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Analyst: Small- and mid-cap crypto assets are outpacing bitcoin in a rare move

  • —Monthly-vs-yearly average market cap gap for small- and mid-caps hit 41%
  • —The same ratio is 7% for bitcoin and 3.5% for large-cap crypto assets
  • —The outperformance began in late August 2026
  • —Darkfost warns the trend could reverse quickly
Why it matters: Small caps leading bitcoin is unusual and signals strong risk appetite, but also a fragile trend that can unwind fast.
Source: PANews