In the past 24 hours, the altcoin market has turned strongly green, riding the momentum from Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally past $124,000. Ethereum gained over 2%, continuing its impressive 29% rise this week. Solana jumped more than 5%, Dogecoin surged over 5%, and Cardano soared by 17%, crossing the $1 mark. Crypto analyst and educator Adam Stokes explained that the market could take one of two extreme paths. In the first scenario, the market sticks to the classic four-year cycle we have seen in the past. Bitcoin rallies to new highs, retail investors jump in late, and then the market crashes sharply. This would be “business as usual” for seasoned crypto traders. In the second scenario, the pattern changes completely. With fiat currencies like the US dollar losing strength due to constant money printing, Bitcoin could emerge as a true safe haven. In this extended super cycle, Bitcoin might not only break past records but surge into the $500,000 to $1 million range over time. What’s Next For BTC and Altcoins? Adam’s own forecast sits between these extremes. He believes Bitcoin could soon reach $147,500 at the low end and possibly hit $200,000 before the cycle ends, with a slim chance of touching $500,000 if momentum explodes. For Ethereum, he sees a climb to $10,000, while Solana could rise to $1,000. He expects Sui to reach between $8 and $10, with more potential if demand increases. BNB, he says, can return to the $1,000 level. Cardano remains a long-term favourite for him, with hopes of $5 eventually, but he admits it first needs to cross and stay above the $1 mark. He pointed out that some projects, like Cardano, have strong technology but not enough real-world usage. In his words, “It doesn’t matter how good your backend is or how pretty your logo looks. If people aren’t using it, the price won’t rise.” For now, the big question remains: will crypto follow its usual boom-and-bust rhythm, or are we about to enter a historic extended run?