Fed’s policy shift could ignite altcoin momentum in coming months. Institutional adoption and liquidity surge boost altcoins’ breakout potential ahead. Record $7.5 trillion cash hoard signals major capital rotation opportunity. According to analyst Dan Gambardello, the global altcoin market appears ready for a major breakout as key macroeconomic and policy factors align. Growing optimism stems from expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon end its Quantitative Tightening (QT) cycle, potentially marking a turning point for risk assets. Rising institutional participation and record liquidity levels are also creating conditions that could drive renewed momentum across the digital asset landscape. Also Read: Pundit: ‘XRP Endgame that Most are Missing’ Federal Reserve’s Policy Shift Sets the Stage for Altcoin Rally Attention has turned to the Federal Reserve, with reports suggesting that QT could be concluded at the upcoming FOMC meeting. Alongside this, market participants anticipate rate cuts that could encourage fresh investment inflows. Historically, similar periods of policy easing have fueled growth in cryptocurrencies as liquidity expands and borrowing costs decline. Consequently, many investors are positioning themselves ahead of what could be the start of a new cycle for altcoins. This expected shift in monetary policy could inject confidence into a market that has endured nearly two years of compression. As liquidity conditions improve, analysts believe altcoins could experience a gradual rise supported by stronger market fundamentals and increasing investor appetite for risk. Record Cash Hoard Points to Capital Rotation into Altcoins Another major factor underpinning this optimism is the record $7.5 trillion currently parked in U.S. money market funds. As yields fall with interest rate reductions, a portion of these funds may flow into assets offering higher returns such as cryptocurrencies and equities. In previous cycles, similar liquidity shifts have driven massive rallies across global markets. Hence, the current environment could once again set the stage for substantial capital rotation into digital assets. Institutional Adoption and Regulatory Clarity Fuel Altcoin Prospects Institutional engagement continues to strengthen amid growing regulatory clarity. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong noted that bipartisan progress on a crypto market structure bill could accelerate before year-end. Additionally, Ethereum’s ETF approval and upcoming altcoin ETF proposals are opening regulated investment channels. Despite prolonged consolidation, the altcoin market cap excluding Bitcoin and stablecoins has held above $1 trillion, signaling resilience. With the Fed nearing policy easing and institutional rails expanding, altcoins may soon enter a new phase of sustainable growth. Also Read: XRP Leads Top 15 Payment Projects by FDV: Details The post Altcoins Eye Major Breakout as Fed Eases Tightening and Institutional Adoption Grows appeared first on 36Crypto. Fed’s policy shift could ignite altcoin momentum in coming months. Institutional adoption and liquidity surge boost altcoins’ breakout potential ahead. Record $7.5 trillion cash hoard signals major capital rotation opportunity. According to analyst Dan Gambardello, the global altcoin market appears ready for a major breakout as key macroeconomic and policy factors align. Growing optimism stems from expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon end its Quantitative Tightening (QT) cycle, potentially marking a turning point for risk assets. Rising institutional participation and record liquidity levels are also creating conditions that could drive renewed momentum across the digital asset landscape. Also Read: Pundit: ‘XRP Endgame that Most are Missing’ Federal Reserve’s Policy Shift Sets the Stage for Altcoin Rally Attention has turned to the Federal Reserve, with reports suggesting that QT could be concluded at the upcoming FOMC meeting. Alongside this, market participants anticipate rate cuts that could encourage fresh investment inflows. Historically, similar periods of policy easing have fueled growth in cryptocurrencies as liquidity expands and borrowing costs decline. Consequently, many investors are positioning themselves ahead of what could be the start of a new cycle for altcoins. This expected shift in monetary policy could inject confidence into a market that has endured nearly two years of compression. As liquidity conditions improve, analysts believe altcoins could experience a gradual rise supported by stronger market fundamentals and increasing investor appetite for risk. Record Cash Hoard Points to Capital Rotation into Altcoins Another major factor underpinning this optimism is the record $7.5 trillion currently parked in U.S. money market funds. As yields fall with interest rate reductions, a portion of these funds may flow into assets offering higher returns such as cryptocurrencies and equities. In previous cycles, similar liquidity shifts have driven massive rallies across global markets. Hence, the current environment could once again set the stage for substantial capital rotation into digital assets. Institutional Adoption and Regulatory Clarity Fuel Altcoin Prospects Institutional engagement continues to strengthen amid growing regulatory clarity. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong noted that bipartisan progress on a crypto market structure bill could accelerate before year-end. Additionally, Ethereum’s ETF approval and upcoming altcoin ETF proposals are opening regulated investment channels. Despite prolonged consolidation, the altcoin market cap excluding Bitcoin and stablecoins has held above $1 trillion, signaling resilience. With the Fed nearing policy easing and institutional rails expanding, altcoins may soon enter a new phase of sustainable growth. Also Read: XRP Leads Top 15 Payment Projects by FDV: Details The post Altcoins Eye Major Breakout as Fed Eases Tightening and Institutional Adoption Grows appeared first on 36Crypto.

                                                                               Smaller Bitcoin miners surge in hashrate and debt as competition intensifies post-halving, reshaping the industry’s balance of power.                     The Bitcoin mining industry is becoming increasingly competitive, with so-called tier-2 operators closing the gap on established leaders in realized hashrate — a sign of a more level playing field following the 2024 halving.According to The Miner Mag, companies such as Cipher Mining, Bitdeer and HIVE Digital have rapidly expanded their realized hashrate after several years of infrastructure growth, narrowing the distance to top players like MARA Holdings, CleanSpark and Cango.“Their ascent highlights how the middle tier of public miners — once trailing far behind — has rapidly scaled production since the 2024 halving,” The Miner Mag wrote in its latest Miner Weekly newsletter. Read more