Russell 2000 hits ATH as altcoin long bias stays high. Why does this combination matter for the outlook of an altcoin season?

Conventional wisdom holds that small-cap stocks are riskier than their large-cap counterparts. Over the past decade, the Russell 2000 saw a maximum drawdown of 41.75%, while the S&P 500’s was 33.79%.

Altcoins gain momentum as long positions dominate shorts in Q1 2026. Russell 2000 hits record highs, boosting risk-on sentiment.

US small caps benefit from domestic focus, rate cut prospects, and modest valuations. The Russell 2000 has launched leaders like Amazon, Nvidia, Netflix, and Costco. Valuations sit ~30% below mega ...

Small caps could struggle to outperform their larger peers over the long term. There was a point this summer when it looked like the Russell 2000 index might overtake the S&P 500 index and outperform ...

It's a good option if you're looking to add small-cap stocks to your portfolio. But it's not your only good option. If you're looking to build a hefty war chest for retirement, it's a good idea to ...

The Russell 2000 Index and the IWM ETFs jumped by 13% this year as global stocks continued their uptrend. It has now risen by over 25% in the last five years, underperforming other blue-chip indices ...