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The altcoin cycle involves distinct stages, starting with Bitcoin's dominance, followed by Ethereum outcompeting Bitcoin, then larger cap altcoins gaining traction, and finally, lower liquidity, 'meme' coins experiencing rapid, often irrational, surges. The 'power cycle' for individual coins can be very short, characterized by extreme volatility and hype. It's crucial to differentiate between genuine project value and speculative narratives, as many investors lose money by chasing hype without understanding the underlying fundamentals. During peak euphoria, simple narratives can drive massive gains in low-cap assets, but this is also where the most significant losses occur.