Many native crypto traders are struggling to buy coins like ZEC and HYPE right now, simply because BTC and ETH look so weak on the charts. That hesitation is exactly what the market is designed to exploit. Look at ZEC/BTC and HYPE/BTC — these pairs are quietly trending higher while most people are distracted by the flagship assets bleeding. History shows that when the majors look ugly, the real alpha often hides in the alts. We are seeing a slow, grinding uptrend in several of these names. And just like in previous cycles, the majority will stay on the sidelines, waiting for confirmation that never comes until it’s too late. Same old playbook. Adapt or get left behind.