Key Takeaways
Will capital turn to altcoins after Bitcoin’s crash?
Bitcoin’s dominance has dropped to around 60%, so we could be in the early stages.
Can Ethereum Lead the Next Altcoin Rally?
Bitmine’s $480 million ETH accumulation shows early confidence that could spark broader altcoin momentum.
After one of the sharpest liquidations of the year, traders appear to be switching to altcoins again.
Bitcoins [BTC] Market dominance fell to 60% in just two days, so capital can flow into higher-risk assets. Ethereum [ETH] led the recovery, with the big purchase of Bitmine earlier this week.
Can altcoins rise despite muted numbers?
Altcoin markets stable after eradication
The crypto market recently witnessed the largest liquidation in history as more than $19 billion in leveraged positions disappeared in one day, wiping out more than 1.6 million traders.

Source: TradingView
The chart above showed how the Total Crypto Market Cap (excluding BTC and ETH) fell sharply before finding stability around $1 trillion. But interestingly, this massive shakeout could spark a comeback.
According to Joao Wedson, CEO of Alpharactal, the funds leaving Bitcoin and liquidated positions are now “flowing quickly into other altcoins.”

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If true, the coming week could bring unexpected altcoin gains as traders search the market for new opportunities.
BTC.D is cooling down
Bitcoin’s dominance fell to 60.45% at the time of writing, easing after a sharp rise earlier this week. The numbers indicate indecisiveness, with momentum cooling after a strong peak on October 10.

Source: TradingView
So traders are cautiously leaving BTC and exploring altcoins again. If dominance continues to decline, it could open the door for a stronger altcoin recovery in the coming days, especially if Bitcoin’s liquidity begins to spread across other major assets.
ETH shows the way

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Ethereum often acts as the early signal for altcoin momentum Bitmine’s massive $480 million ETH purchase could be that first hint.
Data showed that six new wallets, likely linked to Bitmine, withdrew more than 128,000 ETH from FalconX and Kraken shortly after the crash.

Source: CoinGlass
With the Altcoin Season Index hovering at 47, the market had not yet taken full risk, but this accumulation could be a sign of confidence. If ETH continues to lead the inflows, it could be the start of a broader altcoin revival.
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