A crypto market expert has made a strong prediction altcoin season Looking ahead to Q1 2026, recent price action for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) is pointed to as a key indicator. The analyst said Bitcoin’s steady consolidation and Ethereum’s price recovery from the decline are laying the groundwork for a bullish move in the altcoin market.
Bitcoin and Ethereum trends hint at altcoin season in Q1 2026
A market analyst identified as ‘Chainhub’ on X has said announced That the crypto market is showing signs of altcoin season in Q1 2026. He shared a detailed description of the Bitcoin and Ethereum setup that indicated and supported a strong altcoin performance in February and March this year.
Compared to 2021, which saw the last altcoin seasonThis cycle’s rally has been delayed by three months, pushing a potential altseason into Q1 after Bitcoin completes its distribution phase. Chainhub notes this BTC price is at its lowest Came a little earlier than expected. He highlighted that refined lower-time-frame cycles had initially suggested that a bottom would be formed between mid-January and early February in 2026. However, BTC will reach its lowest level by the end of December 2025.
Specifically, the analyst revealed at the time Bitcoin remains extremely bearishThis creates an ideal opportunity for altcoins to take the lead as BTC dominance weakens. Due to its ongoing bearish market, Chainhub predicts that BTC is unlikely to reach a new all-time high any time soon. He estimates that the cryptocurrency’s next price top could be around $107,000 to $108,000, which would represent a decline of more than 15% from its value. ATH above $126,000,
While BTC’s sluggish performance supports an altcoin season in 2026, Ethereum is showing mixed signals. Chainhub revealed that on a shorter time frame, ETH price is less bullishBut longer-term charts point to the possibility of a new all-time high near $5,000-$5,500. he revealed Ethereum bottom Around $2,600-$2,700 is not a reliable indicator of the upcoming alt season. However, its overall bullish nature supports long-term bullishness.
The analyst also noted that the ETH/Silver ratio points to a rotation from precious metals to cryptocurrencies, indicating new investor interest in alts after missed rotation expectations for October 2025. According to ChainHub, these developments suggest a strong altcoin season, especially in Q1 BTC dominance reduced And the demand for alts increases.
Analysts believe alts will rise as markets strengthen
Chainhub remains optimistic and confident that after the setup in Q4 2025, there will be an altseason in Q1, such as dogecoin And SUI were successfully reversed and their bottom was found. He revealed that Total3 and others are the primary focus of the pump. This is why he is targeting the filling Hiatus from October 10thHowever, the strength in the altcoin sector could push the price beyond these levels.
According to ChainHub, some altcoins could even reach their peak highs by the summer of 2025, with the continued bullishness providing buying opportunities during dips in prices. The analyst said that, since Bitcoin and Ethereum are not performing that well in the current market, he expects a turnaround by mid-January. He says this pivot could act as a retest, which could lead to even more bullish momentum for the alt and provide additional fuel for further upside.
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