Analyst Predicts Altcoins May Outperform Bitcoin in Early January
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Dec 27 2025- Market Dynamics Shift: Analyst Dr. Cat predicts that between January 5 and 12, altcoins may temporarily outperform Bitcoin, a phenomenon driven not by price hype but by resistance in Bitcoin's market dominance.
- Bitcoin Dominance Warning: Dr. Cat highlights that the 'real' Bitcoin dominance chart shows a triple bearish signal, indicating a potential pullback in dominance, which could provide an opportunity for altcoins to rise, even if Bitcoin itself does not experience a significant sell-off.
- Key Timing: January 5 coincides with a potential upward move in Bitcoin's price, with resistance shifting from $89,000 to $96,000, and historically, such scenarios have favored altcoin performance as capital flows in without overwhelming altcoin gains.
- Complex Market Environment: Despite a drop in dominance, the market is heavily diluted, requiring substantial capital for many tokens to move prices, suggesting that any altcoin rebound may yield selective gains concentrated in a smaller group of tokens.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
