Recent approval of crypto ETFs has sparked optimism for an altcoin season in the cryptocurrency market. A leading market expert, Shanaka Anslem Perera, points out that this shift is driven by a growing trend of institutional investment moving away from Bitcoin and towards altcoins. However, he highlights several key conditions must be met before we see a true altcoin season emerge. 2026 will determine if this happens or not. Perera believes that the continued growth of crypto ETF products, particularly those excluding Bitcoin, will be critical in attracting significant institutional investment into altcoins. He suggests these ETFs must accumulate at least $50 billion by Q4 2026 to confirm a true altcoin season. Furthermore, he argues that monthly token unlocks must remain below $5 billion to ensure this happens and prevent excessive supply pressure on the market.