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Altcoins Flash Strength as Market Watches Key Signals
Several altcoins posted modest gains over the past week, with major tokens showing fresh signs of momentum. Ethereum rose by 7%, Binance Coin gained 5%, and Solana advanced 2% over the same period. This short-term move has renewed discussion around whether the broader altcoin market may be starting to recover after an extended period of weakness.
🛑 Bitcoin Dominance Still a Key Barrier
Crypto analyst Ted Pillows pointed out that Bitcoin dominance has been unable to reclaim its 200-day simple moving average and 200-day exponential moving average. According to Pillows, this failure is generally supportive for altcoins. However, he also highlighted a lingering risk. Since September, Bitcoin dominance has continued to form higher lows. As long as this structure remains intact, most altcoins are likely to lag behind Bitcoin, even if BTC itself continues to show strength in price.
⏳ Altcoin Season Remains Elusive
Data shared by Blockchaincenter shows that the altcoin market has now gone 486 days without a confirmed altcoin season. In contrast, the longest historical altcoin season lasted 117 days. This comparison underlines how prolonged the current cycle has been, despite occasional rallies across select tokens.
📈 Technical Signal Raises Expectations
Market commentator 𝕄𝕠𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕔ⓗ𝕖 explained that past altcoin bull markets have followed a specific technical pattern. According to his analysis, an altcoin bull phase begins when the 100-day simple moving average crosses below the 100-day exponential moving average and ends when the reverse occurs. He noted that this bearish crossover has just taken place, a signal that has historically marked the early stages of an altcoin bull market.
If Bitcoin dominance fails to break higher in the coming sessions, recent technical signals suggest altcoins could gradually attract stronger momentum, setting the stage for broader participation across the market.
💥 80% of Hacked Crypto Projects Fail to Fully Recover, Report Finds
A recent industry report paints a sobering picture of life after a crypto hack. It shows that nearly 80% of crypto projects affected by security breaches never fully recover. While some platforms manage to stay active, most fail to regain the trust, liquidity, and momentum they once had. The data suggests that a single exploit is often enough to permanently weaken a project’s standing in the market.
🤔 Loss of confidence proves harder to fix than losses
The report makes it clear that stolen funds are only part of the problem. The deeper damage comes from shaken confidence. Even when teams reimburse users or close security gaps, many investors do not return. This leads to declining token prices, shrinking user bases, and fading developer interest. Smaller projects are especially vulnerable, as they often lack the capital, visibility, or credibility needed to rebuild after a serious breach.
🔓 Security failures leave lasting scars
The findings also show that recovery depends heavily on preparation and response. Projects that invest in audits, act quickly, and communicate clearly stand a better chance of surviving, though a full comeback remains rare. As hacks continue to affect DeFi and Web3 platforms, the report reinforces a simple reality: once trust is broken, repairing it is far harder than preventing the damage in the first place.
Weekly Recap: The Headlines That Made a Splash!
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🚀 XRP Sees Sudden Spike as Short Sellers Face Liquidation Pressure
XRP’s price movement triggered a dramatic short squeeze after recent macroeconomic data hit crypto markets, causing a sharp imbalance between long and short positions. Within a single hour, liquidations surged, with short sellers forced to cover positions and driving the price upward as a result. The event highlighted unusual sensitivity in XRP’s derivatives market, sparking questions about its resistance levels and susceptibility to rapid sentiment shifts as traders reassess expectations for monetary policy.
🤝 Coinbase CEO Refutes Reports of Tension with White House Over CLARITY Act
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong pushed back against recent claims of friction between his exchange and the White House regarding the CLARITY Act, a proposed U.S. crypto market structure bill. Armstrong said interactions have been constructive and collaborative, countering rumors that the administration might withdraw support. Coinbase did withdraw its backing of the bill over concerns about stablecoin and DeFi provisions, and lawmakers paused the review to reconcile industry feedback.
🔧 Vitalik Buterin Outlines Major Reforms for Ethereum
Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin discussed broad reforms aimed at restoring aspects of the network’s original vision and addressing recent compromises in its evolution. His remarks frame 2026 as a year of recalibration for Ethereum, prioritizing core principles like decentralization, accessibility, and trustless operation. Although specifics were high-level, the emphasis was on strengthening foundational ideals that supporters see as central to Ethereum’s long‑term relevance.
⚖️ Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Microsoft, Seeking Up to $134B
Elon Musk filed a high‑stakes lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming they misled him when transitioning the AI research group from its original nonprofit mission to a for‑profit structure. The legal filing seeks between $79 billion and $134 billion in damages tied to what Musk alleges are “wrongful gains” the companies obtained as the business expanded and partnered with Microsoft. Both companies deny the claims as unfounded.
🚀 Crypto Market Stabilizes but Volume Remains Weak
The broader crypto market has moved back into a balanced phase after recent fear‑driven trends, with the Fear & Greed Index rising into neutral territory as prices show signs of steadiness. Yet, the most noticeable gap is in trading volume—daily spot volumes linger around $400 billion, significantly below the $600–$900 billion seen at stronger points in 2025. This suggests that while broad sentiment has improved from panic, participation hasn’t returned in force, making the current uptick feel more like cautious consolidation than a robust rebound. Bitcoin’s steadiness helps stabilize sentiment, but low activity and ongoing regulatory uncertainty keep many traders on the sidelines.
₿ Bitcoin Rally Loses Momentum Despite Institutional Demand
Bitcoin’s recent price advance above $95,000–$97,000 has shown signs of fatigue, with trading activity lacking the widespread enthusiasm seen in former bull markets. Despite notable institutional interest, such as spot Bitcoin ETFs exceeding $120 billion in assets under management and large firms accumulating BTC, retail participation and speculative activity have dwindled. Funding rates are subdued, and search interest for crypto terms remains muted, pointing to a market driven more by structured investment flows than broad sentiment. Analysts suggest this could signal a new phase for Bitcoin, defined by slow, institutional‑centric growth rather than rapid, crowd‑driven rallies.
⚖️ CLARITY Act Sparks Division Between U.S. Senators and Crypto Firms
The CLARITY Act, aiming to clarify crypto regulation in the U.S., faces disagreements in the Senate and among crypto players. Debates focus on stablecoin rules and DeFi oversight, with some fearing overregulation could stifle growth. Coinbase withdrew support over problematic provisions, leading to a postponed vote. Traditional banks remain cautious, highlighting political and industry divides.
That’s the end of our weekly roundup! 😄
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