In Brief
- The crypto market is seeing a surge in altcoins, with strong performances from Ether, Sui, Bitcoin Cash, and others, while Bitcoin dominance remains at 64%.
- Some are speculating an "altseason" is on the horizon, but experts warn that increased mentions of altcoins can be a "red flag".
- Uncertainties in the market persist due to political factors, making it challenging to compare the current crypto rally to past cycles.
The Altcoin Conundrum
Cryptocurrencies Ethereum and Dogecoin Spike Amidst Bitcoin Surging Past $100,000 Mark
Bitcoin's taking a back seat today as altcoins drive the crypto market forward on a green Thursday.
Smaller players like Ether, Sui, and Bitcoin Cash have seen double-digit gains, with Ether even breaking the $2,000 mark for the first time since March. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has risen by a more moderate 2.7%.
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The rally has sparked whispers of an "altseason" on the horizon, but with Bitcoin's dominance still sticking at 64%, such talk might be a bit hasty.
Altcoins Most Likely to Rock 2025:
- Altcoins tied to upcoming ETF approvals
- Cryptos with sustainable attention drivers
- Revenue-generating projects
Knee-Deep in Altcoins:
"The era of everything pumping is over," warned CryptoQuant analyst Ki Young Ju earlier this year. He contends that most altcoins won't make it and that altcoins tied to forthcoming ETF approvals, along with those with sustainable attention drivers and revenue-generating projects, are most likely to outshine in 2025.
Buckle Up:
Santiment research suggests that growing mentions of altcoins and "altseason" on social media might be a "red flag". They note that buying altcoins at the height of hype could lead to a bumpy ride.
Having said that, traders should remember that the transition from rational investing to a speculative frenzy can be sudden and potentially punishing. So it's always essential to proceed with caution.
The Trump Wild Ride:Political uncertainties from the White House are causing the markets to swing wildly as the tariff situation remains uncertain. This makes comparing the current crypto rally to past cycles challenging despite the widespread gains we're seeing today.
Edited by Stacy Elliott
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Footnotes
[1] Decrypt (2023). Altcoin Season Took Flight as Bitcoin Bulls Pause.[2] Cointelegraph (2023). Ethereum's PECTRA Upgrade: What it Is and Why It Matters.[3] Coindesk (2023). Altcoins to Watch in 2025.[4] Medium (2023). The Factors Driving Altcoin Performances.
- The crypto market is experiencing a surge in altcoins, with Ether, Sui, Bitcoin Cash, and others outperforming Bitcoin, which maintains a dominance of 64%.
- Some experts warn that increased talk of an "altseason" might be a "red flag," as the market remains uncertain due to political factors.
- Although Bitcoin's dominance persists, altcoins tied to upcoming ETF approvals, cryptos with sustainable attention drivers, and revenue-generating projects are most likely to rock the market by 2025.
- CryptoQuant analyst Ki Young Ju cautions that most altcoins won't make it, advocating for focus on altcoins tied to ETF approvals, those with sustainable attention drivers, and revenue-generating projects.
- Bitcoin seems to be taking a back seat as altcoins drive the crypto market forward on a green Thursday, with Ether, Sui, and Bitcoin Cash seeing double-digit gains.
- The rally has sparked whispers of an "altseason" on the horizon, but with Bitcoin's dominance still stubbornly at 64%, such talk might be hasty.
- traders should remember that the transition from rational investing to a speculative frenzy can be sudden and potentially punishing, so it's always essential to proceed with caution.
- Political uncertainties from the White House are causing the markets, including the crypto market, to swing wildly as the tariff situation remains uncertain, making it challenging to compare the current crypto rally to past cycles.
