• Altcoins move in sync with Bitcoin, driven by HFT bots and institutional strategies.
• Decoupling could signal bullish potential, with low-priced altcoins showing signs of accumulation

Lately, altcoins have been moving almost in lockstep with Bitcoin [BTC], like they’re stuck in its orbit. It’s a pattern driven by HFT bots and institutional funds, keeping the market tightly synced.

But some signs are pointing to a change — if altcoins start breaking away, it could mean something big, especially with prices still low and whispers of accumulation in the mix.

Samyukhtha L KM is a journalist with a keen eye on the ever-changing digital asset landscape - and a soft spot for memecoins. With a Bachelors in Commerce and a Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication, she’s always curious about whether the next big thing in blockchain is hype or history in the making. When she’s not tracking the latest market moves, she’s reflecting on what blockchain adoption really means in a world still largely rooted in traditional finance.