Billy Markus, the man behind Dogecoin, commonly referred as online as “Shibetoshi Nakamoto,” recently shared his observations about the correlation between changes in Bitcoin’s value and the following actions of other cryptocurrencies, or altcoins. Markus offered his thoughts in answer to questions about how Bitcoin is now leading the cryptocurrency bull market and whether this means that altcoin prices will soon rise.
Markus, a key figure in the founding of Dogecoin, claims that historically, Bitcoin sets the standard for market movements, with altcoins following suit. According to his experience, Bitcoin has always been in the forefront, setting the stage for notable swings in the value of other cryptocurrencies.
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Cryptocurrency fans and investors continue to argue and be interested in the relationship between the performance of altcoins and Bitcoin. Markus’ viewpoint, which stems from his direct involvement in the development of Dogecoin, provides insightful information about how market dynamics could change over the next few weeks and months.
State of altcoins market
Markus’ observations coincide with the persistence of Bitcoin’s hegemony in the cryptocurrency space. Based on data from BTC.D, Bitcoin presently holds a commanding 53.71% market share and has a stunning valuation of over $1.2 trillion.
With a market capitalization of 18.12%, Ethereum (ETH), the leading altcoin, is now distributing about 28.17% of its market share among other digital assets.
It’s unclear if Bitcoin’s current dominance will lead to a significant altcoin rise, but Markus’ observations provide insightful reading for anybody navigating the erratic cryptocurrency markets.
