The altcoin market is sluggish, let me briefly share my personal views.
This round of the bull market has not gone as smoothly as everyone imagined. Many people have been waiting for the altcoin season, which has yet to arrive, and instead, we have seen a few waves of "small altcoin seasons" + selective rotation.
The reasons are actually quite simple.
Smart money and large funds only love $BTC + blue chips, while retail investors' funds are depleted.
Macro uncertainties, the Federal Reserve's indecisiveness + geopolitical conflicts.
The proliferation of air coins has severely diluted existing funds, and new investors lack motivation to enter the market.
In the future, there may never be a carnival season for altcoins like in 2017/2021; it will likely be selective rotation, with $ETH /$SOL ecosystems, RWA/AI narrative coins, and market cap gatherings that remain relatively robust. The MEME sector comes quickly and goes quickly as well. For a major breakout, it is estimated that there will be opportunities only in the second half of 2026 or in 2027, provided that BTC rises, ETH hits new highs, and altcoins can experience a comprehensive and significant increase.
Currently, many people are panicking and cutting losses. In fact, this wave of decline is nearing its end, and sentiment has reached a low point, making it a golden window for laying out quality projects. One can select some mainstream projects and popular MEMEs for gradual low buys. There’s no need to bet on whether February will explode; surviving, holding your positions, and enduring the sluggish period will make you the next round's winner.
