Bitcoin’s high-level consolidation around $85,000-$90,000 could indeed spur capital flows to smaller altcoins. Web data shows altcoins like Solana and Avalanche gaining 15-25% amid Bitcoin’s stagnation, as investors chase higher returns. X posts note speculative interest in low-cap tokens, fueled by DeFi and meme coin hype. Historically, Bitcoin’s sideways movement, like in 2021, often redirected funds to smaller projects with higher risk-reward profiles. However, macro risks, such as tariff-driven volatility, could limit this shift. If Bitcoin breaks out or corrects sharply, altcoin flows may reverse quickly.