According to @CryptoMichNL, the altcoin market capitalization remains in an upward trend, and the latest pullback—though substantial—has not invalidated that trend (source: X post, Jan 5, 2026). According to @CryptoMichNL, the stance is upwards and onwards for altcoins, signaling continued bullish structure at the market-cap level despite recent volatility (source: X post, Jan 5, 2026).