1/FED holds interest rates steady, uncertain about future hikes. (depending on the situation) => $BTC kills long short, goes sideways, and money flows into altcoins. Stablecoins are not being minted, but around $173M is being deposited onto exchanges. 2/ One more factor is needed for a strong altcoin rally, which is BTCD. You can follow the team's plan for altcoin trading, but it's advisable to have a stop-loss to protect your investment.