According to Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL), many traders anticipated a downturn in the altcoin market based on historical trends, leading to a 'max crash' scenario. However, van de Poppe suggests that the true 'max pain' would be an unexpected market upswing, catching the majority off guard. This analysis implies a potential for sudden, counterintuitive market movements in the altcoin sector.