When the inevitable happens and Bitcoin's price plunges...how does the Alt market fair? Has it become strong enough independently to grow during a Bitcoin price correction?
I dont think so. If bitcoin price drops fast, i am sure altcoin prices will drop as well. But if drop is slow like less than 50usd / day. It may not affect altcoin prices too much even it can affect on positive way cause people may stop keeping bitcoin but invest on alts.