This bull run feels distinct from previous cycles, with Bitcoin ($BTC) expected to take the lead at first. As BTC rises, smaller investors—frustrated by flat-lining altcoins—might start selling at a loss, closing out long positions, and shifting to shorts. This reaction could initially suppress altcoin momentum, but it might be a matter of time before they join the rally.
Unlike past cycles, where we saw massive 30x or 50x returns, this time around, gains in the range of 5x to 10x should be considered solid. With anincreasing number of tokens in the market, it’s becoming harder for any single coin to achieve extreme gains. While some outliers might still achieve 50x returns, they’re likely to be rare gems amid a crowded field. Interestingly, the coins with the highest potential could actually be those with minimal hype or even limited utility, where entry prices remain low.
For perspective, in 2017, coins like Stellar and $XRP saw explosive 500x growth, but by 2021, returns were closer to 10x-20x—a cooling trend that may persist. Nevertheless, altcoins are still expected to rally, and if they don’t, small investors might pivot to other assets, like precious metals, impacting the dollar and potentially adding inflationary pressure. Broad-based rallies also benefit platforms like Binance, which thrive on market diversity rather than a single-sided rise.
The nature of this bull run might mean it unfolds in waves. Certain coins, like Solana (SOL) and Dogecoin (DOGE), might have already hit peak moves. As smaller investors start rotating out of their current positions, there’s potential for renewed interest in staking coins like $ETH, DeFi tokens, layer-1 blockchains, BNB Chain, and fan tokens. This rotation could spark momentum across various sectors, powering a more diverse rally.
So hold on and stay focused—this bull run could surprise us in ways we've never seen before, delivering returns for those who play the market wisely!
