- $220 billion returns to crypto, market cap rises to $3.9 trillion.
- Bitcoin may continue rising into 2026, with possible short-term corrections.
- Altcoins are undervalued, fundamentals strong, good buying opportunity now.
The crypto market has regained strength after last week’s sharp selloff. Around $220 billion has flowed back into digital assets, lifting total market capitalization to $3.9 trillion. Retail traders have also returned, taking advantage of lower prices.
Bitcoin has climbed back above $114,000, up more than 7% over the week. Ethereum has regained $4,100, supported by steady inflows into ETF-related products. BNB has jumped to $1,290, posting one of the strongest recoveries among large-cap assets. XRP and Solana have also performed well. XRP trades at $2.56, up more than 8% in a day. Solana sits near $195 after an almost 9% rise.
When Could This Cycle Peak?
Analyst Kevin Kelly shared his outlook on the current market cycle, stressing that the data shows room for continued growth into next year. While no one can time the exact top, the present liquidity environment supports further upside through at least the first half of 2026.
“If I had to pick, Q2 next year looks like the point where the market may start to cool,” he said. “Liquidity will probably begin to slow by then, but the broader backdrop remains positive.”
Kelly also warned that if Bitcoin rises too quickly, the market could face another short-term pullback. “When prices climb too fast, they tend to correct,” he added. “But without a major recession or external shock, risk assets like crypto still have room to perform.”
What’s Next For Bitcoin and Altcoins
Analyst Ash Crypto said the market is seeing a short-term pump to make traders believe “PUMPtober” is real. He thinks Bitcoin could drop to around $106,000 and Ethereum to about $3,800 between October 15 and 20 before a big bounce happens. Once that happens, he expects a strong rally in the last 10 days of October.
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However, analyst Michael van de Poppe shared a more fundamental outlook. He said that current altcoin prices are unlikely to last long and that the market will likely return to pre-crash levels soon.
Earlier narratives, such as AI-focused projects, remain valid and that nothing has fundamentally changed with most altcoins. “These projects haven’t collapsed, so the current prices are a clear mispricing,” he said.
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