Crypto Analyst Predicts No Altcoin Season in 2026

Crypto markets are abuzz with predictions of when the next altcoin season will arrive, with traders eagerly searching for signs of a potential shift in capital from Bitcoin to smaller assets. However, not all analysts agree on this timeline, with some predicting that an altcoin season may be further away than anticipated.

Matthew Hyland, a prominent crypto analyst, has made a bold prediction that there will be no traditional altcoin season in 2026. His reasoning is based on the historical pattern of altcoin dominance recovery, which typically takes between two and three years to recover after hitting major cycle lows.

According to Hyland's analysis, the most recent low in altcoin dominance occurred around October 2025. This means that if the timeline holds, the next major altcoin season would likely occur sometime between 2027 and 2028. Despite this prediction, Hyland notes that investors may still see significant upside across the crypto market before an altcoin season begins.