According to Gregory Mall and Kevin Tam, bitcoin (BTC) reached a new all-time high on May 22, driven by central bank rate cut expectations (source: Mall), institutional inflows from spot ETFs exceeding $16 billion year-to-date (source: Mall), and easing political risks (source: Mall). Mall noted BTC dominance has risen to 54%, and historical trends suggest altcoins like Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) typically rally after a 2-6 month lag, with ETH already up 81% since April lows. Tam highlighted institutional adoption, such as Canadian pension funds adding $55 million to BTC ETFs and demand outpacing new supply by three times, which could tighten market dynamics. Both experts advise diversification into altcoins and thematic exposures like Layer 1s and DeFi, but caution that crypto remains risk-on amid global economic fragility.

According to AltcoinGordon, recent analysis highlights significant correlations between Bitcoin price movements and major altcoin trends, as illustrated in a data chart shared via Twitter (Source: AltcoinGordon on Twitter, May 11, 2025). This correlation is crucial for traders, as synchronized price actions suggest that Bitcoin’s upward momentum often precedes or triggers rallies in top altcoins such as Ethereum and Solana. Crypto traders are advised to monitor Bitcoin’s breakout patterns closely to anticipate potential altcoin surges, optimizing entry and exit strategies across the crypto market.