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Analysts Predict Biggest Altcoin Market Rally To $4 Trillion Market Cap

US economic data and a dovish Fed spur market optimism, setting the stage for a post-summer altcoin surge as retail investors eye returns.
Analysts Predict Biggest Altcoin Market Rally To $4 Trillion Market Cap

Highlights

  • US job data miss sparks rate cut hopes, driving down US 2-year Yields.
  • Crypto ETFs swell by $378.3M amid softer dollar expectations.
  • Altcoin market cap poised for breakout, potentially reaching $4 trillion.

Recent data released from the US provided a visible lift to the market, also supported by a dovish Federal Reserve and the Quick Rate Adjustment (QRA). The employment data released on Friday depicted numbers weaker than forecasted, with Non-Farm Payrolls showing net additions of 175,000 jobs against the predicted 240,000.

The Unemployment Rate also rose modestly to 3.9% as opposed to the anticipated 3.8%, whereas the Month-over-Month Average Hourly Earnings increased by a mere 0.2%, less than the expected 0.3%. These numbers indicate defusing inflation concerns, thus shaping the coming monetary policy.

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Federal Reserve’s Influence on Financial Markets

Concurrently, the dovish postures of the Federal Reserve and the Treasury have led to a dramatic flip in interest rate expectations, bringing down the US 2-year Yields from above 5% to nearly 4.7%. This sizeable yield decrease, as a result, poses doubts about the US Dollar rally momentum that the market has recently witnessed.

As investors adjust their outlook on rate cuts in the upcoming year, the money market looks more accommodating to the softer dollar regime.

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Cryptocurrency Market Response

The cryptocurrency market reacted positively to the general financial market. Consequently, the Bitcoin spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) experienced significant net inflows totalling $378.3 million. The resurgence of interest was spotlighted by the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), which saw a positive inflow for the first time in this context.

The excitement, consequently, in the crypto sector is partly due to the general economic situation, which now supports riskier assets such as cryptocurrencies. 

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Outlook on Retail Investors and Altcoins

With the latest market dynamics, retail investors mainly stayed out of the markets, especially the cryptocurrency markets, even as Bitcoin is about to hit its all-time high (ATH) level. The return of these investors is expected to happen near the recovery of the altcoins market, which is forecasted to be after summer.

In the past, retail investors got back into the market as altcoins – lesser-known cryptocurrencies – began to rise in value, indicating a possible ripple effect across the crypto market. This pattern also suggests that there would still be early birds for those who want to enter the market before the broader market participation. Forecasts are that after the summer, there will come a large inflow in altcoin investments, possibly leading to the scion of the “altseason.”

Moreover, the market capitalization of altcoins is demonstrating a technical formation that might represent a big movement in the near future. The formation of an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern in the Total Altcoin Market Cap indicates a potential breakout that might push the market cap to $4 trillion, according to analysts.

As a result, this scenario, expected to unfold over the next few months, signals substantial growth potential in the altcoin market, which could attract significant retail investor interest once again.

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Kelvin Munene Murithi

Kelvin Munene is a crypto and finance journalist with over 5 years of experience, offering in-depth market analysis and expert commentary . With a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Actuarial Science from Mount Kenya University, Kelvin is known for his meticulous research and strong writing skills, particularly in cryptocurrency, blockchain, and financial markets. His work has been featured across top industry publications such as Coingape, Cryptobasic, MetaNews, Cryptotimes, Coinedition, TheCoinrepublic, Cryptotale, and Analytics Insight among others, where he consistently provides timely updates and insightful content. Kelvin’s focus lies in uncovering emerging trends in the crypto space, delivering factual and data-driven analyses that help readers make informed decisions. His expertise extends across market cycles, technological innovations, and regulatory shifts that shape the crypto landscape. Beyond his professional achievements, Kelvin has a passion for chess, traveling, and exploring new adventures.

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