hasn't it arrived yet? Wait, is silver driving funds into crypto? I can't quite buy that logic. Is Solana back up? Will my bag survive? Haha. Short-term bullish on altcoins, but in the long run, we still need to watch BTC dominance. Honestly, it's still gambler's psychology. A 1.3% increase isn't much, if an altseason really comes, it should be much more intense than that. Right now, it's all hype, just waiting for a certain coin king to hype it up and set the pace. Gold and silver lose their heat, and then funds pour into crypto? Do people really have that much free cash? I don't think so. RWA is definitely worth paying attention to, but we still have to wait for big money to come in. XRP broke through again? The debt collection issue from before isn't over yet. BTC dominance is the key; these small rises and falls are just noise.

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wagmi_eventually

· 6h ago

Altcoins are really showing off this time, they've all outperformed BTC. It feels like the funds are looking for an exit.

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DeFiDoctor

· 6h ago

Trading volume is thin and you dare to talk about altseason? Medical records show this is a rebound symptom, not a healthy signal. Gold and silver inflows into crypto are considered positive? It depends on liquidity indicators; retail investors rushing in are often the most dangerous clinical signs. Bitcoin's dominant position indicator hasn't reversed, and you want to talk about 2026? It's recommended to regularly review the fundamentals first. Altcoins can't break through a 3% increase; I've seen many such weak rebounds. Don't be fooled by illusions. RWA adoption speeding up can support altcoins? Protocol code vulnerabilities won't be resolved that quickly. Funds flowing from precious metals to crypto sound like rotation, but it's actually just another way of chasing highs. Fast growth of stablecoins ≠ market health; it depends on real trading depth. This is my risk warning.

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HodlKumamon

· 6h ago

Hey, finally a weekend where altcoins didn't disappoint. Although the gains are indeed small, they can't compare to the overall dominance of BTC. I buy the logic of shifting from precious metals to crypto. Funds are limited, and when hot topics change, they tend to move towards higher risk assets. Statistically, this is the inevitable market rotation. However, it's premature to talk about an altseason in 2026; now is too early. We still need to keep an eye on BTC's dominance level. If it rebounds, everything else is pointless. Layer1 indeed dragged down the market, but RWA is a new area of imagination. The rapid growth of stablecoin liquidity is also backed by real data. This wave isn't all just hype. DCA investors might consider slightly adjusting their position weights. The beta opportunities in altcoins are right here, but be careful not to get caught in overenthusiasm.

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