3 Altcoins That Could Break Out Strongly If Bitcoin Hits $150,000
Bitcoin continues to maintain its bullish momentum, surpassing the record $125,700 mark this week. As the largest cryptocurrency by market cap dominates the market, history shows that many large-cap altcoins tend to move in the same direction.
Analysis of price correlation data over the past several quarters shows that Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Avalanche (AVAX) are three strong candidates that could benefit greatly if Bitcoin hits $150,000 in the coming period.
Ethereum (ETH): BTC’s Companion
Ethereum has long been seen as a coin that moves in tandem with Bitcoin, with Spearman correlations often fluctuating between 0.7 and 0.85.
In 2020, 2021, and most recently in 2024, every time Bitcoin exploded, ETH outperformed the market average, especially thanks to the DeFi and NFT ecosystems.
Data from CoinMetrics (July – October 2025) shows that the ETH-BTC price correlation remains around 0.74, peaking at nearly 0.8 when BTC breaks $120,000.
Although ETH has its own factors such as network upgrades and staking, the main trend still clearly reflects the strength of BTC.
If BTC reaches $150,000, the scenario of ETH heading towards $5,000 – $5,500 is completely statistically sound.
Solana (SOL): DeFi and NFT Network Momentum
Solana has emerged as the “new star” in the 2021–2024 bull cycle, as the network continues to see strong growth in transaction volume and dApp activity.
During the period of July–October 2025, the SOL-BTC correlation coefficient increased from 0.58 to 0.7, indicating an increasingly close relationship with Bitcoin.
In particular, whenever Bitcoin enters a breakout phase, speculative money often turns to SOL thanks to its processing speed and vibrant NFT/DeFi ecosystem.
If Bitcoin approaches $150,000, Solana could head towards the $350–$400 region, returning to its previous historical peak.
Avalanche (AVAX): The Choice for Institutional Investors
Avalanche is often considered an alternative to Ethereum due to its scalability and high transaction speeds. In recent quarters, AVAX has shown high sensitivity to Bitcoin volatility.
The latest data shows that the AVAX-BTC correlation coefficient has stabilized around 0.65 – 0.72 over the past 3 months.
When BTC surged in August, AVAX also jumped more than 40%, reflecting investor confidence that it will follow the macro market trend.
If Bitcoin reaches $150,000, AVAX could extend its target to $100 – $120, re-establishing its inherent appeal with investment funds.
Conclusion
Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche all have a strong positive correlation with Bitcoin, and historical data shows the potential for a strong breakout when BTC enters a major growth phase.
In a $150,000 Bitcoin scenario, these three altcoins would almost certainly be among the biggest beneficiaries, both in terms of institutional money and retail sentiment.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational and historical analysis purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a financial professional before making any decisions.