It doesn't look like altcoins will pump hard this time around, it's still shocking that many ERC20 tokens under Ethereum are not really appreciating in value even when Ethereum reached 1200$, I have nothing to say than to ask what the heck is going on.
The price increase of ETH does not affect the tokens based on it as much as you think. Trading is the most effective factor in this regard. Already this increase did not affect those who were not on the top list, regardless of coin or token.
Another issue is the insane gas fee of ethereum, I have been holding ERC20 tokens the most and to even sell right now is killing me inside because it costs over 10$ to move my ERC20 tokens to exchange, I might just have to give up on this heartbreaking Ethereum blockchain
We may always encounter such cases. The increase in transactions is a good reason. I do not know where you saw the $10 fee, but I did not. At least, you can wait for the right time or control the fee yourself.