When $BTC just sits there doing nothing, alts get their moment. That's basically where we're at right now.

It's like when the main character leaves the room — suddenly everyone else gets to talk. Bitcoin's been range-bound, so altcoins are finally catching a bid and showing some life.

This is the classic rotation you see in every cycle. Bitcoin pumps first, gets tired, takes a nap. Then alts wake up and start moving. We're in that second phase.

Don't expect it to last forever though. Once $BTC decides to make a real move again, all that altcoin energy usually gets sucked right back out. Enjoy it while it's here.