Analysts Call "Altseason 3.0" as Bitcoin Dominance Cools and Five Major Altcoins Gain Traction

The cryptocurrency market is entering what analysts call "Altseason 3.0" as Bitcoin dominance weakens and capital rotates into major alternative assets, with large-cap volatility compressing and on-chain activity pointing to early accumulation, Crypto GEMs reported on February 19, 2026. Five assets—Ethereum, Litecoin, XRP, Solana, and Shiba Inu—are being closely watched for potential short-term gains if broader momentum builds. Ethereum continues to anchor decentralized finance with network upgrades improving efficiency, while Litecoin has seen renewed transaction activity as low-fee transfers remain relevant; XRP shows rising on-chain volumes after regulatory clarity in several regions, and Solana maintains strong developer engagement with liquidity metrics indicating improving stability. Shiba Inu remains sentiment-driven but increasingly supported by evolving community-led utilities, analysts add.