Crypto analyst VirtualBacon has sent shockwaves through the market with a viral X thread, telling his 227,000 followers that October 2025 could be the final opportunity to buy altcoins before the next major rally.
He opened the post by saying he had avoided making “last chance” calls for nearly two years, but believes this time is different. “We’re in Q4 2025,” he wrote. “I don’t believe large‑cap altcoins will trade at these levels again.”
According to his analysis, six major signals point toward a full‑blown altcoin season that could extend into early 2026.
VirtualBacon’s first reason focused on Bitcoin’s historical strength in October. Over the past decade, Bitcoin has averaged +21.6% gains during the month, with only one negative October in ten years. “A similar move now would put Bitcoin near $138,000,” he said, adding that when Bitcoin runs, liquidity tends to flow into the broader market and lift altcoins alongside it.
The second reason centers on Bitcoin’s new all‑time high of $125,700, which historically signals the start of major alt rallies. He cited previous examples this cycle – from $73,000 to $107,000 in late 2024, and from $108,000 to $121,000 in mid‑2025 – both of which triggered strong altcoin gains.
— VirtualBacon (@VirtualBacon0x) October 5, 2025
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The third and fourth reasons deal with historical market structure. VirtualBacon explained that October usually acts as an accumulation phase. Bitcoin dominance tends to rise slightly during the month, causing sideways action in altcoins, but it’s followed by a sharp drop in dominance in November and December, which sparks 20–30% rallies across the altcoin market.
In his words: “October is the setup month, not the sell month.”
His fifth point suggests that the market has now entered a macro altcoin season, not just a short‑term rotation. Bitcoin dominance, he noted, broke below its 50‑week moving average in August and continues to trend lower. As long as dominance stays under 62.5%, capital is expected to keep flowing from Bitcoin into altcoins for several months.
Finally, VirtualBacon highlighted retail investor behavior as the sixth reason. In his poll earlier this year, 46% of respondents said they held zero Bitcoin. “Retail doesn’t care about dominance or BTC pairs,” he wrote. “They just want their alts to go up – and in October, history says they will.”
He ended his post by summarizing the setup:
“Bitcoin at new highs. Dominance rolling over. Liquidity rotating to alts. Don’t overthink it. Buy alts, hold through Q4, and let the market do its thing.”
Whether October truly marks the last big accumulation window remains to be seen – but with Bitcoin at record highs and liquidity rotation already visible, many traders agree that the next few weeks could define the rest of the cycle.