Crypto Guru Predicts: Altcoins Stagnant Until Ethereum Smashes $5K Barrier

Altcoins are stuck in limbo—and one crypto influencer claims they won’t budge until Ethereum punches through the $5,000 ceiling. Here’s why the market’s sleeping giant holds the keys to an altseason rally.

The ETH Domino Effect

No $5K ETH? No altcoin fireworks. That’s the brutal take from a prominent crypto voice, who argues Ethereum’s price action is the ultimate gatekeeper for smaller tokens. Until ETH breaks out, expect sidelined capital and muted volatility across the board.

Traders Grind Their Teeth

While Bitcoin maximalists gloat, altcoin degens face a harsh reality: their portfolios are hostage to Ethereum’s slow-burn ascent. Forget ‘fundamentals’—this is a liquidity game, and ETH’s the only whale that matters right now.

A Cynic’s Footnote

Of course, this entire thesis assumes crypto markets still follow logic—a dangerous bet in an industry where ‘number go up’ often replaces due diligence. Happy hedging.

The altcoin rally everyone’s waiting for? According to crypto influencer Alex Becker, it hasn’t even begun.

In a recent post to his 1.3 million followers on X, Becker laid out a clear message: most altcoins don’t take off early in the bull run. The big moves come later, after ethereum (ETH) breaks $5,000 and top altcoins have already doubled or tripled.

“During the 2020 bull, most alt narratives didn’t even start till ETH had 3x’d its all-time high,” he wrote. “When they did (gaming for example), the coins shot up 10-20-50x+. Sandbox did an 80x.”

We’re Still Early in the Cycle

Becker believes we’re still in what he calls “phase one” – where Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major altcoins begin to move. But the real frenzy comes later, when investors start pouring profits into newer, high-risk sectors.

“We won’t see the main party till we see a 5K+ ETH and top alts have moved 2-3x,” he said. 

That’s when retail traders, in his words, get “absolutely drunk” on gains and go looking for the next big thing.

What Narratives Will Lead the Charge?

Becker points to three sectors that could dominate the next rotation:

With growing interest in crypto-AI tools, on-chain models, and data networks, this sector is already building momentum.

Projects bringing real-world assets like real estate, stocks, and bonds onto the blockchain are gaining institutional attention.

Just like in the last cycle, gaming is likely to attract huge retail interest. It’s easy to understand, easy to HYPE and it worked before.

Remember What Happened with Sandbox?

Becker highlights the 2020 example of, which didn’t rally at the start. It surged after ETH and the top alts had already made big moves, jumping nearly 80x from its base.

Even low-quality game tokens with little real use case saw 10-20x spikes once the gaming narrative picked up speed.

The Takeaway: Don’t Rush It

Becker’s warning is simple – don’t expect big altcoin gains too early. The current cycle is still unfolding, and the most explosive moves could still be months away.

“Most are losing their mind wanting this now. Stop it. Wait,” he said.

For those watching the markets closely, his advice is clear: be patient, keep an eye on ETH, and be ready when the narratives start turning.