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Back to EpisodesWhy Altseason Failed — And Why 2026 Will Be About Proof, Not Predictions
Description
Altseason was supposed to be inevitable. Instead, it turned into an altered version of the Banana Zone — where traders slipped on hype and narratives replaced fundamentals.
In this episode, I revisit my latest newsletter to explain what went wrong, why the market is growing up, and how 2026 is shaping into a year that rewards real adoption, real volume, and real infrastructure.
This isn’t about calling tops or bottoms. It’s about understanding where the market actually is — and how to position accordingly.
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• Aligned or Left Behind — the framework for understanding alignment before clarity
• The Alignment Checklist — a practical guide for identifying positioning signals
• And 30 days of Signals access, where I track the infrastructure and assets institutions are quietly building
Because in structural shifts, recognition always arrives later than alignment.
The Chip Mahoney Show delivers financial intelligence for the Digital Dollar era — helping investors, advisors, and builders stay early, not reactive.
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