- Altcoins are set to make 2025 a turning point, with high and mid-caps gaining investor traction
- However,Bitcoin still holds the lion’s share, playing a key role in driving the rally.
The past 24 hours have been bullish for the entire crypto market, driven by a weaker-than-expected CPI report. Notably, among the top 10 gainers, 60% are altcoins, with XDC Network leading the pack with a 17% surge. Now, talk of an impending altcoin season is heating up and this time, it’s not just the numbers driving the hype – Historical patterns are pointing in the same direction.
For years, altcoins have struggled to carve out their own identity separate from Bitcoin. With volatility expected in 2025, could this be the year the debate is finally settled?
Altcoins off to a big start
Over the last 24 hours, the crypto market has seen a 3.38% hike in market cap and a 28.29% surge in total volume, reclaiming its “New Year” gains. In fact, most coins are now in the green. However, despite the widespread optimism, Bitcoin’s market share slipped by 1.27% – Its biggest drop in three weeks.
Source: TradingView
Why the dip? Because the surge wasn’t just Bitcoin-driven – It was ‘market-wide.’ High-cap altcoins like XRP have seen massive capital influx, with XRP’s 15% jump in market cap being a clear example of this shift. And, it didn’t just stop there.
Mid-cap coins like XDC have seen a 19% boost in market cap, reclaiming $2 billion, with trading volume up by 30%. It’s clear that investors are diversifying, hedging against Bitcoin’s volatility, and putting their focus on mid and high-cap altcoins.
While Bitcoin still leads the bull run, 2025 seems set to be a year of diversification. As BTC consolidates or tests key resistance levels, expect more capital to flow into altcoins. This shift could make altcoins an even bigger part of the market in the coming months.
So, will history repeat itself?
Excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum, the crypto market cap has soared back to $1 trillion, fueled by a 7% jump following the latest CPI report. This is similar to 2021 when the first altcoin season took off, pushing the market to $800 billion by mid-April – A massive 497% surge in just three months.
Though it’s too early to say if history will repeat itself, one thing is clear – Altcoins are already showing 4x or even 5x growth, compared to Bitcoin in some cases.
Source: CoinMarketCap
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This shift is a game-changer. As 2025 unfolds, Bitcoin could hit new highs. And, if it does, altcoins are set to follow suit.
With altcoins growing in popularity as a hedge against Bitcoin’s volatility, more investors are likely to flock to mid and high-cap coins – Making this a trend to watch closely as Bitcoin rallies on.
