The Russell 2000 Index has just reached its highest level ever.
Looking at the past, something interesting has happened after this kind of breakout.
In late 2016, the Russell 2000 moved above its old record. The following year, in 2017, alternative cryptocurrencies experienced a strong rally.
The same pattern appeared again. In late 2020, the index crossed its previous peak, and in 2021 the crypto market saw another major surge in altcoins.
Now, in late 2025, the Russell 2000 has once again moved to a new all-time high.
This raises an important question: could a new wave of altcoin growth arrive in 2026?
