The crypto market looks weak on the surface, but beneath it a powerful setup may be forming. With Bitcoin dominance weakening, the Fear & Greed Index at extreme fear, and stablecoin liquidity surging, multiple indicators suggest the early stages of a potential 2026 altcoin season.

Altcoins are down as much as 90% while Bitcoin dominates capital flows — but history shows this exact setup often precedes explosive rotations. Here’s why Altcoin Season 2026 could be delayed, volatile, and extraordinarily powerful.