Can an Altcoin Successfully Decouple from Bitcoin’s Price Action during a Market Crash?

Decoupling is rare and usually short-lived during a major market crash, especially a bear market. The high correlation across the crypto market means nearly all assets follow Bitcoin's lead downwards.

True decoupling typically requires a unique, major positive catalyst for the altcoin, such as a significant regulatory approval or a massive technological breakthrough. Even then, the broader market sentiment often overrides individual project news.