The crypto market is starting to rise again, with total market capitalization reaching $3.75 trillion, up 2.17% in the past 24 hours. Bitcoin trades at $111,252, Ethereum at $3,969, and Binance Coin (BNB) at $1,138, while altcoins like Solana, Cardano, and XRP are also gaining ground.
The crypto market is starting to rise again, with total market capitalization reaching $3.75 trillion, up 2.17% in the past 24 hours. Bitcoin trades at $111,252, Ethereum at $3,969, and Binance Coin (BNB) at $1,138, while altcoins like Solana, Cardano, and XRP are also gaining ground.
Investors now ask a direct question on when will altseason start and what will flip the switch. Analysts point to rate cuts, crypto ETFs, and liquidity flows as the core catalysts for the next move in altseason price.
Altseason is a stretch when altcoins outperform Bitcoin. Capital rotates from BTC into higher-beta assets, lifting altcoin dominance while Bitcoin dominance falls.
Traders track this with BTC.D, Total2 (crypto market cap excluding BTC), and Total3 (excluding BTC and ETH). Historically, altseason has often followed a BTC-led rally plus a rise in market liquidity.
Despite Bitcoin and other assets rising, altcoins have largely stayed behind. Analysts point to these three frictions for an altseason delay:
Altseason hasn’t started in 2025 yet, but signs are building. said that The Russell 2000 index, which tracks small U.S. stocks, is nearing record highs. This usually means investors are more open to taking risks. Analysts say this could soon extend to crypto, especially altcoins.
The iShares Micro-Cap ETF is another key signal to watch. In past cycles, when it reached new highs, altcoins followed a few months later. If history repeats, altcoins could rise by late 2025 or early 2026. Strong projects will likely lead, while weaker ones may still lag behind.
However, the introduction of regulated crypto ETFs can attract mainstream investors and institutions. ETFs provide easier access to crypto investments while signaling regulatory acceptance, boosting market confidence.
Historical patterns show that after Bitcoin rallies, altcoins tend to follow as investors diversify their holdings.
altcoins have been forming a rising wedge since 2017, but the final wave is still missing. The recent surge in Bitcoin and easing macro conditions show that the market might be at a turning point.
Once Ethereum breaks above $5,000, confidence in altcoins will likely increase, marking the start of a broader altcoin cycle.
