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.