Are Altcoins Dead in 2026? Van de Poppe Says No, Just 99% of Them

The altcoin market is once again making headlines, with analysts split between collapse and comeback narratives. According to Michaël van de Poppe

Right now, both conditions are missing, with Bitcoin still below key averages and dominance sitting around 57%. In their view, this is a “red zone” where markets tend to bleed rather than rally, meaning patience and waiting for structure confirmation is key.

Meanwhile, analyst Ted Pillows warns that rising Bitcoin dominance is “not a good sign for alts.”

For now, the market sits in a split phase, where weak projects continue fading, but stronger altcoins may be quietly preparing for the next big move.

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