Altseason is likely to hit hard in 2026. Bitcoin's dominance cycle typically precedes altcoin rallies, and the current macro conditions suggest we're positioning for a major alt run. Historical patterns show after BTC consolidation, capital rotates into mid and small-cap projects. Watch the dominance chart closely—when it breaks below key support, that's when alts tend to explode. Projects that survived the bear market could see massive gains if the narrative shifts toward Layer 2 scaling and DeFi innovation next cycle.