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The crypto market is heating up again, and this time, the spotlight is on altcoins. As Bitcoin steadily climbs toward $124,000, top trader Virtual Bacon warns that October could be the last opportunity to buy major altcoins at low prices.
He points out six key reasons why this month might kickstart the next big altcoin rally.
6 Reasons October Is the Final Chance to Buy
1. October Is the Most Bullish Month for Bitcoin
Historical analysis shows that October consistently delivers the strongest returns for Bitcoin. Over the past 10 years, Bitcoin has averaged a 21.59% gain in October. Only one October has been bearish in that period.
If Bitcoin climbs 20% this month, altcoins almost always follow with their own surge in dollar value.
2. Altcoin Signals Flashing Green
One of the strongest signals comes from the MACD bullish cross on the altcoin market cap chart. The last time this setup appeared, it triggered a massive 200% rally in altcoins. Now in 2025, TOTAL3 holds above $720B, hinting at another breakout month ahead.
3. Bitcoin Poised to Hit a New All-Time High
Apart from it all, data points to Bitcoin making a new all-time high before the month-end. Spot ETFs pulled in $9B in Q3, showing strong demand. The current rally has already pushed Bitcoin past key resistance, and analysts see it crossing $124K soon.
Meanwhile, a U.S. government shutdown and possible Fed rate cuts are adding to the bullish push.
4. Altcoins Shine Brighter Than Bitcoin in Q4
However, Bacon highlights that history shows altcoins often beat Bitcoin in the last quarter of the year. In 2021, SOL and AVAX outpaced BTC by over 90%. This year, ETH is up 52% vs Bitcoin’s 38%, while smaller tokens like Aster and PEPE have already jumped 40% in a week.
5. Macro Altcoin Season in 2025
This year’s altcoin rally is broader than past cycles, with stablecoins at $175B, trading volumes above $90B weekly, and altcoin dominance climbing to 43%, the highest since 2021. It signals a stronger, more sustained rally backed by both retail and institutions.
6. October: Last Smart Money Window
Data shows long-term holders moving coins off exchanges while retail interest surges. October may be the final chance for smart money to accumulate before retail FOMO pushes altcoin prices sharply higher in November and December.