2026-01-04 23:22:52

A recent question has been frequently appearing across various discussion forums: Is the altcoin season really coming? Today’s market movements seem to provide some answer—PEPE, SUI, HOLO collectively surged, small coins are in a frenzy, while Bitcoin remains steadily sideways around 90k. Looking at this wave of market activity, it is indeed exciting, but from the market’s essence, it’s just a warm-up; the real start of the altcoin season still awaits.

Why do I say that? A careful analysis of the current market reveals the clues. Although small coins are collectively rising, the gains are mainly concentrated in meme coins and a few ecosystem projects, and there is no sign of a broad rally across all sectors. The true altcoin season should look like this: from mainstream altcoins to potential small coins, the entire sector shows obvious gains, and the market presents a blooming scene. Many altcoins are still consolidating sideways, indicating that a large amount of capital has not yet fully flowed in.

Another key factor is Bitcoin’s performance. The repeated oscillation around 90k has not yet formed a clear upward trend. Bitcoin, as the “cornerstone” of the entire crypto market, only when it stabilizes at high levels and maintains momentum will retail and institutional funds feel confident to flow into small coins. This is a necessary condition for the altcoin season to start.

However, today’s market also reveals two signals worth paying attention to. First, meme coins and ecosystem tokens have formed some kind of synergistic effect: meme coins boost sentiment and attract participants, while ecosystem tokens provide stability and draw institutional attention. This dual-drive pattern has always been an important precursor to the start of the altcoin season. Second, the trading activity of small coins has significantly increased; although it has not yet fully exploded, this warming atmosphere has already taken shape.

So the conclusion is very clear: it’s not the time for a full-scale deployment yet. Only when both signals are truly confirmed—especially when Bitcoin breaks through and stabilizes at a new high, and small coins form a broad rally—will it be the truly critical moment to pay close attention.

PEPE-0,47%

SUI-5,25%

HOT-0,95%

BTC-1,21%

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AirdropHunter9000

· 01-05 06:40

Bitcoin hasn't broken through yet, what are we talking about for the clone season Wait, can meme coins really boost the ecosystem coins this time? Feels like it hasn't happened before Hovering around 90k for too long, need to stabilize quickly You're right, it's still early to sell now, let's wait and see A full market rally is still far off, don't be fooled by PEPE

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MevHunter

· 01-04 23:53

Hmm... This wave of meme coins is crazy, but I really think it's just a bubble Bitcoin hasn't stabilized, how can other coins truly rise? Let's wait, the real altcoin season still needs to come PEPE is rising, but I'm still watching the show There are too many coins consolidating sideways, indicating that funds haven't fully entered yet

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BearMarketBro

· 01-04 23:52

Damn, it's the same story again. Every time they say you should wait for Bitcoin to stabilize before playing with altcoins, and then they miss out. Still ranging around 90k? I think someone is afraid to chase the high. Meme coins and ecosystem coins working together... Just listen, there's only so much capital, where do all the extra gains come from? Basically, it's just that they don't dare to go all in. I've already gotten on board. "Preheating"? Keep preheating and wait until next year. Anyway, I'm currently just lying in meme and winning passively. If this wave really comes in full force, people who are still hesitating should be kicking themselves now.

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GateUser-e51e87c7

· 01-04 23:52

Wait a minute, isn't this wave of meme coin surges the beginning of the altcoin season? It feels like funds are already getting restless. BTC is still lingering around 90k, which really makes me hesitant to go all-in on small coins. Honestly, with meme and ecosystem coins working together, it feels like the rhythm is already picking up, just waiting for BTC to confirm a breakout. Would I regret selling now... Looking at PEPE's price increase, who can resist buying in? A broad market rally isn't necessary, those chasing quick profits are already earning passively in meme coins. BTC needs to rise another few thousand dollars before I dare to confidently invest in small coins; this analysis still makes sense. Funds have been drawn into meme coins, and other altcoins really still have to wait.

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AirdropHunterWang

· 01-04 23:50

Here comes the hype for the Altcoin Season again. I'm tired of hearing this rhetoric. Once Bitcoin breaks another high, you'll understand what's really going on. PEPE's recent surge is a bit outrageous; it feels like funds are dumping. Don't shout about Altcoin Season if there's no comprehensive rally; you're just tricking retail investors into entering. Meme coins and ecosystem coins driven by dual forces? Sounds like marketing copy. Now, the current layout is just accepting the dip; this rebound is merely a shakeout. After trading sideways at 90k for so long, holding steady is already good. The rising popularity of small coins is just the prelude to chopping up retail investors; Lao Wang sees through it.

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