Is Altseason 2025 Just Around the Corner? 🚀💰

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TL;DR

  • Bitcoin has soared to new heights, and now the spotlight is on the altcoins, many of which are still lagging behind their peaks. 🌠
  • Several crypto gurus are convinced that the long-awaited altcoin season is just around the corner. 🌱

Not Here Yet, but Perhaps a Whiff of Fresh Air?

Going by the X moniker, Vandell, co-founder of Black Swan Capitalist, opines that the altcoin season hasn’t quite kicked off yet, primarily due to the stubbornly high interest rates in the US. It seems the US Fed has a penchant for keeping rates elevated, much to the chagrin of crypto enthusiasts. However, there’s a glimmer of hope as the Fed is expected to relent later this year.

Vandell is bullish on the idea that monetary expansion is gaining momentum, which could very well usher in a new era of risk-taking, particularly in the crypto realm.

Here’s why altcoin season hasn’t started yet,

rates stayed higher for longer,

extending the business cycle,

But monetary expansion is picking up,

The next phase is coming.

— Vandell | Black Swan Capitalist (@vandell33) May 23, 2025

Crypto Rover, with his 1.2 million followers on X, posed a rather philosophical question: why should this cycle be any different from the others, where an altseason invariably followed the initial surge? 🤔

Coinvo, ever the optimist, believes that the best time to mint those altcoin fortunes is nigh, even if it doesn’t feel like it at the moment. 🍀

AltcoinGordon, ever the ETH enthusiast, points out that the asset’s recent climb to $2,700 is a clear harbinger of the altcoin season. ETH, which had a rather tumultuous journey from $4,000 to under $1,400, has now found its footing and is poised for a grand entrance. 🚀

ETH is at $2,700

Alt season is coming

Are you prepared?

— Gordon (@AltcoinGordon) May 23, 2025

Falling Bitcoin Dominance: A Sign of Things to Come?

One of the most telling indicators in the crypto world is Bitcoin’s dominance. The higher it climbs, the more BTC overshadows the market. Conversely, a dip in dominance can signal a shift towards altcoins. After the US elections, BTC dominance soared to nearly 62%, only to plummet below 55% in early December when alts were on a tear.

However, in recent months, it has been on a steady climb, peaking above 65% on May 7. Since then, it has dipped to 62% before recovering to 63.5% as of now. 📈

Carl Moon, ever the optimist, sees these early signs as a harbinger of the imminent altcoin season. 🌟

BITCOIN DOMINANCE IS FALLING!

ALTCOIN SEASON IS IMMINENT!

— Carl Moon (@TheMoonCarl) May 22, 2025

Of course, it’s worth noting that the crypto market has a knack for defying expectations. So, all these analysts and influencers eagerly awaiting an altseason might just be setting themselves up for a grand disappointment. 🤷‍♂️

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2025-05-23 10:58