We're likely at that inflection point in the cycle again—where retail frustration with altcoins peaks, only to reverse into explosive outperformance against Bitcoin.

Look at the altcoin dominance chart tracking smaller-cap altcoins (those outside the top 10) relative to BTC. Every cycle shows the same pattern: maximum capitulation comes right before the breakout.

When sentiment is most negative and positions get liquidated, that's when the technical setup aligns. The gap between Bitcoin's relative strength and the beaten-down alts typically precedes violent mean reversion.

Historically, this is where patience pays off. The traders who panic-sold at the bottom end up watching from the sidelines while the rebound catches everyone off-guard.